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Hawkeyes find rhythm in passing game with Wisconsin next

September 21, 2018 Associated Press

It appears that Iowa has more than enough skill and talent on defense to compete for the Big Ten West title. What the Hawkeyes really need to do is sort out their passing game and there were indications last weekend that they’re getting closer to finding a rhythm through the air. After sluggish efforts in […]

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Time to move on for No. 18 Wisconsin with trip to Iowa next

September 19, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — This is no time to sulk at Wisconsin. The upset loss to BYU might still sting, but the 18th-ranked Badgers must move on. Beating Iowa this weekend to open Big Ten play would sure give Wisconsin a lift. “You don’t ever want to rely on losing as a source to go […]

Yelich hits for cycle AGAIN, Joe Zenzola and Badgers talk

September 19, 2018 Grant Bilse

Christian Yelich joins an exclusive list of players who have hit for the cycle twice in one season, and now stands alone as the only player to do it against the same team. Aside from hitting for the cycle twice, do Yelich’s 2nd half numbers demand serious NL MVP consideration? “Radio” Joe Zenzola joins the […]

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Judge orders Wisconsin receiver to trial on assault charges

September 11, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge ordered Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus to stand trial Tuesday on charges that he sexually assaulted two drunken women this spring, rejecting a motion from his attorneys to dismiss one of the counts alleging that the women weren’t as impaired as investigators say. Prosecutors charged Cephus in August with second- […]

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WR Danny Davis set to return for No. 6 Wisconsin vs. BYU

September 10, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Receiver Danny Davis is been cleared to play on Saturday for No. 6 Wisconsin against BYU after the sophomore completed his two-game suspension. “The suspension has been served and he’ll be ready to go,” coach Paul Chryst said Monday. “I’ve been proud of the way he took it and learned, and […]

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Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor determined to take care of ball

September 10, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor is putting up such prolific numbers for Wisconsin in such a short amount of time in his college career that the rare mistakes he makes stand out. Wisconsin’s star sophomore has the speed to pull away from a defensive back; power to bowl over a linebacker; and patience to […]

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No. 4 Wisconsin’s young secondary looks to keep building

September 7, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new-look secondary hopes to build on a successful debut for No. 4 Wisconsin. The Badgers broke in seven new defensive starters in their season opener, including Scott Nelson at safety, along with sophomore Caesar Williams and Faion Hicks at cornerback. Nelson and Hicks, both redshirt freshmen, also made their collegiate […]

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WATCH: Are you ready for the Badgers tonight?

August 31, 2018 Rick Solem

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Taylor, Pryor lead way for walk-on WRs at No. 4 Wisconsin

August 29, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — And then there were two. Wisconsin’s Big Four of experienced receivers is down to A.J. Taylor and Kendric Pryor following the suspensions of Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis. That leaves opportunities for sophomore walk-ons Adam Krumholz and Jack Dunn to shine in expanded roles for the fourth-ranked Badgers in the season […]

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No. 4 Wisconsin’s D work in progress with stars and youth

August 27, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The bar is set high for the Wisconsin defense. The roster might turn over, but the fourth-ranked Badgers’ D rarely crumbles. Since 2013, Wisconsin is second nationally in both scoring defense (16.1 points) and total defense (282.6 yards). But to return to that level this year, Wisconsin might need some young […]