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#13 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon State: Brutally Honest Preview

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After narrowly escaping an upset bid from FCS-level Northern Iowa, the #13 Wisconsin Badgers are west-coast bound where they will meet the Pac-12's Oregon State Beavers. This will be the Badgers (1-0) first ever trip to Corvallis to take on a Beavers (0-0) squad making their season debut. The Badgers took care of business against Oregon State last season, a 35-0 thumping at … [Read more...] about #13 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon State: Brutally Honest Preview

Wisconsin Badgers Danny O’Brien as good as advertised

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Despite an underwhelming 26-21 win for the Wisconsin Badgers over the FCS's Northern Iowa, quarterback Danny O'Brien was certainly impressive when utilized. The junior transfer made his first start at Camp Randall by completing 19-of-23 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Comparisons to Russell Wilson will inevitably be made, but don't be mistaken, he's a completely … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Danny O’Brien as good as advertised

Wisconsin Badgers underwhelm in win over Panthers (Rapid Reaction)

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The Wisconsin Badgers season opener against the Northern Iowa Panthers didn't go quite as planned, but they did pull out the 26-21 win. All things considered, the Panthers (0-1) had a legitimate shot to take the lead late in the fourth quarter until the Badgers (1-0) defense buckled down and saved the game. Last season, former quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers underwhelm in win over Panthers (Rapid Reaction)

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?

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In college basketball, they met last year in the title game of the Old Spice Classic. That was how the tournament played out, and not a pre-determined match-up between the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. When will see it again in football? One of the strongest links between the two schools is current University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?

Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview

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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

Wisconsin Badgers Ricky Wagner has his eyes set on the Outland Trophy

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In today's age of college football, a big beastly offensive line is pretty much synonymous with the Wisconsin Badgers. With each year here and gone, the Badgers maintain one of the best units in the country, never showing any sign of slowing down. This season's big man on campus and leader of the offensive line is senior left guard Ricky Wagner (literally the big man on … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Ricky Wagner has his eyes set on the Outland Trophy

2012 Wisconsin Badgers Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits

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The weather didn't necessarily pan out for the 2012 Wisconsin Badgers Annual Spring Game, but that didn't stop a few thousand people from coming out to Camp Randall to watch some of the team's young stars. Third-string running back Melvin Gordon stole the show with 30 rushing attempts for an impressive 159 yards. The future star Gordan helped lead the Cardinal squad to a … [Read more...] about 2012 Wisconsin Badgers Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits

J.J. Watt’s brother also signs with Wisconsin Badgers

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Wisconsin has it's own version of the Plumlees. Like how all Plumlee brothers go to Duke, if you're a Watt, you're headed to Madison. According to his Facebook page, and confirmed by a tweet from big brother J.J. Watt, Pewaukee junior tight end/defensive end T.J. Watt (6-4, 198) will be the third member of his family to play football for the University of Wisconsin. First … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt’s brother also signs with Wisconsin Badgers