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Don’t panic yet, the Wisconsin Badgers hold off Utah State

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It took a surprising punt return, switch at quarterback and a wide-right missed field goal for the Wisconsin Badgers to hold off the Utah State Aggies by the score of 16-14. Punt returner Kenzel Doe was the hero of the night as his 82-yard punt return for a touchdown changed the momentum and ultimately led to the Badgers (2-1) victory over the Aggies (2-1) in front of 79,332 … [Read more...] about Don’t panic yet, the Wisconsin Badgers hold off Utah State

Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender

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A shot at the National Championship Game is off the table, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Wisconsin Badgers season is over. Yes, they were outplayed in every facet of the game in a 10-7 loss to the Oregon State Beavers. Bad play on the road is nothing new for the Badgers. Even Russell Wilson couldn't save them from going 2-2 in true road games last season, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender

West Coast Nightmare: Wisconsin Badgers Upset by Oregon State (Rapid Reaction)

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Oregon State pulled off the biggest upset of the young college football season on Saturday, stunning the #13 Wisconsin Badgers 10-7 on their home-field. What a way for the Beavers (1-0) to kick off their 2012 campaign, by denying the Badgers (1-1) of their 34th consecutive win against a non-conference opponent  and an absolute nightmare for Wisconsin who had high hopes the … [Read more...] about West Coast Nightmare: Wisconsin Badgers Upset by Oregon State (Rapid Reaction)

#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 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)

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

Examining how the Wisconsin Badgers could go 12-0 or 0-12

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Pundits and fans alike have tagged the 2012 Wisconsin Badgers as the favorites to come out of the Big Ten Leaders Division and possibly a darkhorse candidate for the National Championship Game. Here's a look at each of the Badgers twelve opponents and what they have to do to win each game as well as how they could lose every game. … [Read more...] about Examining how the Wisconsin Badgers could go 12-0 or 0-12

#14 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77

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With perennial Big Ten powers Ohio State and Penn State suffering through controversy and Michigan taking a step back for a couple of years, the Wisconsin Badgers have cemented their status among the league's elite.  Bret Bielema has transitioned from the Barry Alvarez Era without missing a beat.  Another transfer quarterback steps under center in Madison, but it will be their … [Read more...] about #14 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77

Melvin Gordon is the future for the Wisconsin Badgers

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It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that the most impressive member of the Wisconsin Badgers football team this spring was a running back. However, it's slightly shocking that it wasn't the 2011 Heisman Finalist Montee Ball or even the 2010 Big Ten Freshman of the Year James White, but rather a young red-shirt freshman named Melvin Gordon. If you're Head Coach Bret … [Read more...] about Melvin Gordon is the future for the Wisconsin Badgers