Tom Oates: Badgers waste opportunity on national stage with uncharacteristic play in Rose Bowl loss

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Rose Bowl Football — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan hands off to running back Jonathan Taylor during second half of the Badgers' 28-27 loss to the Ducks in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday in Pasadena, Calif.
MARK J. TERRILL, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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PASADENA, Calif. — No football program in the Big Ten Conference has burnished its reputation in the Rose Bowl more than the University of Wisconsin.

Photos: Wisconsin Badgers fall to Oregon Ducks in Rose Bowl

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan hands off to running back Jonathan Taylor during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Wisconsin cornerback Donte Burton sacks Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert, right, hugs offensive lineman Penei Sewell after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs past Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Wisconsin fullback Mason Stokke celebrates after scoring against Oregon during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon safety Jevon Holland celebrates after sacking Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

Ducks 28, Badgers 27

Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Wisconsin cornerback Donte Burton sacks Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs for a touchdown past Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs for a touchdown past Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring with offensive lineman Penei Sewell during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs for a touchdown past UW linebacker Jack Sanborn during second half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2020. The Badgers and Ducks could meet as part of a scheduling component of an alliance formed by the Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC.
MARK J. TERRILL, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon Ducks Mycah Pittman (4) looks for to run against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif.
Doug Benc, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon linebacker Troy Dye celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon linebacker Troy Dye celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon linebacker Troy Dye holds the trophy as quarterback Justin Herbert, left, and safety Brady Breeze look on after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon linebacker safety Brady Breeze and head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates with the trophy after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Ducks 28, Badgers 27 — Oregon linebacker Troy Dye celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

Contact Tom Oates at toates@madison.com.

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