After his final snap, a simple kneel-down to end a bizarre 2020 season, Graham Mertz raised his arms and ran to the sidelines to celebrate with his University of Wisconsin football teammates.
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University of Wisconsin redshirt freshman quarterback Graham Mertz addresses the trophy fumble while speaking to the media after the Badgers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42-28 in the Duke's Mayo Bowl Wednesday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
University of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst speaks to the media Wednesday after the Badgers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42-28 in the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
Photos: Wisconsin Badgers crush Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Duke's Mayo Bowl
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Wake Forest defensive back Nick Andersen intercepts a Wisconsin pass during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wake Forest linebacker Nick Andersen, left, breaks up a pass meant for Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson, right, during the first quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wake Forest wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson, center, fights his way to the goal line for a touchdown as a Wisconsin defender attempts to make the tackle during the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wake Forest defenders converges on Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek, left, during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wake Forest wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson, right, attempts to catch a pass with one hand as Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks applies defensive pressure during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, right, is unable to catch a deep pass as Wisconsin cornerback Deron Harrell, left, defends during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wake Forest wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson tumbles into the end zone for a touchdown as Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson, right, falls to the turf during the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz celebrates they defeated Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wisconsin players hoist the trophy following victory over Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn is cheered by his teammates after being named the MVP following their victory over Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn is cheered by his teammates after being named the MVP following their victory over Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
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A Wisconsin player playfully hoists a water container featuring the label for Duke's Mayonnaise above his head as he and his teammates celebrate their victory over Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.
