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Badgers freshman QB Graham Mertz leads second-half scoring drive as Wisconsin routs Kent State

COLTEN BARTHOLOMEW
Oct 6, 2019
Oct 6, 2019 Updated Jun 6, 2025

The Badgers clinched their third shutout of the year after defeating Kent State, 48-0! Jonathan Taylor had five touchdowns in the victory.

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Freshman quarterback Graham Mertz says he’s doing whatever he can to stay ready for when his number is called.

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