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Photos: Wisconsin football battles No. 2 Indiana
Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker runs against Wisconsin defensive back D'Yoni Hill during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka is tackled by Indiana defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin quarterback Carter Smith throws against Indiana during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is sacked by Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony II runs against Indiana during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana running back Kaelon Black runs past Wisconsin safety Matt Jung during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker makes a touchdown catch over Wisconsin safety Austin Brown during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. is tackled by Indiana defensive back Louis Moore during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell watches Saturday during the first half against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker makes a touchdown catch over Wisconsin safety Austin Brown during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti watches during warmups before Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza warms up before Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana offensive lineman Carter Smith cheers after the Hoosiers beat Wisconsin on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana defensive back Devan Boykin celebrates an interception with defensive back Jamari Sharpe during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti watches during the second half of Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza runs off the field following Saturday's win over Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski runs for a touchdown past Wisconsin's Matt Jung and D'Yoni Hill during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. is tackled by the Indiana defense during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza throws a pass against Wisconsin during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana running back Roman Hemby cheers to the fans following Saturday's win over Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. runs against Wisconsin safety Matt Jung during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka is surrounded by teammates as he is carted off the field during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka is carted off the field during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana tight end Holden Staes celebrates a touchdown catch against Wisconsin during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana tight end Holden Staes celebrates a touchdown catch against Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana tight end Holden Staes celebrates a touchdown catch with tight end Riley Nowakowski during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler celebrates a fumble recovery against Wisconsin during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka is tackled by Indiana defensive lineman Stephen Daley during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti watches during the second half of Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana defensive back Devan Boykin celebrates an interception with defensive back Jamari Sharpe during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza runs off the field following Saturday's win over Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. is tackled by the Indiana defense during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana running back Roman Hemby cheers to the fans following Saturday's win over Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana tight end Holden Staes celebrates a touchdown catch against Wisconsin during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka is carted off the field during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana tight end Holden Staes celebrates a touchdown catch with tight end Riley Nowakowski during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler celebrates a fumble recovery against Wisconsin during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Wisconsin running back Gideon Ituka is tackled by Indiana defensive lineman Stephen Daley during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
