The UW Marching Band performed Tuesday at the Rose Bowl Bash in downtown Los Angeles. The Badgers play Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday in…
Tom Oates: These Badgers, Ducks very different than the teams that met in 2012 Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. — If you were lucky enough to see the 2012 Rose Bowl, chances are you haven’t forgotten Oregon speed demons LaMichael James and De’Anthony Thomas trading haymakers with University of Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson until the clock finally ran out on the Badgers.
At the time, the Ducks’ 45-38 victory was the highest-scoring game in Rose Bowl history.
Who has the edge when the Badgers take on Oregon in the Rose Bowl?
WHEN THE BADGERS HAVE THE BALL
The Badgers played one of their best halves of offense to open the Big Ten Championship Game, and held a 21-7 lead at halftime. That didn’t stick, as Ohio State stormed back to win, but the things that worked early on are what UW can focus on against the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Led by senior quarterback Justin Herbert (above), the Ducks have one of the best passing attacks in the country. Oregon’s team passing efficiency rating of 160.37 is 13th in the FBS. Herbert threw for 32 touchdowns to just five interceptions, and used a bevy of receiving threats to do it.
Four Oregon receivers have at least 25 catches, 400 yards and three touchdowns this season. Junior Johnny Johnson III leads the group with 55 catches and 818 yards, and his seven touchdowns are tied with Jaylon Reed (50 catches, 465 yards) for the team lead. However, the Ducks maintain balance offensively with a solid running game — an average Oregon game has 37 rushes and 33 passes.
Neither team has had a particularly strong year out of their kickers.
UW’s Zach Hintze missed his first field goal since taking over as the placekicker when his 48-yard field goal went left against the Buckeyes. Between Hintze and Collin Larsh, Badgers kickers are 12 of 18 on field goals this season. Oregon’s Camden Lewis is 9 of 14 on field goals after starting the year 0-for-3.
Mario Cristobal’s short tenure as the Ducks’ coach has seen the program get back to national relevance after a couple of down seasons.
The longtime offensive line coach is 20-6 as Oregon’s top man, and looking for his second bowl win. He makes his mark on the Ducks’ offensive line, which has been one of the best units in the country. Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, was hired as the head coach at UNLV in early December, but will coach the Rose Bowl.
There’s a thought out there that because of the College Football Playoff, the Rose Bowl doesn’t hold the same meaning it once did — don’t buy it. Both teams will be thoroughly motivated to end bounce-back seasons for their programs with a strong showing, and winning the biggest bowl game outside of the playoff will do that.
The Badgers will certainly have some extra juice with two of their best players, Taylor and center Tyler Biadasz (above), likely playing their final games for the program. UW also wants to shake its three-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl.
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'It's all coming full circle:' Badgers' Jack Sanborn set to face Oregon, his father's alma mater
Jack Sanborn
PASADENA, Calif. — Paul Sanborn never got to see his son Jack play football for the University of Wisconsin. But he’s been on Jack’s mind often this month.
Jack, a sophomore inside linebacker for the Badgers, is preparing for a Rose Bowl matchup with the Oregon Ducks, the team Paul lettered for three times as an offensive lineman from 1980 to '82. Paul passed away in 2005 when Jack was 4 years old, but his time as a Duck was influential for Jack as he grew up.
Who has the edge when the Badgers take on Oregon in the Rose Bowl?
WHEN THE BADGERS HAVE THE BALL
The Badgers played one of their best halves of offense to open the Big Ten Championship Game, and held a 21-7 lead at halftime. That didn’t stick, as Ohio State stormed back to win, but the things that worked early on are what UW can focus on against the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Led by senior quarterback Justin Herbert (above), the Ducks have one of the best passing attacks in the country. Oregon’s team passing efficiency rating of 160.37 is 13th in the FBS. Herbert threw for 32 touchdowns to just five interceptions, and used a bevy of receiving threats to do it.
Four Oregon receivers have at least 25 catches, 400 yards and three touchdowns this season. Junior Johnny Johnson III leads the group with 55 catches and 818 yards, and his seven touchdowns are tied with Jaylon Reed (50 catches, 465 yards) for the team lead. However, the Ducks maintain balance offensively with a solid running game — an average Oregon game has 37 rushes and 33 passes.
Neither team has had a particularly strong year out of their kickers.
UW’s Zach Hintze missed his first field goal since taking over as the placekicker when his 48-yard field goal went left against the Buckeyes. Between Hintze and Collin Larsh, Badgers kickers are 12 of 18 on field goals this season. Oregon’s Camden Lewis is 9 of 14 on field goals after starting the year 0-for-3.
