Wisconsin football grades: These beauts are worth an extra scoop of ice cream JIM POLZIN Oct 3, 2026 Oct 3, 2026 Updated 17 hrs ago × Badgers LB Mason Posa says he felt disrespected by MSU's fourth-down tries Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin graded the Wisconsin Badgers’ performance in their 31-3 victory over the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium:k9am~776?D6i q\A=FDk^9amkAmp ?6H\=@@< @776?D:G6 =:?6 762EFC65 z6G:? w6JH@@5 >@G:?8 E@ =67E E24<=6 2?5 t>6CD@? |2?56== E2<:?8 9:D DA@E 2E C:89E E24<=6] %92E 8C@FA A6C7@C>65 H6==[ 2?5 r@=E@? y@D6A9 E@@< 25G2?E286 @7 D@>6 3:8 9@=6D H9:=6 CFD9:?8 7@C `c` J2C5D] %9:D :D E96 5F2=\E9C62E BF2CE6C324< H6 H6C6 AC@>:D65 kDA2? :5lQ5@4D\:?E6C?2=\8F:5\dg466b62\f777\g_`_\f62c\a63e3gd527e5QmkDA2?m—k^DA2?mk^DA2?m y@D6A9 244@F?E65 7@C 7@FC E@F495@H?D[ :?4=F5:?8 E9C66 E9C@F89 E96 2:C kDA2? :5lQ5@4D\:?E6C?2=\8F:5\dg466b62\f777\g_`_\f62c\a63e3gd527e5QmkDA2?m—k^DA2?mk^DA2?m E9@F89 :E’5 36 ?:46 E@ D66 E92E 4@>A=6E:@? 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Badgers LB Mason Posa says he felt disrespected by MSU's fourth-down tries Badgers LB Mason Posa says he felt disrespected by MSU's fourth-down tries
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's rout of Michigan State A clean offensive performance, headlined by a dominant rushing effort from Colton Joseph, helped the Badgers coast past the Spartans. Here's w…
3 key plays from Wisconsin football's lopsided win over Michigan State The Badgers had several splash plays and defensive stops against the Spartans. Here are three of those that proved pivotal in the Big Ten win.
Polzin: These Badgers say they’re 'different.' They’re starting to prove it Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell spent all week worrying about a letdown. Then his players went out and eased his concerns in easy win ov…
How Wisconsin football’s offensive line gamble paid off against Michigan State Luke Fickell and Wisconsin reshuffled the offensive line this week. The early returns included 228 rushing yards and no sacks allowed.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football coast past Michigan State Sebastian Cheeks finished with just one tackle and one pass breakup. Those numbers don’t come close to showing his impact. That plus more obse…
