4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin's ReliaQuest Bowl loss to LSU
Colten Bartholomew
Updated
Luke Fickell breaks down the Badgers' mistakes against No. 13 LSU, the lack of pass rush, the lack of aggressiveness from the coaching staff, and more.
TAMPA, Fla. — Perhaps it shouldn’t have been a surprise that a game that spent multiple days with a double-digit point spread turned out to be one of the best non-playoff bowl games of the season.
LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. celebrates after his touchdown run against Wisconsin during Monday's first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. cuts in front of Wisconsin safety Preston Zachman on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels of LSU talks to wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. Daniels is not playing in the game.
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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against LSU during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.Â
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Wisconsin safety Austin Brown takes down LSU running back Josh Williams during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.Â
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Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling (6) celebrates with wide receiver Quincy Burroughs and offensive lineman Jake Renfro after Pauling caught a 53-yard touchdown pass during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. is taken down by Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney after a catch during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels of LSU watches from the sidelines during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin in Tampa, Fla. Daniels is not playing in the game.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green celebrates after his 20-yard touchdown reception against LSU during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green pulls in a 20-yard touchdown reception against LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU coach Brian Kelly talks to line judge Jeff Hutcheon during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier scrambles away from Wisconsin linebacker Jeff Pietrowski Jr. on a run during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier throws a pass as he is pressured by Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling outruns LSU linebacker Whit Weeks after a catch during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier looks at his MVP trophy after the team defeated Wisconsin during Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU coach Brian Kelly holds up the trophy after his team defeated Wisconsin during the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates a score against Wisconsin with quarterback Garrett Nussmeier during the second half of Monday ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. Daniels did not play in the game.
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LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. pulls in a catch over Wisconsin cornerback Jonas Duclona during the second half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai gets sacked by LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo during the second half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell calls a time out to challenge a LSU touchdown during the second half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier throws a pass against Wisconsin during the first half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy gets knocked down by Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta after a catch during the second half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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Wisconsin running back Jackson Acker runs 33-yards for a touchdown against LSU during the second half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. celebrates after catching a 4-yard touchdown reception against Wisconsin during the second half of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
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LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. pulls in a 14-yard touchdown reception against Wisconsin safety Austin Brown during the third quarter of Monday's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. The score tied the game at 28.