Mario Cristobal’s short tenure as the Ducks’ coach has seen the program get back to national relevance after a couple of down seasons.
The longtime offensive line coach is 20-6 as Oregon’s top man, and looking for his second bowl win. He makes his mark on the Ducks’ offensive line, which has been one of the best units in the country. Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, was hired as the head coach at UNLV in early December, but will coach the Rose Bowl.
There’s a thought out there that because of the College Football Playoff, the Rose Bowl doesn’t hold the same meaning it once did — don’t buy it. Both teams will be thoroughly motivated to end bounce-back seasons for their programs with a strong showing, and winning the biggest bowl game outside of the playoff will do that.
The Badgers will certainly have some extra juice with two of their best players, Taylor and center Tyler Biadasz (above), likely playing their final games for the program. UW also wants to shake its three-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl.
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Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard 'home' in Madison, not drawn to other jobs yet
PASADENA, Calif. — Jim Leonhard has been through this before.
The University of Wisconsin football team’s defensive coordinator picks up on the chatter surrounding him as a potential head coach just as he heard people talk up his abilities as a player during his NFL career.
Who has the edge when the Badgers take on Oregon in the Rose Bowl?
WHEN THE BADGERS HAVE THE BALL
The Badgers played one of their best halves of offense to open the Big Ten Championship Game, and held a 21-7 lead at halftime. That didn’t stick, as Ohio State stormed back to win, but the things that worked early on are what UW can focus on against the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Led by senior quarterback Justin Herbert (above), the Ducks have one of the best passing attacks in the country. Oregon’s team passing efficiency rating of 160.37 is 13th in the FBS. Herbert threw for 32 touchdowns to just five interceptions, and used a bevy of receiving threats to do it.
Four Oregon receivers have at least 25 catches, 400 yards and three touchdowns this season. Junior Johnny Johnson III leads the group with 55 catches and 818 yards, and his seven touchdowns are tied with Jaylon Reed (50 catches, 465 yards) for the team lead. However, the Ducks maintain balance offensively with a solid running game — an average Oregon game has 37 rushes and 33 passes.
Neither team has had a particularly strong year out of their kickers.
UW’s Zach Hintze missed his first field goal since taking over as the placekicker when his 48-yard field goal went left against the Buckeyes. Between Hintze and Collin Larsh, Badgers kickers are 12 of 18 on field goals this season. Oregon’s Camden Lewis is 9 of 14 on field goals after starting the year 0-for-3.
Mario Cristobal’s short tenure as the Ducks’ coach has seen the program get back to national relevance after a couple of down seasons.
The longtime offensive line coach is 20-6 as Oregon’s top man, and looking for his second bowl win. He makes his mark on the Ducks’ offensive line, which has been one of the best units in the country. Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, was hired as the head coach at UNLV in early December, but will coach the Rose Bowl.
There’s a thought out there that because of the College Football Playoff, the Rose Bowl doesn’t hold the same meaning it once did — don’t buy it. Both teams will be thoroughly motivated to end bounce-back seasons for their programs with a strong showing, and winning the biggest bowl game outside of the playoff will do that.
The Badgers will certainly have some extra juice with two of their best players, Taylor and center Tyler Biadasz (above), likely playing their final games for the program. UW also wants to shake its three-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl.
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From Amherst to Pasadena, Badgers' Tyler Biadasz, Garrett Groshek share special journey
Biadasz
Groshek
PASADENA, Calif. — Before they were part of the University of Wisconsin football team, Tyler Biadasz and Garrett Groshek hugged on the field at Camp Randall Stadium.
They had just won the WIAA Division 5 state championship for Amherst in 2015, but they didn’t know what the future held. Biadasz had a scholarship to UW, but Groshek was still deciding on his college future. In that moment, they shared how much they appreciated each another, not knowing if they’d ever play together again. They learned they would months later when Groshek chose to join UW as a walk-on, and the redshirt juniors have enjoyed successful careers with the Badgers.
Who has the edge when the Badgers take on Oregon in the Rose Bowl?
WHEN THE BADGERS HAVE THE BALL
The Badgers played one of their best halves of offense to open the Big Ten Championship Game, and held a 21-7 lead at halftime. That didn’t stick, as Ohio State stormed back to win, but the things that worked early on are what UW can focus on against the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Led by senior quarterback Justin Herbert (above), the Ducks have one of the best passing attacks in the country. Oregon’s team passing efficiency rating of 160.37 is 13th in the FBS. Herbert threw for 32 touchdowns to just five interceptions, and used a bevy of receiving threats to do it.
