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Poor offensive play doomed the Badgers Saturday afternoon.

COLUMNS

Mondays with Rasty: Offense dismal in Wisconsin loss

By Zach Rastall | Oct. 3, 2016

The Wisconsin hype train finally hit a speed bump in Ann Arbor. The Badgers were not quite up to the task Saturday afternoon, as the power of Chryst was not enough to compel them to a win over Khaki Jesus and the Michigan Wolverines. It was an especially rough day for the Wisconsin offense, which looked more like the unit we saw scramble to a win against Georgia State than the one that was stellar in a 30-6 victory over Michigan State.

HOCKEY

Ready to eat: UW looks to impress with hunger for success

By Ethan Levy | Oct. 3, 2016

Whether in sports or in life, no one can understate the importance of a good first impression. As the puck dropped to open up the Badger men’s hockey team’s 2016 campaign, that fact was never clearer.

Quarterback Alex Hornibrook was inconsistent in his three years as a starter, but he reached heights few Wisconsin signal callers have achieved.

FOOTBALL

Close, but no cigar: Missed opportunities will haunt Badgers

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Oct. 3, 2016

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jazz Peavy made one quick head fake to the middle of the field before planting his left foot and breaking out toward the sideline.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Rhodes nets overtime winner to give Wisconsin upset victory over Minnesota

By Kelly Ward | Oct. 2, 2016

After last week’s loss at Indiana, the Wisconsin Badgers (2-2-1 Big Ten, 5-4-4 overall) traveled 267 miles west to Minneapolis and put their frustration into action, snagging their biggest win of the season so far in a 1-0 overtime thriller against No. 8 Minnesota (3-1-1, 9-3-1) Saturday.

The Badgers remained perfect in the Big Ten after a comeback victory over No. 14 Purdue and a sweep of Indiana.

VOLLEYBALL

Young talent leads Badgers to remain undefeated in Big Ten

By Jacob Hams | Oct. 2, 2016

The Badgers (4-0 Big Ten, 12-1 overall) remained undefeated in the Big Ten after an exciting weekend that included a nail-biting win over No. 14 Purdue (11-4, 1-3) and a dominating victory against Indiana (12-5, 1-3). Wisconsin took on the Boilermakers Friday in its seventh ranked matchup of the season.

SPORTS

Badgers earn physical win over Rutgers

By Isaiah De los Santos | Oct. 2, 2016

The Badgers (3-1-0 Big Ten, 5-2-1 overall) prevailed 1-0 over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-8-1, 0-4-1) in prime-time at McClimon Sports Complex on a chilly Saturday night.

Michigan's loss to Michigan State has opened up the Big Ten East division race.

FOOTBALL

Missed opportunities leave Badgers wanting more in loss to Michigan

By Lorin Cox | Oct. 1, 2016

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Two words hung on the minds of the Wisconsin Badgers (1-1 Big Ten, 4-1 overall) as they left the Big House after their 14-7 loss to the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (2-0, 5-0): missed opportunities. Michigan gave UW a number of chances to take control of the game, as the usually sound Wolverines played their sloppiest game of the season, but time and time again the Badgers failed to capitalize. “We couldn’t really get any drives going,” redshirt freshman quarterback Alex Hornibrook said.

FOOTBALL

Hornibrook struggles in second start, defense not enough to topple No. 4 Michigan

By Lorin Cox | Oct. 1, 2016

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 14-7 loss to the Michigan Wolverines was quintessential Big Ten football.

SPORTS

Wisconsin takes on Minnesota in border battle

By Cal Larsen | Oct. 1, 2016

After starting Big Ten competition 1-2-1, the Badgers are ready, and eager, to enter Minneapolis and leave victorious against their border rivals. Coming off a close game in Bloomington against the Hoosiers this past Sunday, Wisconsin is looking to snag a Big Ten victory Saturday at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Wisconsin is riding high after big games from freshman defensemen Payton Wesley, who found the back of the net once while adding an assist against Purdue in a 3-1 victory.

PODCAST

Cardinal Zone Podcast: Episode 5

Sep. 30, 2016

In this week's Cardinal Zone Podcast, sports editor Bobby Ehrlich hosts football writer Lorin Cox and football columnist Zach Rastall, who discuss the Badgers top ten matchup with the Wolverines.

COLUMNS

Tough talk: Gaglianone's absence may have helped UW

By Thomas Valtin-Erwin | Sep. 30, 2016

When the Badgers’ injury report came out last week before their matchup with Michigan State, it came as a surprise that kicker Rafael Gaglianone would be sitting out.

Badgers avenge '08 loss with win over Wolverines

FOOTBALL

DC Roundtable: Predictions for Week 5

Sep. 30, 2016

Thomas Valtin-Erwin, sports editor: Wisconsin score: Michigan 17, Wisconsin 14 These are two absolutely lights-out defenses.

FOOTBALL

First and Eleven: Upset Harbaugh throws full on tantrum

By Bobby Ehrlich | Sep. 30, 2016

After watching Wisconsin demolish Michigan State in East Lansing, Jim Harbaugh stormed into athletic director Warde Manuel’s office demanding that he get every Michigan celebrity at the game this Saturday.

FOOTBALL

Week 5 features several playoff contenders squaring off

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 30, 2016

As the calendar changes to October, the playoff race starts to heat up and coaches’ seats start getting a little toasty, even as the weather gets chillier.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has his boys at the forefront of the national scene once again.

FOOTBALL

Wisconsin, Nebraska move up after wins

By Zach Rastall | Sep. 30, 2016

The big story of the weekend in the Big Ten was No. 11 Wisconsin’s merciless 30-6 beatdown of No. 8 Michigan State in East Lansing.

The Badgers are looking for their second win against a top five opponent.

FOOTBALL

Cooling Peppers key for Badgers in Ann Arbor

By Isaiah De los Santos | Sep. 30, 2016

Michigan: Don’t get frustrated The Badgers don’t care that Michigan is ranked No. 4; that’s just a number.

FOOTBALL

In small sample size, Hornibrook's statistics have propelled Badgers

By Jonathan Mills | Sep. 30, 2016

Whether they are displayed on stat lines or stitched onto jerseys, numbers are forever integrated with sports.

SPORTS

Brookfield boys have become close at UW

By Andrew Tucker | Sep. 30, 2016

Despite being as different as possible, there are two players on Wisconsin’s defense that are as close as teammates could be.

SPORTS

Watt shines against Spartans, continues to blossom into next defensive superstar for UW

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Sep. 30, 2016

Heading into their conference opener against No. 8 Michigan State in East Lansing, the Badgers faced two crucial questions that would play deciding roles in the game. Would their vaunted defense hold up against a Spartan offense that had totaled 501 yards and scored 36 points on Notre Dame?

FOOTBALL

Michigan looking to make run for title

By Jeremy Smith | Sep. 30, 2016

It’s been a while since the Badgers have faced off against their old Michigan rivals. One week after playing Michigan State for the first time since the thrilling 2012 Big Ten Championship game, Wisconsin will battle the Michigan Wolverines for the first time since 2010.