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AP Top 25: Wisconsin into top 10; Cal makes big move to 15

September 22, 2019 Associated Press

Wisconsin moved into the top 10 for the first time this season, landing at No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll after a weekend during which seven ranked teams lost. The top of the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank remained mostly unchanged, with Clemson staying No. 1, followed by three Southeastern […]

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Taylor helps No. 13 Wisconsin trounce No. 11 Michigan 35-14

September 22, 2019 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor needed only a quarter Saturday to improve upon his rushing total from the Badgers’ lopsided loss to Michigan last season. Taylor ran for 203 yards and two touchdowns, Jack Coan added a career-high two rushing touchdowns and No. 13 Wisconsin made it look easy in a 35-14 victory […]

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU’s masterpiece, Michigan’s mess

September 8, 2019 Associated Press

Much was made in the offseason about two high-profile programs trying to revamp their offenses. On Saturday, Michigan’s makeover looked like a mess and LSU’s like a masterpiece. The sixth-ranked Tigers won the game of the day at No. 9 Texas, with Joe Burrow becoming the first LSU quarterback with a 400-yard passing game since […]

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Michigan, Nebraska look set to make breakthroughs in Big Ten

August 13, 2019 Associated Press

The power structure in the Big Ten could be in for a shakeup. Jim Harbaugh enters his fifth year at Michigan overdue for a breakthrough, and two-time defending conference champion Ohio State is transitioning from Urban Meyer to Ryan Day and replacing a first-round NFL draft pick at quarterback. Momentum Nebraska built the second half […]

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Marquette cracks Top 10, Badgers back in AP Top 25 poll

January 28, 2019 Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tennessee handled its first week at No. 1 in more than a decade well enough to stay on its AP Top 25 perch. The Volunteers received 48 of 64 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to extend the program’s first stint at No. 1 since February 2008. Tennessee (18-1, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) […]

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WATCH: Matthews beats buzzer, No. 5 Michigan edges Minnesota 59-57

January 22, 2019 Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The ball bounced right to Charles Matthews, who dribbled once and squared up to shoot as the game clock — and more importantly, the shot clock — neared zero. “I saw the clock when I did get the ball. I’m not sure exactly how much time, but I did know […]

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Unbeaten Michigan could be No. 1 if it beats Badgers on road

January 17, 2019 Associated Press

GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 2 Michigan at Wisconsin. The Wolverines (17-0, 6-0) go into Madison on Saturday off six straight wins by at least 10 points. The Badgers (11-6, 3-3), who erased a 21-point deficit before losing in overtime to Maryland on Monday, have lost four of five and are trying to avoid a […]

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King hasn’t played much of late, as Badgers take on Maryland tonight

January 14, 2019 Rick Solem

Coming off three losses in its last four games, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team is at Maryland tonight. Both teams are just outside the AP Top 25 rankings. Wisconsin is 11-5, while the Terrapins are 14-3. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. La Crosse native Kobe King has had an up and down season […]

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Big deal, Big House: Wisconsin poses tough test for Michigan

October 9, 2018 Rick Solem

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 15 Wisconsin is coming to the Big House, and everyone is paying attention. “This is one of those games that you see on the schedule,” star linebacker Devin Bush Jr. said Monday. “You got to get those first six games out of the way, but you know this game […]

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Injuries will test depth of secondary at No. 15 Wisconsin

October 9, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Add Wisconsin safety D’Cota Dixon to the growing list of injuries in the secondary for No. 15 Wisconsin. Dixon had his right foot in a protective boot on Monday after getting hurt late in last week’s 41-24 victory over Nebraska. The senior said the boot was just a precaution after landing […]