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Big Ten led by distinct array of QBs

When people think of the Big Ten, the first image that comes to mind is usually three yards and a cloud of dust, a byproduct of ground-and-pound running offenses. However, throughout the NFL in any given week there are three to seven former Big Ten quarterbacks starting, ranging some of the best in the league (Tom Brady, Drew Brees) to the worst (Kirk Cousins, Brian Hoyer).

T.J. Edwards

Edwards is the man in the middle

Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda self-admittedly has a difficult time talking about what his defense does well. Like most people who strive for continual improvement through intense intrinsic criticism, Aranda seems to be more at ease discussing what he can do better, rather than what he’s achieved. That notion spans the entirety of the defense, and it also applies to his evaluation of the individual cogs that make it run.

Badgers look to keep rolling in Illinois

After a pair of close wins against Iowa and Nebraska, Wisconsin (2-1 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) was able to pull away late against Purdue, giving the Badgers some momentum moving into this week’s matchup against Illinois (1-1, 4-2), who is coming off a bye week.

Illinois Football

Despite a bit of a resurgence under interim head coach Bill Cubit, Illinois still struggles to draw in fans.

Badgers pull away from the Boilermakers

Many of the Badger faithful expected Wisconsin (2-1 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) to roll over a weak Purdue team (0-3, 1-6). While it wasn’t as lopsided as expected in the beginning, UW defeated the Boilermakers by a respectable 24-7 score.

DC Sports Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan Crawls ever closer to the top

After their latest underwhelming victory, Michigan State has fallen from its perch in the Big Ten power rankings. A big week lies ahead for the conference, as four of the teams in this week’s power rankings square off against one another.

Purdue

Purdue struggling in Hazell’s third year

After a thrilling and much-needed win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Badgers return home next week to face the Purdue Boilermakers. And while the Boilermakers are still the bottom of the Big Ten barrel, they are much improved from previous seasons.

Jordan Canzeri

Jordan Canzeri ranks third in the Big Ten in rushing yards per game (116.17) and second in touchdowns (9).

Canzeri carries Iowa

One week after Iowa traveled to Camp Randall Stadium and upset the Badgers in a close game, they looked to solidify their position as one of the favorites to win the Big Ten West with a win over Illinois. 

Joel Stave

Joel Stave’s up-and-down season finished on a dramatic high note against Nebraska last weekend.

Stave shines late against Nebraska

Bouncing back from a tough week against Iowa, redshirt senior Joel Stave earned the title of MVP this week by leading the Badgers on not one, but two game-winning drives. When Nebraska took the lead with 3:38 left on the game clock, there appeared to be little hope for the Wisconsin faithful. Stave responded by taking the Badgers down the field in quick and decisive fashion, utilizing multiple targets. It seemed the Badgers were a short field goal away from a road victory when sophomore kicker Rafael Gaglianone’s kick clanged off the upright on a failed 39-yard game-winning attempt with 1:26 left in the fourth quarter. The Badger defense responded with a quick three-and-out and got Stave the ball back with 1:03 left on the clock. Stave marched the Badgers back into field goal range, which ultimately led to a game-winning 46-yard redemption kick by Gaglianone.

Derek Watt

Derek Watt (34) will face an uphill battle to snag a roster spot with the Chargers. 

Derek Watt carries on family tradition

As a kid, Derek Watt and his brothers T.J. and J.J. would play football with their two neighbors, utilizing three full backyards to create a field as close to a real gridiron as possible. Oftentimes, the Watt brothers would play catch or games of 500 with their dad or uncle throwing the pigskin. “We had some little mini pad sets, like any kid does, we were out there doing one-on-one stuff, T.J. and I,” Watt said. “I don’t remember if we ever went up against J.J. That was a little jump for us.” 

Incomplete game hurts UW’s outlook

1. Gaglianone the great? 

Baylor vaults ahead of competition

What a wild week of college football. Of the 20 ranked teams that played this week, five won by just one score and three more lost to unranked teams. No. 10 Alabama struggled mightily against 2-4 Arkansas before pulling away in the fourth quarter, while No. 1 Ohio State got everything they could handle from Maryland.

Rafael Gaglianone

Rafael Gaglianone is one of many significant Badgers to miss time this season due to injury.

Despite heroics, special teams still suspect

There’s no question that Rafael Gaglianone deserves an enormous amount of credit for Wisconsin’s 23-21 win over Nebraska last Saturday. To have the mental fortitude to put two misses behind him, including one just 1:22 earlier is incredible to see from a college kicker, especially a sophomore from Brazil who’s gained infamy more for his celebrations than his placekicking skills.