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Photos: Wisconsin opens football season vs. Western Michigan
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi scores on a 9-yard run in the second quarter Friday against Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke looks for a receiver in the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Jaheim Thomas reacts after tackling Western Michigan quarterback Hayden Wolff during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jaheim Thomas (7) wraps up Western Michigan Broncos quarterback Hayden Wolff (11) in the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) after scoring a 2nd quarter touchdown. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke throws a pass to Bryson Green during the first quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) and coach Luck Fickell after Mellusi scored a 2nd quarter touchdown. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft (38) runs for a first down after a first quarter catch. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) celebrates a fumble recovery on a Western Michigan punt in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) catches a 2-point conversion in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) celebrates a 2-point conversion in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) celebrates a 2-point conversion with Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) breaks the tackle of Western Michigan Broncos safety Tate Hallock (3) before scoring on a 6-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) before scores on a 6-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) scores on a 6-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) scores on a 6-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin coach Luck Fickell during the fourth quarter of Friday's 28-14 win over Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers trailed early in the final quarter but managed to get the win.
Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (3), left, and Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) tackle Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Anthony Sambucci (5) after a 4th quarter catch. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin linebacker Aaron Witt (59) celebrates a defense 4th and 1-yard stop in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling (6) is hit by Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Bilhal Kone (1) in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) looks for running room in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling (6) is hit by Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Bilhal Kone (1) in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) fumbles the ball in the 3rd quarter. It was recovered by Western Michigan. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) fumbles the ball in the 3rd quarter. It was recovered by Western Michigan. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
The Wisconsin defense tries to block a 3rd quarter field goal by Western Michigan Broncos Palmer Domschke. The attempt went wide right. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Western Michigan kicker Palmer Domschke runs 26-yards for a 1st down on a fake field goal in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted Western Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium, Friday, August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.

