Wisconsin football's frightful performance lands horrid grades in Northwestern loss JIM POLZIN Nov 11, 2023 Nov 11, 2023 Updated Nov 15, 2023 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin graded the Wisconsin Badgers’ performance in their 24-10 loss to Northwestern on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.k9am~776?D6i uk^9amkAmxE’D 92C5 E@ A=2J H:E9 @?6 92?5 E:65 369:?5 J@FC 324<[ 2?5 E92E’D E96 D:EF2E:@? E96 q2586CD 7@F?5 E96>D6=G6D :? H:E9@FE 2 CF??:?8 82>6] qC26=@? p==6? 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E96 D64@?5 BF2CE6C]k^Amk9am~G6C2==i uk^9amkAm{F<6 u:4<6== 42==65 E9:D =@DD “6>32CC2DD:?8[” 2?5 E92E >:89E ?@E 36 2 DEC@?8 6?@F89 25;64E:G6] (92E 5:5 E96 q2586CD 5@ H6==n %96J 72:=65 :? 2== E9C66 A92D6D[ 2?5 E9:D 4@249:?8 DE277 5:5?’E 92G6 E96 E62> C625J E@ A=2J 2?5 5:5?’E 92G6 2?J 2?DH6CD E@ :>AC@G6 E96 D:EF2E:@? 27E6C (:D4@?D:? 42>6 @FE 7=2E] %9:D @?6 C2?<D 9:89 @? 2 =:DE @7 2==\E:>6 DE:?<6CD 3J E96 9@>6 E62> :? C646?E >6>@CJ 2E r2>A #2?52== $E25:F>]k^Am Contact Jim Polzin at jpolzin@madison.com. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Fickell opening statement and on defense 3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's embarrassing loss to Northwestern The Wisconsin football team gave fans little to cheer about in the loss to Northwestern. Here's what left an impression from the loss. 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3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's embarrassing loss to Northwestern The Wisconsin football team gave fans little to cheer about in the loss to Northwestern. Here's what left an impression from the loss.
Polzin: What I did and didn't like from Wisconsin football's worst performance in recent memory The Wisconsin football program's bowl streak seems in real jeopardy after a pitiful performance against Northwestern.
Open Jim at half: How does Wisconsin football's putrid first half stack up against other lows? BadgerExtra Columnist Jim Polzin answers subscribers' questions from an embarrassing first half against Northwestern.
Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. Northwestern The Wisconsin football team fell to 5-5 this season with their loss to Northwestern. How would you grade the Badgers' efforts in the loss?
'I hope it doesn’t get any lower than this': Wisconsin football staring into abyss Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai's return couldn't save the Badgers offense, and things look grim after Northwestern beat them.
Polzin: Badgers football's lack of passion, energy 'not what I came to Wisconsin for' The Wisconsin football team's latest loss left players searching for answers to explain the lack of passion and desire the Badgers are showing…
5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, Nebraska Both the Wisconsin and Nebraska football teams enter Saturday's game fighting for bowl eligibility. The winner will achieve it.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's 'embarrassing' loss to Northwestern A look at quarterback Tanner Mordecai's return, as well as the tale of two halves by the defensive line and more.
10 things we learned from Wisconsin football's 'embarrassing' loss to Northwestern The Badgers' latest ugly start, quarterback Tanner Mordecai's return and emotional responses for Wisconsin players are among this week's topics.
Here are the odds for Wisconsin football's Big Ten game against Nebraska Oddsmakers expect the Badgers to bounce back at home against the Huskers. Here's how Vegas sees the matchup.
Kickoff time, TV channel revealed for Wisconsin football at Minnesota The Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe may have even more meaning for both Wisconsin and Minnesota, as both teams are striving for bowl eligibility.
'If your feelings are hurt, change': Wisconsin football at crossroads ahead of rivalry matchup Wisconsin football leaders questioned the team's buy-in. Here's a look inside the team meeting and work that's followed as the Badgers prepare…
