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Photos: Wisconsin football takes down South Dakota
Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green (9) is tackled by South Dakota defensive back Mike Reid (21) after a first-quarter catch. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) celebrates his 9-yard touchdown run during the first quarter with offensive lineman Joe Huber. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver CJ Williams (4) celebrates a 50-yard catch from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver CJ Williams (4) scores on a 50-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver CJ Williams (4) scores on a 50-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell congratulates running back Chez Mellusi after scoring a touchdown against South Dakota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
South Dakota running back Travis Theis (5) runs against Wisconsin linebacker Jaheim Thomas (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
South Dakota running back Travis Theis runs against Wisconsin defensive lineman Elijah Hills during the first half Saturday.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) passes against South Dakota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber (60) congratulates running back Chez Mellusi on a touchdown against South Dakota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin wide receiver CJ Williams (4) runs a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green (9) runs against South Dakota defensive back Dennis Shorter (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
South Dakota quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) is sack by Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) and Darryl Peterson (17) during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
South Dakota quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) is sack by Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) and Darryl Peterson (17) during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against South Dakota at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin defensive lineman Elijah Hills (94) sacks South Dakota quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) during the third quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter with Cade Yacamelli. (25)The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) celebrates his 9-yard touchdown run during the first quarter with quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10). The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) brakes up a pass intended for South Dakota tight end JJ Galbreath (82) during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) passes during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Dilin Jones (7) rushes during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell stands next to his team's huddle during a timeout in the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) finds a hole up the middle during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) tries to break a tackle of South Dakota defensive back Mike Reid (21) during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barten (68) hits South Dakota running back Charles Pierre Jr. (3) during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) brakes up a pass intended for South Dakota tight end Jesse Miller (83) during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) kicks a 50-yard field goal during the third quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) scrambles during the third quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney (1) tries to tackle South Dakota running back Charles Pierre Jr. (3) during the third quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney (1) tries to tackle South Dakota Coyotes running back Keyondray Jones-Logan (7) during the third quarter. Jones-Logan broke tackles on the way to a 35-yard touchdown. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates a sack during the fourth quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Cade Yacamelli (25) breaks tackles on a second-quarter run. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green (9) runs after a catch during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Cade Yacamelli (25) breaks tackles on a second-quarter run. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney tries to tackle South Dakota running back Charles Pierre Jr. during the third quarter Saturday.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter Saturday against South Dakota.
South Dakota running back Travis Theis runs against Wisconsin defensive lineman Elijah Hills during the first half Saturday.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney tries to tackle South Dakota running back Charles Pierre Jr. during the third quarter Saturday.

