Badgers annihilate Fighting Illini 48-3 at Camp Randall matchup
MADISON -- Corey Clement ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns and No. 7 Wisconsin intercepted Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr.
MADISON -- Corey Clement ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns and No. 7 Wisconsin intercepted Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr.
Wisconsin cruises to 79-47 win over Central Arkansas
MADISON — Bronson Koenig had 16 points, Nigel Hayes scored 10 of his 14 in the second half and No. 9 Wisconsin opened a season of high expectations with a 79-47 win Friday night over Central Arkansas.
MADISON — Bronson Koenig had 16 points, Nigel Hayes scored 10 of his 14 in the second half and No. 9 Wisconsin opened a season of high expectations with a 79-47 win Friday night over Central Arkansas.
Nooses, ropes banned: UW Athletics officials make changes after incident during Badgers game
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Department of Athletics is making changes amid outrage after fans were spotted wearing a costume that involved one wearing masks of President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with a noose around their necks during the Badgers/Nebraska game at Camp Randall on October 29th.New policies will take effect this Veterans Day weekend.According to a statement from UW Athletics officials, the changes were made following productive meetings between UW Athletics staff and several community leaders."What happened at Camp Randall two weeks ago goes against everything we stand for," UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez said in the statement. "I am very pleased that we all were able to work together to improve our policies.
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Department of Athletics is making changes amid outrage after fans were spotted wearing a costume that involved one wearing masks of President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with a noose around their necks during the Badgers/Nebraska game at Camp Randall on October 29th.New policies will take effect this Veterans Day weekend.According to a statement from UW Athletics officials, the changes were made following productive meetings between UW Athletics staff and several community leaders."What happened at Camp Randall two weeks ago goes against everything we stand for," UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez said in the statement. "I am very pleased that we all were able to work together to improve our policies.
UW revokes season tickets for offensive costume featuring Obama, Clinton masks and noose
MADISON — University of Wisconsin-Madison officials have revoked season tickets for two football fans who dressed in an offensive costume.The unidentified men wore a costume at the Oct. 29 game against Nebraska that involved one wearing masks of President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with a noose around their necks.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin-Madison officials have revoked season tickets for two football fans who dressed in an offensive costume.The unidentified men wore a costume at the Oct. 29 game against Nebraska that involved one wearing masks of President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with a noose around their necks.
Wisconsin Badgers beat Northwestern Wildcats 21-7 in Evanston matchup
EVANSTON, Illinois -- The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 21-7 as they battled on the gridiron in Evanston Saturday, November 5th.All the scoring that took place in the first half happened in the second quarter.The Badgers went up first with an Andrew Endicott 40-yard field goal.Then after the Wisconsin defense shut down Northwestern on the next series, the Badgers scored on a 46-yard run from Jazz Peavy.
EVANSTON, Illinois -- The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 21-7 as they battled on the gridiron in Evanston Saturday, November 5th.All the scoring that took place in the first half happened in the second quarter.The Badgers went up first with an Andrew Endicott 40-yard field goal.Then after the Wisconsin defense shut down Northwestern on the next series, the Badgers scored on a 46-yard run from Jazz Peavy.
Woman arrested in Florida, accused of scamming veteran out of Packers tickets: Brown Deer PD saved the day
BROWN DEER -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a case where a Brown Deer veteran was scammed -- her money stolen after she tried to purchase tickets to the Packers vs.
BROWN DEER -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a case where a Brown Deer veteran was scammed -- her money stolen after she tried to purchase tickets to the Packers vs.
