Polzin: What I did and didn't like from Wisconsin football's worst performance in recent memory JIM POLZIN Nov 11, 2023 Nov 11, 2023 Updated Nov 13, 2023 × Here's how it looked outside Camp Randall Stadium as the Badgers arrived for the game against Northwestern. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I was asked this week in the Open Jim mailbag if a loss at Indiana last week was rock bottom for the 2023 University of Wisconsin football team.kAmx 4@F=5?’E :>28:?6 E9:?8D 86EE:?8 >F49 H@CD6 E92? 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Wisconsin football arrives at the Camp Randall Arch before game against Northwestern Here's how it looked outside Camp Randall Stadium as the Badgers arrived for the game against Northwestern.
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin breaks down Wisconsin football’s disappointing loss vs. Northwestern
Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. Northwestern The Wisconsin football team fell to 5-5 this season with their loss to Northwestern. How would you grade the Badgers' efforts in the loss?
Halftime observations: Northwestern torches Wisconsin football to build three-score lead The Wisconsin football defense allowed Northwestern to convert its first 10 third downs in building a large halftime lead.
Open Jim at half: How does Wisconsin football's putrid first half stack up against other lows? BadgerExtra Columnist Jim Polzin answers subscribers' questions from an embarrassing first half against Northwestern.
Wisconsin football fans find loss to Northwestern 'unacceptable' Support group among Badgers fans met as columnist Jim Polzin asked for their thoughts on the loss. It's as bad as one may think.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's embarrassing loss to Northwestern The Wisconsin football team gave fans little to cheer about in the loss to Northwestern. Here's what left an impression from the loss.
Wisconsin football's frightful performance lands horrid grades in Northwestern loss Columnist Jim Polzin says embarrassing might not be strong enough a word for the Wisconsin football team's performance in its loss to Northwes…
'I hope it doesn’t get any lower than this': Wisconsin football staring into abyss Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai's return couldn't save the Badgers offense, and things look grim after Northwestern beat them.
Polzin: Badgers football's lack of passion, energy 'not what I came to Wisconsin for' The Wisconsin football team's latest loss left players searching for answers to explain the lack of passion and desire the Badgers are showing…
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's 'embarrassing' loss to Northwestern A look at quarterback Tanner Mordecai's return, as well as the tale of two halves by the defensive line and more.Â
10 things we learned from Wisconsin football's 'embarrassing' loss to Northwestern The Badgers' latest ugly start, quarterback Tanner Mordecai's return and emotional responses for Wisconsin players are among this week's topics.
Here are the odds for Wisconsin football's Big Ten game against Nebraska Oddsmakers expect the Badgers to bounce back at home against the Huskers. Here's how Vegas sees the matchup.Â
Kickoff time, TV channel revealed for Wisconsin football at Minnesota The Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe may have even more meaning for both Wisconsin and Minnesota, as both teams are striving for bowl eligibility.Â