BADGERS NOTES UW duo gets the job done this time From the Relive Barry Alvarez's first win as Wisconsin football coach series Vic Feuerherd and Bill Brophy Sports reporters Sep 15, 1990 Sep 15, 1990 Updated Jun 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Badgers running back Robert Williams bursts downfield for a 48-yard gain against Ball State at Camp Randall Stadium. SCOTT SEID, State Journal kAm#@36CE (:==:2>D 2?5 {:@?6== rC2H7@C5 AC@G65 $2EFC52J E92E E96J 962C5 E96 >6DD286 D6?E E@ E96> =2DE H66< 3J &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== 4@2496D]k^AmkAm(:==:2>D[ 2 E2:=324<[ 2?5 rC2H7@C5[ 2 H:56 C646:G6C[ 7@F?5 E96>D6=G6D 3FC:65 F?56C 4C:E:4:D> =2DE H66< 27E6C A@@C A6C7@C>2?46D :? 2 =@DD 282:?DE r2=:7@C?:2]k^AmkAmqFE E96J >256 2>6?5D :? 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