BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin highlight some of the changes seen already during the early stages of the Jim Leonhard era, along with looking ahead to cross-divisional battle against Michigan State.
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Photos: Wisconsin crushes Northwestern in Big Ten West football showdown
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs with the ball against Northwestern defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini lifts wide receiver Skyler Bell after Bell scored a touchdown against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike is tackled by Northwestern defensive backs Jeremiah Lewis and Garnett Hollis Jr. during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz looks to pass the ball against Northwestern defensive lineman Sean McLaughlin during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz looks to pass against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike scores a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin linebacker Tatum Grass tackles Northwestern running back Cam Porter during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike, left, celebrates with running back Braelon Allen after Dike scored a touchdown against Northwestern Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois.
Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks to pass against Wisconsin during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz sets to throw against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Interim Wisconsin coach Jim Leonhard is interviewed after the Badgers defeated Northwestern on Saturday in Leonhard's debut as coach.
Interim Wisconsin coach Jim Leonhard hugs running back Braelon Allen after Saturday's win over Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney tackles Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis is pressured by Northwestern defensive back Garner Wallace and linebacker Greyson Metz during the second half of Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike runs past Northwestern linebacker Mac Uihlein during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Northwestern wide receiver Donny Navarro III catches the ball in front of Wisconsin cornerback Justin Clark during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Markus Allen runs in for a touchdown against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
