Former Wisconsin running back shines in loss in return to state Colten Bartholomew Sep 15, 2024 Sep 15, 2024 Updated Jul 4, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Back in the state that launched him into football stardom, Jonathan Taylor may have felt like it was 2018.kAm%92E H2D 2 7@C86EE23=6 D62D@? 7@C E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== E62> @E96C E92? %2J=@C’D D64@?5 J62C @7 3C:==:2?46 H:E9 E96 q2586CD[ 2 42>A2:8? E92E D2H 9:> 62C? E96 s@2< (2=<6C pH2C5 2D E96 36DE CF??:?8 324< :? 4@==686 7@@E32==] %96 x?5:2?2A@=:D r@=ED @776?D6 =@@<65 D:>:=2C E@ E96 q2586CD E92E D62D@? 282:?DE E96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD — ?@E >F49 H6?E C:89E H96? E96 32== H2D?’E :? %2J=@C’D 92?5D]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^7ach7e`e\fb2a\``67\262h\df4a24hb_a5gQm}u{VD J@F?86DE A=2J6C[ 2 7@C>6C (:D4@?D:? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin breaks down Wisconsin football’s loss to No. 4 Alabama NFL's youngest player, a former Wisconsin star, scores first 2 touchdowns Braelon Allen became the youngest NFL player to score a touchdown from scrimmage since 1930. 4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's loss to No. 4 Alabama Personnel questions on defense and a surprising performance on offense highlight the rewatch observations as the Badgers wilted against Alabama. Polzin: 'We’ve got a hell of a long way to go.' 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NFL's youngest player, a former Wisconsin star, scores first 2 touchdowns Braelon Allen became the youngest NFL player to score a touchdown from scrimmage since 1930.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's loss to No. 4 Alabama Personnel questions on defense and a surprising performance on offense highlight the rewatch observations as the Badgers wilted against Alabama.
Polzin: 'We’ve got a hell of a long way to go.' Loss reveals Wisconsin football's hard truth The second-most lopsided defeat of Luke Fickell's coaching career left him admitting there's a big hill to climb to get this program where he …
3-star small forward earns Wisconsin men's basketball's 2nd offer in 2027 class It was a big recruiting weekend for the Badgers, who hosted players across several classes. This prospect will play alongside another Wisconsi…
Where Wisconsin football's offense changes with quarterback Braedyn Locke After a miserable afternoon against No. 4 Alabama, the Badgers likely move forward with a new-ish quarterback. Here's how things have to chang…
Quarterback's injury, turnovers hurt Wisconsin football in loss to No. 4 Alabama Whether going to the game or watching from home, here is gameday information, storylines to watch, live updates and more.
Wisconsin quarterback situation clearer with answer to starter's injury timeline Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was injured on the seventh play of Saturday's game against Alabama. Here's an update on his status.
Concourse traffic at Camp Randall 'embarrassing' as fans vent during long waits Wisconsin added more sales locations when it expanded beer sales, but getting to them is a challenge during some parts of Badgers football games.
Open Jim: What’s one word to describe Wisconsin's Luke Fickell era? BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.
3 stats explain Wisconsin football's shaky start through first 3 games Three concerns have developed for the Badgers, and a change at quarterback means creativity for how they can improve on offense.