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Photos: Samantha Madar's favorite Wisconsin football photos from the regular season
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Photojournalist Samantha Madar's favorite photos from 2023 Wisconsin football regular season at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Jack Nelson (79) looks into the stands before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Rodas Johnson (56) skips to the stadium before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Alexander Smith (11) and linebacker Jordan Turner (54) celebrate in the second half 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 cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) intercepts a pass intended for Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Christian Dremel (6) in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23) smiles after cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) scored a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Cole Lacrue (17) grabs the helmet of Georgia Southern Eagles running back David Mbadinga (31) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers student sections dance to “Jump Around” 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 Braelon Allen (0) is tackled by Buffalo Bulls defensive end Jyaire Stevens (4) during the season opener at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) recovers a wild snap next to running back Chez Mellusi (1) during the first half of the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) yells after a drive against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) celebrate after sacking Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback Davis Brin (5) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) celebrates after sacking Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback JC French (12) during the second half of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell leads his team to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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walks through the Camp Randall Memorial Arch before the game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Tucker Ashcraft (38) catches a touchdown pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers student section dances to “Jump Around” in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) runs off the field after defeating Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) attempts to catch a pass against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) deflects a pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) tackles Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) intercepts a pass intended for Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) is escorted off the field in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) celebrates with wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) after Pauling scored a tochdown in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers student section dances to “Jump Around” in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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A fan wears a University of Michigan themed costume to the Badger-Buckeye game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) and cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) take down Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Northwestern in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) hugs his grandma as he walks to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Northwestern in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jace Arnold (22) greets his mother as he walks to Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Northwestern in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) runs the ball against Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller (34) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. (35) in the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) runs with the ball during warm-ups at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (10) sacks Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers celebrate after defeating Nebraska Cornhuskers in overtime at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel and offensive coordinator Phil Longo congratulate each other after their overtime victory against Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman (14) intercepts a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in overtime at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23), safety Kamo'i Latu (13) celebrate with safety Preston Zachman (14) after Zachman’s interception in overtime at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) runs the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Isaac Gifford (2) in overtime at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) celebrates after a run against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) leaps over Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23) in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium before the game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers take the field before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
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