Four Oregon receivers have at least 25 catches, 400 yards and three touchdowns this season. Junior Johnny Johnson III leads the group with 55 catches and 818 yards, and his seven touchdowns are tied with Jaylon Reed (50 catches, 465 yards) for the team lead. However, the Ducks maintain balance offensively with a solid running game — an average Oregon game has 37 rushes and 33 passes.
Neither team has had a particularly strong year out of their kickers.
UW’s Zach Hintze missed his first field goal since taking over as the placekicker when his 48-yard field goal went left against the Buckeyes. Between Hintze and Collin Larsh, Badgers kickers are 12 of 18 on field goals this season. Oregon’s Camden Lewis is 9 of 14 on field goals after starting the year 0-for-3.
Mario Cristobal’s short tenure as the Ducks’ coach has seen the program get back to national relevance after a couple of down seasons.
The longtime offensive line coach is 20-6 as Oregon’s top man, and looking for his second bowl win. He makes his mark on the Ducks’ offensive line, which has been one of the best units in the country. Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, was hired as the head coach at UNLV in early December, but will coach the Rose Bowl.
There’s a thought out there that because of the College Football Playoff, the Rose Bowl doesn’t hold the same meaning it once did — don’t buy it. Both teams will be thoroughly motivated to end bounce-back seasons for their programs with a strong showing, and winning the biggest bowl game outside of the playoff will do that.
The Badgers will certainly have some extra juice with two of their best players, Taylor and center Tyler Biadasz (above), likely playing their final games for the program. UW also wants to shake its three-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl.
For University of Oregon football coach Mario Cristobal, the Rose Bowl is an opportunity to cement a quick turnaround for his program after a …
Tom Oates: Bowl games bring out best in Badgers coach Paul Chryst
PASADENA, Calif. — With several weeks to prepare for bowl games, college football coaches often get adventuresome, putting in new plays and schemes they wouldn’t have time for in their normal week-to-week routine.
Tight end Jake Ferguson is hoping University of Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst is at his creative best when the Badgers (10-3) meet Oregon (11-2) Wednesday in the Rose Bowl.
Who has the edge when the Badgers take on Oregon in the Rose Bowl?
WHEN THE BADGERS HAVE THE BALL
The Badgers played one of their best halves of offense to open the Big Ten Championship Game, and held a 21-7 lead at halftime. That didn’t stick, as Ohio State stormed back to win, but the things that worked early on are what UW can focus on against the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Led by senior quarterback Justin Herbert (above), the Ducks have one of the best passing attacks in the country. Oregon’s team passing efficiency rating of 160.37 is 13th in the FBS. Herbert threw for 32 touchdowns to just five interceptions, and used a bevy of receiving threats to do it.
Four Oregon receivers have at least 25 catches, 400 yards and three touchdowns this season. Junior Johnny Johnson III leads the group with 55 catches and 818 yards, and his seven touchdowns are tied with Jaylon Reed (50 catches, 465 yards) for the team lead. However, the Ducks maintain balance offensively with a solid running game — an average Oregon game has 37 rushes and 33 passes.
Neither team has had a particularly strong year out of their kickers.
UW’s Zach Hintze missed his first field goal since taking over as the placekicker when his 48-yard field goal went left against the Buckeyes. Between Hintze and Collin Larsh, Badgers kickers are 12 of 18 on field goals this season. Oregon’s Camden Lewis is 9 of 14 on field goals after starting the year 0-for-3.
Mario Cristobal’s short tenure as the Ducks’ coach has seen the program get back to national relevance after a couple of down seasons.
The longtime offensive line coach is 20-6 as Oregon’s top man, and looking for his second bowl win. He makes his mark on the Ducks’ offensive line, which has been one of the best units in the country. Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, was hired as the head coach at UNLV in early December, but will coach the Rose Bowl.
There’s a thought out there that because of the College Football Playoff, the Rose Bowl doesn’t hold the same meaning it once did — don’t buy it. Both teams will be thoroughly motivated to end bounce-back seasons for their programs with a strong showing, and winning the biggest bowl game outside of the playoff will do that.
The Badgers will certainly have some extra juice with two of their best players, Taylor and center Tyler Biadasz (above), likely playing their final games for the program. UW also wants to shake its three-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl.
Who has the edge when the Badgers take on Oregon in the Rose Bowl?
