Lucky number 70: Wisconsin rolls to 4-0
If Wisconsin fans had any concerns about UW's inability to overwhelm a non-conference team this season, they should feel better now.
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If Wisconsin fans had any concerns about UW's inability to overwhelm a non-conference team this season, they should feel better now.
James White: Head coach Bret Bielema said this week freshman James White will see an increased amount of touches Saturday against Austin Peay. White has averaged over five yards per carry this season.
No team wants to get caught looking past a weaker opponent and turn in a poor performance. Whether or not that has happened to the Badgers early this season is up for debate, but one thing that is certain is No. 10 Wisconsin (3-0) has plenty to clean up in its final non-conference matchup this Saturday against Austin Peay (2-1) at Camp Randall Stadium.
For many teams in the country, finding five reliable options along the offensive line is one of the biggest challenges on any given week.
Head coach Bret Bielema discussed some of the key performers in Saturday's win over Arizona State, as well as the Badgers' upcoming game against Austin Peay in his weekly press conference on Monday.
Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday that sophomore linebacker Chris Borland will miss the remainder of this season due to ongoing shoulder injuries.
Facing their toughest opponent yet this season, the Wisconsin football team suffered various critical breakdowns in all facets of their game but made the big plays when they mattered, including a Jay Valai blocked extra point in the fourth quarter to preserve the lead. And that, against a high powered but discipline lacking Arizona State team, was just enough to pull out the 20-19 victory and improve to 3-0.
Coming into Saturday's matchup, everybody knew the performance of Wisconsin's secondary would be important. In the end, three defensive backs teamed up to make the two biggest plays of the game for the Badgers.
Coming into Saturday's matchup, everybody knew the performance of Wisconsin's secondary would be important. In the end, three defensive backs teamed up to make the two biggest plays of the game for the Badgers.
Facing their toughest opponent yet this season, the Wisconsin football team suffered various critical breakdowns in all facets of their game but made the big plays when they mattered, including a Jay Valai blocked extra point in the fourth quarter to preserve the lead. And that, against a high powered but discipline lacking Arizona State team, was just enough to pull out the 20-19 victory and improve to 3-0.
1: Tolzien's tribulations
After last week's 41-21 victory over UNLV, the overriding message from members of Wisconsin's offense centered around not turning the ball over and converting in the red zone.
After a week-one victory in the Nevada desert, the Badgers are back in Madison, set to open their home schedule with a matchup against the San Jose State Spartans.
1: Something in the air
Badger football has always been defined by its success running the football. From Alan Ameche to Ron Dayne, being able to pound out yards on the ground has always been a staple of Wisconsin football. Today, the ""three headed monster"" at running back, junior John Clay, sophomore Montee Ball and freshman James White, carry on the tradition for the Badgers.
When your average starting offensive lineman checks in at 6'5"" and 323 pounds and your starting tailback is the reigning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, it's only natural that the lion's share of attention centers on running the football.
LAS VEGAS—The Badger offense garnered most of the offseason press, and with ten starters returning from the Big Ten's most prolific attack, it was most likely deserved. After Saturday, though, it may be time to share some of that hype with the guys on the other side of the ball.
LAS VEGAS—For the first thirty minutes Saturday night, Wisconsin's offense looked far from crisp. Despite rolling up yards, two turnovers put a damper on scoring and directly lead to both Rebel touchdowns in the half.
With expectations high for this year's football team, many are projecting the Badgers to have a win total in the double-digits. It is easy enough to run down the schedule and assign wins and losses on a first-glance basis, but here is an overview of Wisconsin's conference schedule following a preseason featuring UNLV, Arizona State, San Jose State, and Austin Peavy to aid in your pre-season prognostication.
CHICAGO—Heading into the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, there was really only one topic on everyone's mind—expansion. Perhaps more than the others, though, the Wisconsin football team and head coach Bret Bielema have an incredibly vested interest in what Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany called an ""historic"" addition of Nebraska to the conference.