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Ex-Wisconsin QB Coan says he's transferring to Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Former Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan says he's transferring to Notre Dame. Coan posted a tweet Monday night that included the Notre Dame logo along with the message, “Extremely thankful for the opportunity. Let’s get to work! @NDFootball.” Wisconsin disclosed...
Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers captured the Duke's Mayo Bowl and the trophy that came along with it. And then they broke it. While dancing around to celebrate his team's 42-28 victory over Wake Forest on Wednesday, quarterback Graham Mertz dropped the football-shaped piece of Lenox crystal,...
Wisconsin, Wake Forest square off in Duke's Mayo Bowl
Duke's Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest (4-4) vs, Wisconsin (3-3), Wednesday at noon EST (ESPN). Line: Wisconsin by 7 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams come in with .500 records and will look to finish their season with a winning record and carry over some momentum to next year. KEY...
Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Graham Mertz will look to cement his grasp on Wisconsin’s starting quarterback job heading into next season and help the Badgers avoid their first losing season since 2001 on Wednesday against Wake Forest in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. The highly touted redshirt freshman...
Wisconsin set to face Wake Forest in Duke's Mayo Bowl
Wake Forest (4-4, ACC) vs. Wisconsin (3-3, Big Ten), Dec. 30, 12 p.m. ET LOCATION: Charlotte, N.C. TOP PLAYERS Wake Forest: QB Sam Hartman, 10 TD passes and one INT in 236 attempts Wisconsin: TE Jake Ferguson, 29 catches for 284 yards and 4 TDs NOTABLE Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons have been buoyed by a plus-13...
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Garrett Groshek picked the perfect time to have the biggest game of his career. Collin Larsh kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to give the Badgers a 20-17 victory over Minnesota on Saturday in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe, the most-played rivalry in the...
Illinois hires Bielema as coach to lift struggling program
Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three Rose Bowls before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois. The Illini hired Bielema to replace the fired Lovie Smith on Saturday, hoping he can turn around a program with nine consecutive losing seasons. Illinois...
Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry
Minnesota and Wisconsin managed to avoid interrupting the most-played Football Bowl Subdivision rivalry this season. Their annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe just happens to be taking place a little later than expected. When a COVID-19 outbreak within Minnesota’s program caused the cancellation of...
Wisconsin trying to find ways to spark sputtering offense
Quarterback Graham Mertz and the Wisconsin Badgers vow to keep trying to find ways to rejuvenate an offense that has lacked punch during a rare three-game skid. The Badgers (2-3) have scored seven points or fewer in each of their last three games. Wisconsin tries to avoid its first losing season since 2001 when...
Ohio State's Fields chosen Big Ten Offensive Player of Year
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, according to a vote by conference coaches and media released Tuesday. A Heisman Trophy finalist in 2019 when he delivered one of the most productive seasons by a Buckeyes quarterback, Fields has been...
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