Photos: Wisconsin opens football season against Illinois State
A collection of photos from the Wisconsin Badgers football team's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Badgers safety John Torchio returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Badgers safety John Torchio returns an interception for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin offensive line coach Bob Bostad watches warmups before Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Keeanu Benton warms up before Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Jay Shaw warms up before Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin safety John Torchio celebrates his interception return for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen runs past Illinois State's Franky West, right, and Jeremiah Jordan during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen gets past Illinois State's Dillon Gearhart for a 96-yard touchdown run during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen runs past Illinois State's Franky West for a 96-yard touchdown run during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's John Torchio returns an interception for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's John Torchio runs back an interception for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's John Torchio celebrates his interception returns for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen runs past Illinois State's Cade Campos during their game Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen celebrates his 96-yard touchdown run against Illinois State during the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's John Torchio (15) runs back an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin's Nick Herbig sacks Illinois State's Zack Annexstad during their game Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst reacts during the first half of Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen cuts during Saturday's season opener against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen finds open space against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen breaks free against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen finds the end zone against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi finds a hole against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Isaac Guerendo runs for a touchdown against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Chimere Dike, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with Markus Allen during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Chimere Dike celebrates his touchdown catch with Keontez Lewis during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Chimere Dike catches a touchdown pass during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Isaac Guerendo is tackled by Illinois State's Deandre Lamont during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass against Illinois State during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi breaks away from Illinois State's Sy Dabney during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen tries to run past Illinois State's Deandre Lamont during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst watches during the second half of the season opener against Illinois State Sept. 3 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Illinois State's Noah Hickcox tries to stop Wisconsin's Graham Mertz during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Chimere Dike is stopped by Illinois State's Franky West during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin's Braelon Allen leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst talks to Graham Mertz during Saturday's season opener at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter tight end Clay Cundiff (85) during Saturday's 38-0 win against Illinois State.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) hauls in a 16-yard touchdown pass in the 3rd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown pass in the 3rd quarter with Wisconsin Badgers tight end Clay Cundiff (85). The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo (20) scores on a 1-yard run in the 4th quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) celebrates a sack of Illinois State Redbirds quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) tackles Illinois State Redbirds tight end Bryson Deming (86) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) is hit by Illinois State Redbirds linebacker Jeremiah Jordan (18), left, and Illinois State Redbirds defensive back Franky West (7) on a 2nd quarter run. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks free for a 96-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Illinois State Redbirds wide receiver J'Kalon Carter (2) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Cedrick Dort Jr. (5), and Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) celebrates a sack of Illinois State Redbirds quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Illinois State Redbirds defensive back Sy Dabney (23) in the 2nd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) celebrates his 96-yard touchdown run in the second quarter on Saturday against Illinois State. That run broke a program record set by James White.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) sacks Illinois State Redbirds quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) in the 1st quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks free for a 96-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks free for a 96-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter. The Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo Steve Apps for the State Journal.
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