Jim Leonhard said, "wow," while walking off to chants of his name after his first win as Wisconsin's coach.
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It was an emotional week for Badgers players and staffers. The team overcame them and responded with a win.
The Badgers offense featured new looks and set a school record in a drubbing of Northwestern. What can fans expect to carry forward in the second half of the season?
Here's how the "start of a new era" played out for Jim Leonhard in his debut as Wisconsin's interim football coach.
The offensive line and linebacking corps were hampered by injuries, calling on a handful of players to step up against Northwestern.
It came against an inferior opponent, but the Wisconsin football team fared well when columnist Jim Polzin graded their performance against Northwestern.
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The Badgers, led by Graham Mertz and Chimere Dike, got their football season back on track with a lopsided win over the Wildcats.
Wisconsin allowed Northwestern to score seven points after allowing 86 in the two weeks previously.
University of Wisconsin football fans greet interim football coach Jim Leonhard with cheers after the Badgers 42-7 win over Northwestern Saturday inside Ryan Field.
Photos: Wisconsin crushes Northwestern in Big Ten West football showdown
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs with the ball against Northwestern defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini lifts wide receiver Skyler Bell after Bell scored a touchdown against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike is tackled by Northwestern defensive backs Jeremiah Lewis and Garnett Hollis Jr. during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz looks to pass the ball against Northwestern defensive lineman Sean McLaughlin during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz looks to pass against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike scores a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin linebacker Tatum Grass tackles Northwestern running back Cam Porter during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike, left, celebrates with running back Braelon Allen after Dike scored a touchdown against Northwestern Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois.
Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks to pass against Wisconsin during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz sets to throw against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
Interim Wisconsin coach Jim Leonhard is interviewed after the Badgers defeated Northwestern on Saturday in Leonhard's debut as coach.
Interim Wisconsin coach Jim Leonhard hugs running back Braelon Allen after Saturday's win over Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney tackles Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis is pressured by Northwestern defensive back Garner Wallace and linebacker Greyson Metz during the second half of Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike runs past Northwestern linebacker Mac Uihlein during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Northwestern wide receiver Donny Navarro III catches the ball in front of Wisconsin cornerback Justin Clark during Saturday's game in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin wide receiver Markus Allen runs in for a touchdown against Northwestern during their game Saturday in Evanston, Ill.
