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Allen ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opening 38-17 win over Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai passes the ball during Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium. Mordecai through one touchdown and two interceptions in the 38-17 win.
Peek inside Wisconsin football season opener against Buffalo
Wisconsin Badgers march to the field as fans cheer them on before the season opener against the Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) warms up before the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Jake Renfro (57) warms up before the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Nick Evers (7) warms up before the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Kamo'i Latu (13) attempts to tackel Buffalo Bulls running back Ron Cook Jr. (2) during the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball during the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel waits for the referees in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin cornerback Alexander Smith, left, and linebacker Jordan Turner celebrate in the second half of the Badgers' 38-17 win over Buffalo Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Turner will be suspended the first half of next week's game at Washington State due to a targeting penalty.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell watches the field goal kick in the second half of Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches his players during the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai passes the ball during Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium. Mordecai through one touchdown and two interceptions in the 38-17 win.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Buffalo Bulls safety Marcus Fuqua (10) and defensive end C.J. Bazile (53) attempt to tackle him during the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54), cornerback Jason Maitre (23) and safety Kamo'i Latu (13) tackel Buffalo Bulls wide receiver Boobie Curry (5) in the second half of the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) tackles Buffalo Bulls running back Ron Cook Jr. (2) in the second half of the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks to pass in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against Buffalo Bulls cornerback Jalen McNair (8) in the second half of the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches the replay in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive players watch the replay of a hit by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner (54) in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) runs the ball in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen, center, celebrates with teammates Chimere Dike, left, and Tanner Mordecai after Allen scored in the second half of Saturday's season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's marching band dances to “Jump Around” after the third quarter of Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) kicks the ball in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) evades a tackle in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) runs the ball against Buffalo Bulls linebacker Joe Andreessen (12) in the second half of the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) reacts after scoring along side wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) in the second half of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Allen ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opening 38-17 win over Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft runs after a catch during Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium. The true freshman caught two passes in his debut.
Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike smiles after scoring after a touchdown against Buffalo in the 2023 season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.

