A late-arriving crowd at Camp Randall Stadium probably wished it would have waited even longer Saturday to check out the University of Wisconsin football team’s matchup with Georgia Southern.
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Wisconsin Badgers warm up before facing the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) is pushed out of bounds by Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) recovers a wild snap next to running back Chez Mellusi (1) during the first half of the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin cornerback Jason Maitre (23) returns a second-quarter interception Saturday. It was his first interception since transferring to Wisconsin and one of five picks the Badgers tallied in a win over Georgia Southern.Â
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs on to the field before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney (36) celebrates after sacking Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback Davis Brin (5) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) and safety Hunter Wohler (24) tackle Georgia Southern Eagles tight end Keaton Upshaw (6) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Jalen Denton (2) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) grabs the helmet of Georgia Southern Eagles running back David Mbadinga (31) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) yells after a drive against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) sacks Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback Davis Brin (5) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) celebrate after sacking Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback Davis Brin (5) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) celebrates after recovering a fumble against Georgia Southern Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) runs the ball against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs the ball against Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Jalen Denton (2) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) attempts to catch a pass against Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back Damel Hickman (4) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin's student section cheers during the first half Saturday against Georgia Southern.
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Tucker Ashcraft (38) runs the ball against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) celebrates with Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) after Njongmeta recovered a fumble against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin tight end Hayden Rucci celebrates a 45-yard catch in the fourth quarter against Georgia Southern on Sept. 16 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin defensive ends James Thompson Jr. and Rodas Johnson take down Georgia Southern quarterback JC French Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) sacks Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback JC French (12) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) celebrates after sacking Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback JC French (12) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) runs the ball against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball against Georgia Southern Eagles defensive lineman Jacob Ferguson (52) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) and cornerback Jason Maitre (23) take down Georgia Southern Eagles wide receiver Khaleb Hood (7) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers tight end Hayden Rucci (87) catches a pass against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo speaks to his players during the second half of the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) high-fives Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Joe Brunner (56) after Vakos made a field goal during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) points to the sky during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section cheers for Bucky the Badger during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) runs the ball against Georgia Southern Eagles defensive lineman MJ Stroud (18) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Georgia Southern Eagles defensive back TJ Smith (5) makes a comment to Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) during the first half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Defensive coordinator Mike Tressel runs on to the field before the Sept. 16 victory over Georgia Southern at Camp Randall Stadium.Â
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell runs on to the field before the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini (63) lifts running back Braelon Allen (0) up after Allen scored a touchdown during the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs the ball against Georgia Southern Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
