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Iowa edges out Wisconsin in Big Ten opener

Wisconsin topples No. 11 Minnesota

In another tough Big Ten matchup, Wisconsin (3-1-1 Big Ten, 6-4-3 overall) took down highly favored No. 11 Minnesota (4-1-0, 9-2-2) 1-0 Friday night at the McClimon Sports Complex.

Badger Bio: Shelton acclimating well to Wisconsin

As the leaves of the trees continue to change, the Wisconsin football season rolls on. The temperatures are slowly starting to drop, a source of dread for students everywhere. But for junior Sojourn Shelton, who hails from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the seasons of Madison were a welcome change.

Big Ten Player of the Week: Armstrong shines against Southern Miss

With a combined 431 yards of total offense, junior quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. led the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a much needed 36-28 win over Southern Miss last Saturday. 

DC Sports Big Ten Power Rankings: Spartans leapfrog OSU

There’s no change in this week’s power rankings, though Ohio State closed the gap between itself and the Michigan State Spartans. The week was fairly solid for the Big Ten as a majority of its teams wrapped up their non-conference schedules and now turn their attention to the start of Big Ten play.

Column: Chryst was, and can be, a driver of success

Like him or not, Wisconsin was an excellent football program when Bret Bielema was at the helm. And it was like that for far longer than those who just want to give credit to Barry Alvarez’s program-building skills would like.

Ducks’ outlook continues to plummet

With Clement out, RB Deal free to set tone

With Wisconsin’s running game providing slightly above average numbers the first three games of the season, many were wondering if the run-first, power offense of the Badgers had gone by the wayside.

Hawkeyes will try to build on strong start

In recent years the coaching carousel has been more of a staple in Wisconsin than cheese curds. With head coach Paul Chryst now leading the charge, the Badgers are on their third head coach in as many years. Contrast that with Iowa, a program that has had two coaches since 1979, and Wisconsin, not Iowa, seems like the program in a rut.

Three Things to Watch: Defense holds strong, RBs step up

Lynchpin Linebackers

Bringing the heat from all directions

On perhaps the most controversial play of Wisconsin’s game against Troy, junior Leon Jacobs looped, untouched, around the left side of the Trojans’ offensive line on a first-down blitz and obliterated quarterback Brandon Silvers.

After tough start on the road, the Badgers have hit their stride in Big Ten play at home

In their second weekend of conference play, the Badgers have the chance to extend their two-game Big Ten winning streak at home Friday against rival No. 11 Minnesota, currently undefeated in conference.

Badgers squander early lead, suffer loss to Green Bay

The Badgers (1-1-0 Big Ten, 2-7-0 overall) jumped out to a two-goal lead and looked to be playing some of their best soccer of the season, but it was not enough, as in-state rival Green Bay (0-1-1 Horizon League, 2-5-2 overall) scored three unanswered goals and beat the Badgers 3-2 Wednesday at the McClimon Sports Complex.

Wisconsin gets back on track with drawn-out win over the Illini

No. 19 Wisconsin (1-2 Big Ten, 9-4 overall) walked away with a victory in its Big Ten home opener against No. 7 Illinois (2-1, 11-3) Wednesday, winning 25-16, 25-21, 21-25 and 25-22.

Classic Big Ten Rivalry Returns to Madison

This week’s temperature dip corresponded perfectly with the football schedule, with Big Ten Conference play starting this weekend. Nothing quite says fall like a crisp afternoon watching a power-running offense smash into a run-stopping defense, and high temperatures certainly wouldn’t do the matchup between Wisconsin (3-1) and Iowa (4-0) Saturday justice.

Badgers seek first home win of the year

The Badgers (1-1-0 Big Ten, 2-6-0 overall) will close out their three-game homestand Wednesday still searching for their first win in Madison this season. To do that, they’ll have to beat in-state rival Green Bay (0-1-1 Horizon, 1-5-2) for the third straight time.

Milwaukee Bucks begin practice at the Kohl Center

“Our goal is to be a state team, not just a Milwaukee team.” Bucks head coach Jason Kidd put it simply when asked about why his team is practicing in Madison this week. They are making the Kohl Center their home in an effort to come together as a team and reach out to the greater Wisconsin community.

Saturday’s clash with Alabama a pivotal one for Georgia’s Mark Richt

On the surface, one look at Mark Richt’s résumé as head coach at Georgia would make you think he belongs in the discussion of the best coaches in college football.

Badgers' conference schedule heats up

Women’s Hockey No. 3 Wisconsin flies to San Jose, Calif.

Column: Wildcats may be primary benefactor of weak Big Ten West

While the eyes of the nation will be intently fixed on the clash of unbeaten powers Ohio State and Indiana Saturday at the always-menacing Memorial Stadium, a different Big Ten matchup in the opening week of conference play also deserves the attention of the adrenaline-seeking college football fan. Northwestern welcomes