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Chez Mellusi's long TD run in photos from breaking through the line to the end zone

  • Sep 2, 2023
  • Sep 2, 2023 Updated Apr 12, 2024
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Wisconsin football's Chez Mellusi broke an 89-yard touchdown run in Saturday's win. Six photos capture his run against Buffalo.

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the season opener against Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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