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Garret Dooley and the Badgers' defense hopes to knock off Iowa and continue their undefeated season on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

Badger defense readies for tough test against Iowa

By Jake Nisse | Nov. 10, 2017

On the back of a week where Iowa upset Ohio State by 31 points, and the Badgers fell in the AP rankings after a comfortable win at Indiana, senior defensive end Alec James is rather uninterested in any of college football’s recent chaos. As his team enters Week 11 with a spotless 9-0 overall record, truthfully, he has little reason to be. “I didn’t know that until you told me,” James said of the Badgers’ recent fall from No. 4 to No. 6 in the AP standings.

Michigan has the best uniforms in the Big Ten, according to Cameron Lane-Flehinger.

FOOTBALL

Michigan's Maize is Big Ten's best jersey

Nov. 10, 2017

With Big Ten play now in full swing, the Daily Cardinal takes a look at ranking every team’s uniforms: 14.

Junior quarterback Alex Hornibrook struggled against Michigan, throwing two interceptions during a 38-13 loss.

FOOTBALL

Three keys to the game: After momentous upset over OSU, Iowa looks to clip Badgers

By Isaiah De los Santos | Nov. 10, 2017

Wisconsin: Let Taylor take over Freshman running back Jonathan Taylor’s incredible season is no secret, as the Salem, N.J., native just passed the 1,300-yard mark last week with 183 yards against Indiana.

Saquon Barkley (26) has been one of the best players in the country this season.

FOOTBALL

Baker Mayfield creating separation in Heisman race as season winds down

By Noah Bennett | Nov. 10, 2017

1. Baker Mayfield, Redshirt Senior QB- Oklahoma In the game known as “Bedlam,” Baker Mayfield showed that he is the top dog for the Heisman this year.

FOOTBALL

Chaos reigns supreme in Big Ten as Penn State and Ohio State fall, Sooners and 'Pokes light up scoreboard in classic Bedlam shootout

By Bremen Keasey | Nov. 10, 2017

Week 10 was once again a banger in college football, especially in the afternoon games. Just like last week, the 2:30 time slot was filled with upsets, great games and a ton of shake-ups for the committee to deal with.

Leon Jacobs hopes to continue his productive season against Iowa this weekend.

FOOTBALL

Jacobs presents major matchup problem against Hawkeyes

By Noah Bennett | Nov. 10, 2017

When the Badgers played a tight game against Purdue just a few weeks ago, the biggest play of the game wasn’t a Jonathan Taylor touchdown or a Troy Fumagalli catch, but rather, an interception inside the Badgers’ 20-yard line which helped ice the game and keep Wisconsin’s unbeaten season alive.

FOOTBALL

Madness prevails in wild week of conference play, Badgers remain exempt

By Morgan Spohn | Nov. 10, 2017

In a relatively chaotic weekend in college football, the Big Ten conference provided the most dramatic upsets for a college football fan to gorge on.

FOOTBALL

Ferguson sparks Badgers' secondary in Dixon's absence

By Morgan Spohn | Nov. 10, 2017

The last time the Wisconsin Badgers started a season 9-0 was in 2004. After beating Indiana 45-17 last Saturday, this year’s team tied that benchmark. UW’s defense was relentless all day long as they stifled the Indiana run offense holding them to a measly 40 yards on 21 attempts.

MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin hopes to continue run and knock off Michigan

By Bremen Keasey | Nov. 10, 2017

The Wisconsin Badgers were down a goal after 30 minutes to a team they had never beaten in their most important game of the season.

Ethan Happ dominated the Indiana Hoosiers as Wisconsin returned to conference play earlier this week.

PODCAST

Cardinal Zone Basketball Podcast: Season Preview

By The Daily Cardinal sports staff | Nov. 9, 2017

In our first Cardinal Zone Basketball Podcast of the season, sports editor Ben Pickman and men’s basketball beat writer Tommy Valtin-Erwin preview the Badgers’ season.

Kyle Hayton played well, but the Badgers couldn't provide enough offensive support in 4-2 loss.