Wisconsin Badgers football team No. 8 on AP's Top 25 list
There are five unbeaten teams left in FBS, four from Power Five conferences, and they could all conceivably run the table and reach the postseason that way.That has made life fairly easy on the AP Top 25 voters and no doubt is doing the same for the College Football Playoff selection committee, which releases its first assessment of the season Tuesday night, November 1st.Twitter users were debating whether Michigan or Clemson should be No. 2 behind Alabama late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
There are five unbeaten teams left in FBS, four from Power Five conferences, and they could all conceivably run the table and reach the postseason that way.That has made life fairly easy on the AP Top 25 voters and no doubt is doing the same for the College Football Playoff selection committee, which releases its first assessment of the season Tuesday night, November 1st.Twitter users were debating whether Michigan or Clemson should be No. 2 behind Alabama late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
"This is racism:" UW officials ask fan to remove offensive parts of costume during Badgers/Nebraska game
MADISON — University of Wisconsin officials on Saturday, October 29th asked a fan wearing what appeared to be a President Barack Obama mask and a noose around his neck to remove the offensive parts of the costume during the school's football game against Nebraska.A picture circulating on social media showed the fan in a black-and-white jumpsuit, wearing the mask, the noose and a sign on his chest.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin officials on Saturday, October 29th asked a fan wearing what appeared to be a President Barack Obama mask and a noose around his neck to remove the offensive parts of the costume during the school's football game against Nebraska.A picture circulating on social media showed the fan in a black-and-white jumpsuit, wearing the mask, the noose and a sign on his chest.
Big Ten showdown: Badgers upset Cornhuskers in OT, 23-17
MADISON — Dare Ogunbowale scored on an 11-yard run in overtime, and No. 11 Wisconsin held on to beat No. 7 Nebraska 23-17 on Saturday night to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss of the season.The Badgers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) stopped Nebraska on fourth-and-8 from the 23 after defensive back D'Cota Dixon swatted away a pass to the end zone from Tommy Armstrong Jr.
MADISON — Dare Ogunbowale scored on an 11-yard run in overtime, and No. 11 Wisconsin held on to beat No. 7 Nebraska 23-17 on Saturday night to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss of the season.The Badgers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) stopped Nebraska on fourth-and-8 from the 23 after defensive back D'Cota Dixon swatted away a pass to the end zone from Tommy Armstrong Jr.
Plaques unveiled celebrating Bo Ryan, Donald Driver, members of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Plaques were unveiled Tuesday, October 25th, celebrating former Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball head coach Bo Ryan, and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver -- members of the 2016 class in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame!The plaques were unveiled as the 2017 Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced.Ryan and Driver were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame's 65th Anniversary Class -- joining 135 of the state's greatest athletic icons -- including Vince Lombardi, Hank Aaron, Oscar Robertson, Barry Alvarez, Al McGuire, Bud Selig, Junior Bridgeman, Willie Davis, Herb Kohl, Bart Starr, Ab Nicholas, Bob Harlan, Fred Miller, Alan Kulwicki, Robin Yount, Bonnie Blair and Bob Uecker.They were inducted during a special event on April 30th at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena -- the site of the first Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame induction event in 1951.“When I started my career as a seventh round draft pick from Alcorn State, I never envisioned myself being in any hall of fame, let alone one that is filled with great names like Hank Aaron and Vince Lombardi,” Driver said of his induction. “To join this special group of people that have meant so much to the state of Wisconsin is a dream come true.
Plaques were unveiled Tuesday, October 25th, celebrating former Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball head coach Bo Ryan, and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver -- members of the 2016 class in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame!The plaques were unveiled as the 2017 Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced.Ryan and Driver were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame's 65th Anniversary Class -- joining 135 of the state's greatest athletic icons -- including Vince Lombardi, Hank Aaron, Oscar Robertson, Barry Alvarez, Al McGuire, Bud Selig, Junior Bridgeman, Willie Davis, Herb Kohl, Bart Starr, Ab Nicholas, Bob Harlan, Fred Miller, Alan Kulwicki, Robin Yount, Bonnie Blair and Bob Uecker.They were inducted during a special event on April 30th at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena -- the site of the first Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame induction event in 1951.“When I started my career as a seventh round draft pick from Alcorn State, I never envisioned myself being in any hall of fame, let alone one that is filled with great names like Hank Aaron and Vince Lombardi,” Driver said of his induction. “To join this special group of people that have meant so much to the state of Wisconsin is a dream come true.