WHEN THE BADGERS HAVE THE BALL
The Badgers played one of their best halves of offense to open the Big Ten Championship Game, and held a 21-7 lead at halftime. That didn’t stick, as Ohio State stormed back to win, but the things that worked early on are what UW can focus on against the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Led by senior quarterback Justin Herbert (above), the Ducks have one of the best passing attacks in the country. Oregon’s team passing efficiency rating of 160.37 is 13th in the FBS. Herbert threw for 32 touchdowns to just five interceptions, and used a bevy of receiving threats to do it.
Four Oregon receivers have at least 25 catches, 400 yards and three touchdowns this season. Junior Johnny Johnson III leads the group with 55 catches and 818 yards, and his seven touchdowns are tied with Jaylon Reed (50 catches, 465 yards) for the team lead. However, the Ducks maintain balance offensively with a solid running game — an average Oregon game has 37 rushes and 33 passes.
Neither team has had a particularly strong year out of their kickers.
UW’s Zach Hintze missed his first field goal since taking over as the placekicker when his 48-yard field goal went left against the Buckeyes. Between Hintze and Collin Larsh, Badgers kickers are 12 of 18 on field goals this season. Oregon’s Camden Lewis is 9 of 14 on field goals after starting the year 0-for-3.
Mario Cristobal’s short tenure as the Ducks’ coach has seen the program get back to national relevance after a couple of down seasons.
The longtime offensive line coach is 20-6 as Oregon’s top man, and looking for his second bowl win. He makes his mark on the Ducks’ offensive line, which has been one of the best units in the country. Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, was hired as the head coach at UNLV in early December, but will coach the Rose Bowl.
There’s a thought out there that because of the College Football Playoff, the Rose Bowl doesn’t hold the same meaning it once did — don’t buy it. Both teams will be thoroughly motivated to end bounce-back seasons for their programs with a strong showing, and winning the biggest bowl game outside of the playoff will do that.
The Badgers will certainly have some extra juice with two of their best players, Taylor and center Tyler Biadasz (above), likely playing their final games for the program. UW also wants to shake its three-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl.
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Badgers must corral Oregon senior quarterback Justin Herbert in Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. — Justin Herbert’s attitude screams quarterback, even when he’s not in his helmet and shoulder pads.
From how he sits — straight up and assertive — and fields questions, the direct answers he provides and how he commands a crowd, it makes sense he’s a person his Oregon football teammates follow. His attitude and strong play on the field have led the No. 7 Ducks (11-2) to the Rose Bowl against the University of Wisconsin (10-3) and have him rated among the top quarterback prospects in this spring’s NFL draft.
Ron Dayne scored four touchdowns and ran for 246 yards, just one yard short of the Rose Bowl record, in a victory over UCLA in the 1999 Rose Bowl.
CRAIG SCHREINER
Result: UW 38, UCLA 31
Recap: After finishing in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title, the Badgers were heavy underdogs going into the 1999 Rose Bowl. But a dominant performance from Ron Dayne and the UW offensive line was enough to power UW to a win.
Badgers quarterback Brooks Bollinger escapes pressure from Stanford's Austin Lee in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Bollinger ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to clinch the Badgers' 17-9 win.
MIKE DEVRIES, THE CAPITAL TIMES
Result: UW 17, Stanford 9
Recap: UW made history by becoming the first Big Ten team to win back-to-back Rose Bowls after it defeated the Cardinal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run Jan. 1, 2011, against TCU in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Result: TCU 21, UW 19
Recap: The Badgers’ chance for a thrilling comeback in the last two minutes was dashed when TCU’s Tank Carder broke up a pass on a two-point conversion try.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
M.P. KING, STATE JOURNAL
Result: Oregon 45, UW 38
Recap: The Badgers came up just short in what was the highest-scoring Rose Bowl to that point.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for 24 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
M.P. KING, State Journal
Result: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Recap: Another Rose Bowl comeback came up just short for the Badgers.
Ron Dayne scored four touchdowns and ran for 246 yards, just one yard short of the Rose Bowl record, in a victory over UCLA in the 1999 Rose Bowl.
CRAIG SCHREINER
Result: UW 38, UCLA 31
Recap: After finishing in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title, the Badgers were heavy underdogs going into the 1999 Rose Bowl. But a dominant performance from Ron Dayne and the UW offensive line was enough to power UW to a win.
Badgers quarterback Brooks Bollinger escapes pressure from Stanford's Austin Lee in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Bollinger ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to clinch the Badgers' 17-9 win.
