The University of Wisconsin marching band already was in game mode despite more than 10 hours remaining before kickoff of the Badgers’ football game against No. 1 Oregon.
Photos: Inside a Badgers football game day with the University of Wisconsin marching band
Members of the University of Wisconsin marching band's Rank 7, the mellophones, perform during the band's Nov. 16 morning rehearsal.
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The University of Wisconsin marching band's Rank 5, composed of trumpet players, finished its final rehearsal on its practice field Nov. 16.
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Some of the University of Wisconsin marching band's tuba group performs at a tailgate off of Regent Street on Nov. 16.
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The University of Wisconsin marching band performs on the field when the Badgers football team hosted Oregon on Nov. 16.
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University of Wisconsin marching band drum major Caleb Monge performs during the halftime performance when the Badgers football team hosted Oregon on Nov. 16.
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The University of Wisconsin marching band performs before and during the Badgers' football home game against Oregon on Nov. 16.
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University of Wisconsin marching band director Corey Pompey conducts the halftime performance when the Badgers football team hosted Oregon on Nov. 16.
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University of Wisconsin marching band tuba player Joe Roethel split his lip during the Badgers' Nov. 16 matchup against Oregon.
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The Oregon Ducks mascot swipes a University of Wisconsin marching band member's hat during the Fifth Quarter on Nov. 16.