Photos: Wisconsin falls to Washington State at Camp Randall Stadium

UW football leads Washington State at the half despite out of character play from both the offense and defense at times. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

One of the advantages the Badgers expected to have was on the line. But the Cougars mostly bottled up UW’s rushing attack between the tackles.

Columnist Jim Polzin doesn't hold back in grading the Wisconsin football's team performance in its loss to Washington State at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Wisconsin defense was good Saturday. But it needed to be great in the clutch, and when it wasn't, the Badgers ran out of time against visiting Washington State.

The Badgers' loss to Washington State had several positive moments in a day filled with miscues. Plus the latest way Braelon Allen honored Gary Brown.

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Aspects examined include center Joe Tippmann's holding penalties, the Badgers' poor tackling, and quarterback Graham Mertz's footwork. 

The outcome surely wasn't what Badgers fans were hoping for, but that doesn't mean Wisconsin's loss to Washington State didn't come without some valuable lessons. 

The Badgers once again will be without one of its leaders in the secondary heading into the nonconference finale.

The all-Big Ten running back felt an awkward landing during the fourth quarter Saturday. He later returned and on Monday updates his status.

Senior defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and other Badgers leaders said the team was flat before and during Saturday's loss against Washington State.

The Badgers are hurting themselves on special teams, from missed field goals to losing field position on punt returns. 

The Badgers' rushing attack is not clicking yet. Issues inside Wazzu's 40 and with short-yardage situations plagued UW in last week's loss.

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The offensive line's demeanor and Graham Mertz's generosity highlight Wisconsin football's keys to victory Saturday at Camp Randall.

Badgers coach Paul Chryst provides updates on injuries to two starters ahead of Saturday's game against New Mexico State. 

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BadgerExtra has Wisconsin fans covered with a complete breakdown of everything they need to know before venturing to Camp Randall or turning on their televisions.

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