MIKE DEVRIES, THE CAPITAL TIMES
Result: UW 17, Stanford 9
Recap: UW made history by becoming the first Big Ten team to win back-to-back Rose Bowls after it defeated the Cardinal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run Jan. 1, 2011, against TCU in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Result: TCU 21, UW 19
Recap: The Badgers’ chance for a thrilling comeback in the last two minutes was dashed when TCU’s Tank Carder broke up a pass on a two-point conversion try.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
M.P. KING, STATE JOURNAL
Result: Oregon 45, UW 38
Recap: The Badgers came up just short in what was the highest-scoring Rose Bowl to that point.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for 24 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
M.P. KING, State Journal
Result: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Recap: Another Rose Bowl comeback came up just short for the Badgers.
Badgers brace for Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux
LOS ANGELES — Kayvon Thibodeaux wears his origin on his left arm.
The tattoo depicts part of what the Oregon freshman defensive end saw growing up in Los Angeles. Palm trees and the L.A. skyline sit atop the L.A. Dodgers’ logo in the image. He’s proud of where he’s from and what he’s accomplished in his first year with the program.
Three keys to the Wisconsin Badgers winning the Rose Bowl
1. Feed Quintez Cephus
Associated Press
Though Jonathan Taylor is unquestionably the most important piece to the Badgers’ offense, getting Quintez Cephus, a junior wide receiver, involved early and often is crucial for UW’s success.
If quarterback Jack Coan can get Cephus (above) going, it opens things up for the rest of the offense, including Taylor. That’s the formula that worked for a little over a half against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, when Cephus was targeted 14 times, made seven catches and gained 122 yards.
The passing game of the Ducks gets a lot of the publicity, but make no mistake, Oregon is a balanced team. When at its best, the running game adds an explosive element that helps Oregon keep the throttle down on opponents.
While the Ducks’ depth chart lists four running backs as potential starters, sophomore CJ Verdell (above) is the front man in the backfield. Verdell, who hails from Chula Vista, Calif., has scored eight touchdowns and has a team-best 1,171 yards on 180 carries this season.
Jack Coan's roots in lacrosse serve him well as Badgers' quarterback
LOS ANGELES — Jack Coan dropped back to pass on the final play of the Big Ten Championship Game and didn’t see an open target.
The game was already over — the University of Wisconsin football team was down two scores with the final seconds ticking off the clock — but Coan, a junior quarterback, was still trying to make a play. He scrambled to his right and tried to make his way to the end zone. He was stopped 3 yards short by a walloping hit from Ohio State safety Josh Proctor.
Ron Dayne scored four touchdowns and ran for 246 yards, just one yard short of the Rose Bowl record, in a victory over UCLA in the 1999 Rose Bowl.
CRAIG SCHREINER
Result: UW 38, UCLA 31
Recap: After finishing in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title, the Badgers were heavy underdogs going into the 1999 Rose Bowl. But a dominant performance from Ron Dayne and the UW offensive line was enough to power UW to a win.
Badgers quarterback Brooks Bollinger escapes pressure from Stanford's Austin Lee in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Bollinger ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to clinch the Badgers' 17-9 win.
MIKE DEVRIES, THE CAPITAL TIMES
Result: UW 17, Stanford 9
Recap: UW made history by becoming the first Big Ten team to win back-to-back Rose Bowls after it defeated the Cardinal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run Jan. 1, 2011, against TCU in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Result: TCU 21, UW 19
Recap: The Badgers’ chance for a thrilling comeback in the last two minutes was dashed when TCU’s Tank Carder broke up a pass on a two-point conversion try.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
M.P. KING, STATE JOURNAL
Result: Oregon 45, UW 38
Recap: The Badgers came up just short in what was the highest-scoring Rose Bowl to that point.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for 24 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
M.P. KING, State Journal
Result: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Recap: Another Rose Bowl comeback came up just short for the Badgers.
Outside linebackers Tyler Johnson, Christian Bell become factors in limited appearances
Patience is one of the toughest virtues to follow in college football.
With short careers and chances to play condensed to about a dozen weeks in the fall and winter, waiting your turn isn’t the easiest task to accomplish.
Ron Dayne scored four touchdowns and ran for 246 yards, just one yard short of the Rose Bowl record, in a victory over UCLA in the 1999 Rose Bowl.
CRAIG SCHREINER
Result: UW 38, UCLA 31
Recap: After finishing in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title, the Badgers were heavy underdogs going into the 1999 Rose Bowl. But a dominant performance from Ron Dayne and the UW offensive line was enough to power UW to a win.
