Senior quarterback Curt Phillips will make his first and last start at Camp Randall when the Wisconsin Badgers welcome in the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes for Senior Day this weekend. Overall, the Badgers have nine seniors taking part in the festivities, but it will be Phillips and star running back Montee Ball who will be expected to carry Wisconsin to victory. … [Read more...] about A pair of seniors will be pivotal in the Badgers attempt to take down Ohio State
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#25 Wisconsin faces a stiff test with the Michigan State defense
Unbeaten in their last 21 home games are the Wisconsin Badgers who feel they are back on track as one of the Big Ten's elite teams after dominating wins overs Purdue and Minnesota. What the Boilermakers and Gophers do not have, but the visiting Michigan State Spartans do is a legitimate defense. If Michigan State had a business card, it would say "DEFENSE" in big bold … [Read more...] about #25 Wisconsin faces a stiff test with the Michigan State defense
Wisconsin Badgers go for nine straight against rival Gophers
Every time Wisconsin meets with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Badgers coach Bret Bielema makes sure to give all of his freshman a history lesson on FBS's oldest rivalry. Recent history has been kind to the Badgers who have won eight straight in the illustrious battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. After opposite starts to the season, the Badgers and Gophers are in pursuit of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers go for nine straight against rival Gophers
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Brutally Honest Preview
In order to evaluate the status of a team, sometimes it's best to look at their coach's record in conference play. Wisconsin Badgers coach Bret Bielema owns a 34-16 record in Big Ten Conference play while the Purdue Boilermakers Danny Hope has a 10-15 record. Hope has aspirations to go in the direction Bielema has taken the Badgers and it all begins with a critical game in … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Brutally Honest Preview
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers have a lot in common in 2012 and it's not a good thing. Most notably is the unexpected and disappointing starts for both teams. Neither team looked half-decent against non-conference foes and both lost their Big Ten openers. The Illini's new head coach Tim Beckman could already be on the hot-seat and the Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Excitement, mystery and revenge are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the start of the conference season for the Wisconsin Badgers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Both teams look to move forward from what was a disappointing non-conference slate from not only their-selves, but the entire Big Ten conference as a whole. The Badgers are still searching for their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers vs. UTEP: Brutally Honest Preview
At the center of a struggling Wisconsin Badgers' offense lies a quarterback controversy. Will the Badgers (2-1) head coach, Bret Bielema, go with redshirt freshman Joel Stave or stick with the experienced Danny O'Brien? While Bielema has said he already knows who he's sending out on Saturday morning, the University of Texas El-Paso probably doesn't care as they are hoping a … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. UTEP: Brutally Honest Preview
Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
For the seventh consecutive season, the Wisconsin Badgers will play a team from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) or otherwise known as your "cupcakes" of the college football world. Even if the Northern Iowa Panthers are coming off a 10-3 season, it shouldn't matter much to the Badgers who have obliterated FCS foes by an average of roughly 31 points per … [Read more...] about Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
B1G Championship Preview: Wisconsin Badgers to Rely on Potent Offense
Saturday's match-up between the #13 Michigan State Spartans and #15 Wisconsin Badgers is not only the rematch for one of college football's most dramatic endings this season, it's also the deciding factor in which team takes home the Big Ten Title and represents the conference in the Rose Bowl. If the Badgers are to win, they … [Read more...] about B1G Championship Preview: Wisconsin Badgers to Rely on Potent Offense
#18 Wisconsin and Minnesota Battle For The Axe (Game Preview)
This Saturday, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers (7-2, 3-2) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-7, 1-4) will meet for the 121st time which ranks as the most-played rivalry in FBS history. In the last decade, the Badgers have been in full control of Paul Bunyan's Axe as they go into the latest installment of the series winning … [Read more...] about #18 Wisconsin and Minnesota Battle For The Axe (Game Preview)