Heartbreak in Madtown: Ohio State tops Wisconsin in OT, 30-23
MADISON — No. 2 Ohio State broke the hearts of the Badger faithful on Saturday evening, October 15th -- when the Buckeyes beat No. 8 Wisconsin in overtime, 30-23.The Badgers were first to strike with a 46-yard field goal early in the first quarter.
MADISON — No. 2 Ohio State broke the hearts of the Badger faithful on Saturday evening, October 15th -- when the Buckeyes beat No. 8 Wisconsin in overtime, 30-23.The Badgers were first to strike with a 46-yard field goal early in the first quarter.
"Big success:" Kids with Down syndrome, including Blake Mielke's brother are Wisconsin Badgers for a day
MADISON -- It has been a season that has exceeded all expectations thus far for the Wisconsin Badgers football team -- but what the team did on June 9th had an impact that goes beyond mere wins and losses.
MADISON -- It has been a season that has exceeded all expectations thus far for the Wisconsin Badgers football team -- but what the team did on June 9th had an impact that goes beyond mere wins and losses.
Badgers: Another big test on the road vs. Wolverines
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Wilton Speight threw a tiebreaking, 46-yard touchdown pass to Amara Darboh midway through the fourth quarter and Jourdan Lewis had a spectacular, one-handed interception as No. 4 Michigan held on to beat No. 8 Wisconsin 14-7 on Saturday.Jim Harbaugh helped the Wolverines (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) beat a top-10 team for the first time since their Rich Rodriguez-led team rallied to beat the ninth-ranked Badgers in 2008.Wisconsin (4-1, 1-1) had the ball at their 8 with 2:59 and no timeouts left with a chance to beat a third team ranked in the top 10.The Badgers went for it on fourth-and-10 from its 8, with no timeouts left, and Alex Hornibrook's deep pass was picked off by Lewis.Lewis leaped to snatch the ball out of the air with his right hand and pinned it against his hip for an interception near midfield with 2:15 left to play.Hornibrook , in his second start, threw three interceptions.The freshman quarterback did throw a game-tying, 17-yard TD pass to Dare Ogunbowale midway through the third quarter.Michigan had chances to have a bigger cushion, but Kenny Allen missed two field goals and his replacement, Ryan Tice missed a field goal.THE TAKEAWAYWisconsin: The Badgers never led in the game, coming off a 30-6 win against then-No. 8 Michigan State on the road following a season-opening victory against then-No. 5 LSU.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Wilton Speight threw a tiebreaking, 46-yard touchdown pass to Amara Darboh midway through the fourth quarter and Jourdan Lewis had a spectacular, one-handed interception as No. 4 Michigan held on to beat No. 8 Wisconsin 14-7 on Saturday.Jim Harbaugh helped the Wolverines (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) beat a top-10 team for the first time since their Rich Rodriguez-led team rallied to beat the ninth-ranked Badgers in 2008.Wisconsin (4-1, 1-1) had the ball at their 8 with 2:59 and no timeouts left with a chance to beat a third team ranked in the top 10.The Badgers went for it on fourth-and-10 from its 8, with no timeouts left, and Alex Hornibrook's deep pass was picked off by Lewis.Lewis leaped to snatch the ball out of the air with his right hand and pinned it against his hip for an interception near midfield with 2:15 left to play.Hornibrook , in his second start, threw three interceptions.The freshman quarterback did throw a game-tying, 17-yard TD pass to Dare Ogunbowale midway through the third quarter.Michigan had chances to have a bigger cushion, but Kenny Allen missed two field goals and his replacement, Ryan Tice missed a field goal.THE TAKEAWAYWisconsin: The Badgers never led in the game, coming off a 30-6 win against then-No. 8 Michigan State on the road following a season-opening victory against then-No. 5 LSU.