MEN'S HOCKEY

Cardinal Zone Hockey Podcast: Early season update

By The Daily Cardinal sports staff | Nov. 9, 2017

In our first Cardinal Zone Hockey Podcast of the season, sports editor Ben Pickman is joined by sports editor Ethan Levy and men’s hockey beat writer Cameron Lane-Flehinger as the trio breaks down the start of Wisconsin’s season.

Quintez Cephus has been a spark plug for the Badger offense, and gives them some much needed balance on that side of the ball.

FOOTBALL

Cardinal Zone Football Podcast: Iowa Preview

By The Daily Cardinal sports staff | Nov. 9, 2017

In this week’s Cardinal Zone Football Podcast, sports editor Ben Pickman and men’s basketball beat writer Lorin Cox preview Wisconsin’s upcoming matchup against Iowa.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

After extended exhibition season, Wisconsin set to open regular season with win over South Carolina State

By Thomas Valitin-Erwin | Nov. 9, 2017

After more than a quarter of a season’s worth of preseason exhibition games, the regular season has finally arrived for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team. A five-game tour of Australia and three more scrimmages have a young Badgers squad unusually prepared for its opening-night matchup with South Carolina State. “Since we had so many exhibitions, it doesn't really feel that different to me,” freshman guard Kobe King said.

Cayla McMorris's Wisconsin career concluded Wednesday with a loss to Northwestern.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin overwhelms UW-Platteville in exhibition

By Michael Parsky | Nov. 9, 2017

With 3:52 left in the third quarter, after Courtney Fredrickson missed free throw, Cayla McMorris muscled her way through three defenders for an offensive rebound, flipped the ball to a diving Suzanne Gilreath, who then dumped it off to Kendall Shaw for an easy layup.

Dana Rettke has been huge for Wisconsin throughout this year, leading the team on and off the court.

VOLLEYBALL

Fresh aces: Hilley, Rettke paving path for prosperous future

By David Gwidt | Nov. 9, 2017

When setter Sydney Hilley and middle blocker Dana Rettke were first brought together for a campus visit in 2014, they didn’t interact much with each other.

D'Mitrik Trice is set to take over Wisconsin's starting point guard spot on a young Badger team.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Next man up: After roster turnover, D'Mitrik Trice is learning to lead UW

By Ben Pickman | Nov. 8, 2017

Just inside the doorway of an over-crowded locker room in Madison Square Garden, D’Mitrik Trice watched as reporters fired questions to Wisconsin’s four seniors.

Brad Davison drew a blocking foul with two seconds to play in regulation and split a crucial pair of free throws to give UW a 81-80 victory.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

'Hey, hey! Me!:' After departure of Zak Showalter freshman guard Brad Davison appears to be Wisconsin's latest pesky guard

By Thomas Valitin-Erwin | Nov. 8, 2017

Brad Davison stood just behind midcourt at the Badgers’ annual Red-White scrimmage, waiting for the ball.

Wisconsin's Khalil Iverson (21) shoots a three during the game against Illinois at State Farm Center on Tuesday, January 31.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Roster preview: Happ, Trice highlight young Badger team

By Andrew Guckes and Kelly Ward and Noah Bennett | Nov. 8, 2017

Ethan Happ: Ethan Happ, a redshirt junior from Milan, Ill., received little buzz coming out of high school as a three-star recruit.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

O Canada!: Van Leeuwen looks to bring international experiences to UW

By Morgan Spohn | Nov. 8, 2017

Kendra Van Leeuwen, a sophomore point guard on the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team, spent the majority of her summer playing on the Team Canada’s U-19 women’s basketball team.

Sophomore forward Miles Bridges (22) dunks the basketball during the game against Ferris State on Oct. 26, 2017, at the Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Bulldogs, 80-72.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Michigan State preseason favorite for Big Ten title; parity remains in deep conference

By Simon Fischer | Nov. 8, 2017

Most college basketball fans would agree that the Big Ten is one of the landmark conferences of the sport.