Three games into the season provides enough of a sample size that the University of Wisconsin football team can assess that its run game isn't working as planned. The question now is what can the Badgers do about it?
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Photos: Wisconsin football makes first trip to Alabama to take on Crimson Tide
Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw, defensive lineman Edric Hill and linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green gang tackle Wisconsin running back Darrion Dupree during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell talks with a referee during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin players embrace during a timeout in the first half during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama running back Kevin Riley makes a cut against Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton celebrates a sack of Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson runs the ball past Wisconsin linebacker Tackett Curtis during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard scores on a running play during the first half of Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton celebrates a touchdown reception against Wisconsin during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil throws a pass against Alabama during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard runs from Wisconsin safety Austin Brown during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre battles with Wisconsin offensive lineman Emerson Mandell during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton grabs a pass for a touchdown against Wisconsin during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton hugs Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard after Bernard's touchdown reception during the first half Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard celebrates an interception against Wisconsin during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama running back Kevin Riley faces off against Wisconsin cornerback Omillio Agard and safety Austin Brown, right, during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson works to find a running lane with offensive lineman Parker Brailsford protecting against Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barten during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton sacks Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell walks the field during warmups before Saturday's game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw, defensive lineman Edric Hill and linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green gang tackle Wisconsin running back Darrion Dupree during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell talks with a referee during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin players embrace during a timeout in the first half during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama running back Kevin Riley makes a cut against Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton celebrates a sack of Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson runs the ball past Wisconsin linebacker Tackett Curtis during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard scores on a running play during the first half of Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton celebrates a touchdown reception against Wisconsin during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil throws a pass against Alabama during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard runs from Wisconsin safety Austin Brown during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre battles with Wisconsin offensive lineman Emerson Mandell during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton grabs a pass for a touchdown against Wisconsin during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton hugs Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard after Bernard's touchdown reception during the first half Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard celebrates an interception against Wisconsin during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama running back Kevin Riley faces off against Wisconsin cornerback Omillio Agard and safety Austin Brown, right, during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson works to find a running lane with offensive lineman Parker Brailsford protecting against Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barten during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton sacks Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil during Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell walks the field during warmups before Saturday's game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive lineman London Simmons pressures Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil during the second half of Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wisconsin wide receiver Jayden Ballard grabs a pass for a touchdown while defended by Alabama defensive back Zabien Brownduring the second half of Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard returns his second interception of the game with Wisconsin running back Darrion Dupree pursuing during the second half of Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.Â
Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil collides with an official during the second half of Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer, left, shakes hands with Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell after a 38-14 Alabama win Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre, left celebrates a sack with Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson during Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre sacks Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil during the second half of Saturday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama defensive back Bray Hubbard celebrates his second interception of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
