Alert Topical 3 things that stood out in Wisconsin's comeback win at Illinois Colten Bartholomew Oct 21, 2023 Oct 21, 2023 Updated Oct 24, 2023 × Badgers coach Luke Fickell walks off the field a winner at Illinois after a last-second touchdown. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Wisconsin football team certainly has problems to fix, but they can be focused on another day.kAm%96 q2586CD 62C?65 2 =@?8 46=63C2E:@? $2EFC52J ?:89E 3J 4@>:?8 324< 7C@> 2 EH@\D4@C6 567:4:E E@ DEF? x==:?@:D ad\a` 2E |6>@C:2= $E25:F>]k^AmkAmp >:DE2<6\7:==65[ F?5:D4:A=:?65 A6C7@C>2?46 :? E96 7:CDE 92=7 82G6 H2J E@ 2 >:C24F=@FD 4@>6324< 2E x==:?@:D[ =:7E:?8 E96 q2586CD E@ d\a @G6C2== 2?5 b\` :? E96 q:8 %6?] u@C 2== @7 E96 >:DE2<6D 2?5 BF6DE:@? >2C<D E92E C6>2:? 27E6C E96 H:?[ EH@ E9:?8D H6C6 4=62C — ;F?:@C CF??:?8 324< qC26=@? p==6? :D E96 >@DE :>A24E7F= @776?D:G6 A=2J6C @? E96 E62> 2?5 C65D9:CE 7C6D9>2? 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Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell shakes hands with Bret Bielema after beating Illinois Badgers coach Luke Fickell walks off the field a winner at Illinois after a last-second touchdown.
Halftime observations: Drops, penalties, missed chances plague Wisconsin football at Illinois The Wisconsin football team didn't helps its new starting quarterback Braedyn Locke, but he also missed on some passes.
Why Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke may 'light it up' as starter The new Badgers starter has been kicked out of meetings because of his obsessive preparation. Here's why he's prepared for a career milestone.
Inside Wisconsin football's offensive line: 'I know I need to fix these things' Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell challenged his offensive line to step up in the wake of Tanner Mordecai's injury. Here's how they respond to that…
Polzin: What I did and didn't like from Wisconsin football's unlikely win at Illinois Wisconsin football running back Braelon Allen has been asking for a heavier workload. He delivered when the Badgers needed it late in their wi…
Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance at Illinois The Wisconsin football team pulled off an unlikely comeback in the fourth quarter to beat Illinois. Here's your chance to grade Wisconsin's effort.
5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, Ohio State The Badgers now must prepare for a top-5 Buckeyes program coming off a huge home win. Here's what to know about Ryan Day and Ohio State.
Wisconsin football fans see turning point in Luke Fickell era with comeback win The Badgers scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and Braedyn Locke led a game-winning drive in his first start.
Jim Leonhard a 'super genius' who has more to work on at Illinois after Wisconsin football's win Illinois football players appreciate the insights former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard offers as an analyst. “He's meant a lot."
'You saw something different': How Braelon Allen sparked Wisconsin football's historic comeback Wisconsin scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to stun Illinois, led by junior running back Braelon Allen's rugged running.
Polzin: How a 'cold-blooded' Wisconsin football freshman overcame nerves to win his starting debut Braedyn Locke led the Badgers to two touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter against Illinois. How? “Poise and confidence,” one team…
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Comeback win in first start nets Wisconsin quarterback Big Ten honor The redshirt freshman's heroic performance helped him become the first Badgers player to win the award since 2021.
Kickoff time, TV information revealed for Wisconsin football's trip to Indiana The Badgers haven't played the Hoosiers since the COVID-19-shortened season. Here's how fans can tune in.
How to watch Wisconsin football's Big Ten showdown with Ohio State The Badgers host the No. 3 Buckeyes in a Big Ten battle Saturday night. Here's how to follow the action and more.