Badgers quarterback Brooks Bollinger escapes pressure from Stanford's Austin Lee in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Bollinger ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to clinch the Badgers' 17-9 win.
MIKE DEVRIES, THE CAPITAL TIMES
Result: UW 17, Stanford 9
Recap: UW made history by becoming the first Big Ten team to win back-to-back Rose Bowls after it defeated the Cardinal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run Jan. 1, 2011, against TCU in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Result: TCU 21, UW 19
Recap: The Badgers’ chance for a thrilling comeback in the last two minutes was dashed when TCU’s Tank Carder broke up a pass on a two-point conversion try.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
M.P. KING, STATE JOURNAL
Result: Oregon 45, UW 38
Recap: The Badgers came up just short in what was the highest-scoring Rose Bowl to that point.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for 24 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
M.P. KING, State Journal
Result: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Recap: Another Rose Bowl comeback came up just short for the Badgers.
UW's Barry Alvarez dismisses the notion that Rose Bowl means less since advent of College Football Playoff
The beauty of the scene hit Barry Alvarez hard the first time he saw it.
The field itself, the stadium surrounding it, the palm trees and the mountains in the background — all of it took the breath away from the University of Wisconsin athletic director when he was an assistant football coach for Iowa getting ready to play in the Rose Bowl.
Ron Dayne scored four touchdowns and ran for 246 yards, just one yard short of the Rose Bowl record, in a victory over UCLA in the 1999 Rose Bowl.
CRAIG SCHREINER
Result: UW 38, UCLA 31
Recap: After finishing in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title, the Badgers were heavy underdogs going into the 1999 Rose Bowl. But a dominant performance from Ron Dayne and the UW offensive line was enough to power UW to a win.
Badgers quarterback Brooks Bollinger escapes pressure from Stanford's Austin Lee in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Bollinger ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to clinch the Badgers' 17-9 win.
MIKE DEVRIES, THE CAPITAL TIMES
Result: UW 17, Stanford 9
Recap: UW made history by becoming the first Big Ten team to win back-to-back Rose Bowls after it defeated the Cardinal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run Jan. 1, 2011, against TCU in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Result: TCU 21, UW 19
Recap: The Badgers’ chance for a thrilling comeback in the last two minutes was dashed when TCU’s Tank Carder broke up a pass on a two-point conversion try.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
M.P. KING, STATE JOURNAL
Result: Oregon 45, UW 38
Recap: The Badgers came up just short in what was the highest-scoring Rose Bowl to that point.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for 24 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
M.P. KING, State Journal
Result: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Recap: Another Rose Bowl comeback came up just short for the Badgers.
Badgers' Jake Ferguson ready for new vantage point on Rose Bowl
Ferguson
Jake Ferguson’s most memorable experience at the Rose Bowl to this point left him in tears.
The University of Wisconsin football team’s sophomore tight end was a middle schooler when his grandfather, Barry Alvarez, came back to coach the Badgers in the 2013 Rose Bowl against Stanford. Alvarez wanted his family to experience the Rose Bowl up close, so Ferguson and his brother, Joe, were in the locker room.
Ron Dayne scored four touchdowns and ran for 246 yards, just one yard short of the Rose Bowl record, in a victory over UCLA in the 1999 Rose Bowl.
CRAIG SCHREINER
Result: UW 38, UCLA 31
Recap: After finishing in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title, the Badgers were heavy underdogs going into the 1999 Rose Bowl. But a dominant performance from Ron Dayne and the UW offensive line was enough to power UW to a win.
Badgers quarterback Brooks Bollinger escapes pressure from Stanford's Austin Lee in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Bollinger ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to clinch the Badgers' 17-9 win.
MIKE DEVRIES, THE CAPITAL TIMES
Result: UW 17, Stanford 9
Recap: UW made history by becoming the first Big Ten team to win back-to-back Rose Bowls after it defeated the Cardinal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run Jan. 1, 2011, against TCU in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Result: TCU 21, UW 19
Recap: The Badgers’ chance for a thrilling comeback in the last two minutes was dashed when TCU’s Tank Carder broke up a pass on a two-point conversion try.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 45-38 loss to the Oregon Ducks in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
M.P. KING, STATE JOURNAL
Result: Oregon 45, UW 38
Recap: The Badgers came up just short in what was the highest-scoring Rose Bowl to that point.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for 24 yards and a first down in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
M.P. KING, State Journal
Result: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14
Recap: Another Rose Bowl comeback came up just short for the Badgers.