Wisconsin Badgers: Kicker Rafael Gaglianone out for the season after surgery for back injury
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers kicker Rafael Gaglianone is out for the remainder of the season after he had surgery on Thursday, September 29th for a back injury, according to a release at UWBadgers.com.According to Badgers officials, Gaglianone missed the Badgers' 30-6 win at Michigan State last Saturday, September 24th as a result of the injury.His condition appeared to improve Sunday -- but worsened in the days that followed, leading to the need for the surgical procedure."You're disappointed for Rafael because of all the work he's put in and how well he was playing.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers kicker Rafael Gaglianone is out for the remainder of the season after he had surgery on Thursday, September 29th for a back injury, according to a release at UWBadgers.com.According to Badgers officials, Gaglianone missed the Badgers' 30-6 win at Michigan State last Saturday, September 24th as a result of the injury.His condition appeared to improve Sunday -- but worsened in the days that followed, leading to the need for the surgical procedure."You're disappointed for Rafael because of all the work he's put in and how well he was playing.
On Wisconsin! Badgers No. 8 in AP college football poll after dominating Michigan State 30-6
MADISON -- Wisconsin moved up to No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll and LSU became the second preseason top-10 team to drop out of the rankings in the first month of the season.There were few changes in the Top 25 as the only four ranked teams that lost did so to other ranked teams.The top teams held their spots, led by No. 1 Alabama.
MADISON -- Wisconsin moved up to No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll and LSU became the second preseason top-10 team to drop out of the rankings in the first month of the season.There were few changes in the Top 25 as the only four ranked teams that lost did so to other ranked teams.The top teams held their spots, led by No. 1 Alabama.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State in Big Ten matchup
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Leo Musso returned a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and No. 11 Wisconsin turned its early-season showdown with No. 8 Michigan State into a rout, beating the Spartans 30-6 on Saturday.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Leo Musso returned a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and No. 11 Wisconsin turned its early-season showdown with No. 8 Michigan State into a rout, beating the Spartans 30-6 on Saturday.
Hornibrook leads Badgers to victory over Georgia State, 23-17
MADISON — Backup quarterback Alex Hornibrook led No. 9 Wisconsin to three scoring drives in the second half, helping the sluggish Badgers avert an embarrassing upset with a 23-17 win on Saturday over Georgia State.Hornibrook took over for Bart Houston late in the third quarter with Wisconsin stuck in an offensive malaise.
MADISON — Backup quarterback Alex Hornibrook led No. 9 Wisconsin to three scoring drives in the second half, helping the sluggish Badgers avert an embarrassing upset with a 23-17 win on Saturday over Georgia State.Hornibrook took over for Bart Houston late in the third quarter with Wisconsin stuck in an offensive malaise.
Wisconsin Badgers take on Akron Zips in home opener
MADISON — Corey Clement ran for two scores before leaving with an injury, Jazz Peavy had two touchdown catches and No. 10 Wisconsin stuffed Akron's spread offense in a 54-10 win on Saturday.The Badgers (2-0) didn't slack off in their 2016 debut at Camp Randall Stadium, a week after outmuscling SEC power LSU 16-14 in the season opener.Bart Houston threw for 231 yards, showing chemistry with Peavy against the porous Zips (1-1).
MADISON — Corey Clement ran for two scores before leaving with an injury, Jazz Peavy had two touchdown catches and No. 10 Wisconsin stuffed Akron's spread offense in a 54-10 win on Saturday.The Badgers (2-0) didn't slack off in their 2016 debut at Camp Randall Stadium, a week after outmuscling SEC power LSU 16-14 in the season opener.Bart Houston threw for 231 yards, showing chemistry with Peavy against the porous Zips (1-1).
"I carry Sam with me:" Badgers kicker Rafael Gaglianone overcomes emotions in game vs. LSU after death of friend
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers took on the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field Saturday, September 3rd -- and it was an experience one Badgers player will never forget.There were lots of smiles after Wisconsin beat LSU in the first-ever Lambeau Classic -- a major college game in one of football's most revered stadiums.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers took on the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field Saturday, September 3rd -- and it was an experience one Badgers player will never forget.There were lots of smiles after Wisconsin beat LSU in the first-ever Lambeau Classic -- a major college game in one of football's most revered stadiums.
AP poll: Wisconsin ranked 10th after beating LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field
MADISON -- Wisconsin made a big jump into the AP Top 25 after beating LSU.
MADISON -- Wisconsin made a big jump into the AP Top 25 after beating LSU.