The University of Wisconsin football team opened the 2021 season with a 16-10 loss to Penn State on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Here are my three thoughts on the game:
The Badgers student section participates in the tradition of starting the fourth quarter with "Jump Around".
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Penn State coach James Franklin speaks to reporters after the 19th-ranked Nittany Lions defeated the 12th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers 16-10 on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Photos: Wisconsin Badgers take on Penn State Nittany Lions in home opener
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Wisconsin fans cheers as players run onto the field to take on Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks with Penn State head coach James Franklin before the Badgers take on the Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) warms up before taking on Penn State in the Badgers home opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks for an open pass against the Badgers during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) attempts to catch a pass as it flies behind Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) celebrates the Nittany Lions blocking a Badger field goal during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is tackled by Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) as he throws an incomplete pass during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin talks with the referees during the first half against the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) runs the ball during the first half against Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Nick Tarburton (46) recovers a fumble causing the Badgers to turn over the ball during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) scores a touchdown in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (6) scores a touchdown against Penn State during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass during the second half against the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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A Wisconsin Badger fan looks towards the field with disappointment following an interception thrown by Graham Mertz in the fourth quarter against Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig (19) celebrates sacking Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (not pictured) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (left) fumbles the ball during the fourth quarter against Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker (1) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) under coverage by Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig (19) tackles Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
Mertz 9/4
Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz was 22 of 37 for 185 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions during the No. 12 Badgers' 16-10 loss to No. 19 Penn State on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (1) breaks up a pass intended Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III (7) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass during the second half against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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UW safety Scott Nelson tackles Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson during the second half Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Dotson finished with 102 receiving yards, with 91 yards coming on two plays.
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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Brenton Strange (86) drops a pass during the second half against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo (20) runs the ball through Penn State defense during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
Chryst opener
Badgers coach Paul Chryst watches from the sidelines Saturday during UW's 16-10 loss to Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker (1) celebrates catching an interception with teammates, from left, Brandon Smith (12), Arnold Ebiketie (17), and Tariq Castro-Fields (5), far right, during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) turns to run after catching an interception intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) congratulates Penn State Ji'Ayir Brown (16) for catching an interception against the Badgers during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
