Heartbreak in Madtown: Ohio State tops Wisconsin in OT, 30-23
MADISON — No. 2 Ohio State broke the hearts of the Badger faithful on Saturday evening, October 15th -- when the Buckeyes beat No. 8 Wisconsin in overtime, 30-23.The Badgers were first to strike with a 46-yard field goal early in the first quarter.
"Big success:" Kids with Down syndrome, including Blake Mielke's brother are Wisconsin Badgers for a day
MADISON -- It has been a season that has exceeded all expectations thus far for the Wisconsin Badgers football team -- but what the team did on June 9th had an impact that goes beyond mere wins and losses.
Badgers: Another big test on the road vs. Wolverines
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Wilton Speight threw a tiebreaking, 46-yard touchdown pass to Amara Darboh midway through the fourth quarter and Jourdan Lewis had a spectacular, one-handed interception as No. 4 Michigan held on to beat No. 8 Wisconsin 14-7 on Saturday.Jim Harbaugh helped the Wolverines (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) beat a top-10 team for the first time since their Rich Rodriguez-led team rallied to beat the ninth-ranked Badgers in 2008.Wisconsin (4-1, 1-1) had the ball at their 8 with 2:59 and no timeouts left with a chance to beat a third team ranked in the top 10.The Badgers went for it on fourth-and-10 from its 8, with no timeouts left, and Alex Hornibrook's deep pass was picked off by Lewis.Lewis leaped to snatch the ball out of the air with his right hand and pinned it against his hip for an interception near midfield with 2:15 left to play.Hornibrook , in his second start, threw three interceptions.The freshman quarterback did throw a game-tying, 17-yard TD pass to Dare Ogunbowale midway through the third quarter.Michigan had chances to have a bigger cushion, but Kenny Allen missed two field goals and his replacement, Ryan Tice missed a field goal.THE TAKEAWAYWisconsin: The Badgers never led in the game, coming off a 30-6 win against then-No. 8 Michigan State on the road following a season-opening victory against then-No. 5 LSU.
Wisconsin Badgers: Kicker Rafael Gaglianone out for the season after surgery for back injury
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers kicker Rafael Gaglianone is out for the remainder of the season after he had surgery on Thursday, September 29th for a back injury, according to a release at UWBadgers.com.According to Badgers officials, Gaglianone missed the Badgers' 30-6 win at Michigan State last Saturday, September 24th as a result of the injury.His condition appeared to improve Sunday -- but worsened in the days that followed, leading to the need for the surgical procedure."You're disappointed for Rafael because of all the work he's put in and how well he was playing.
On Wisconsin! Badgers No. 8 in AP college football poll after dominating Michigan State 30-6
MADISON -- Wisconsin moved up to No. 8 in The Associated Press college football poll and LSU became the second preseason top-10 team to drop out of the rankings in the first month of the season.There were few changes in the Top 25 as the only four ranked teams that lost did so to other ranked teams.The top teams held their spots, led by No. 1 Alabama.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State in Big Ten matchup
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Leo Musso returned a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and No. 11 Wisconsin turned its early-season showdown with No. 8 Michigan State into a rout, beating the Spartans 30-6 on Saturday.
Marquette basketball players reach out to kids in the Sherman Park neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- There are many different ways sports can help affect change.
Hornibrook leads Badgers to victory over Georgia State, 23-17
MADISON — Backup quarterback Alex Hornibrook led No. 9 Wisconsin to three scoring drives in the second half, helping the sluggish Badgers avert an embarrassing upset with a 23-17 win on Saturday over Georgia State.Hornibrook took over for Bart Houston late in the third quarter with Wisconsin stuck in an offensive malaise.
Wisconsin Badgers take on Akron Zips in home opener
MADISON — Corey Clement ran for two scores before leaving with an injury, Jazz Peavy had two touchdown catches and No. 10 Wisconsin stuffed Akron's spread offense in a 54-10 win on Saturday.The Badgers (2-0) didn't slack off in their 2016 debut at Camp Randall Stadium, a week after outmuscling SEC power LSU 16-14 in the season opener.Bart Houston threw for 231 yards, showing chemistry with Peavy against the porous Zips (1-1).
"I carry Sam with me:" Badgers kicker Rafael Gaglianone overcomes emotions in game vs. LSU after death of friend
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers took on the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field Saturday, September 3rd -- and it was an experience one Badgers player will never forget.There were lots of smiles after Wisconsin beat LSU in the first-ever Lambeau Classic -- a major college game in one of football's most revered stadiums.
AP poll: Wisconsin ranked 10th after beating LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field
MADISON -- Wisconsin made a big jump into the AP Top 25 after beating LSU.
LSU lineman Josh Boutte suspended for home opener for late hit vs. Badgers
GREEN BAY — LSU has suspended offensive lineman Josh Boutte for one game after his late hit Saturday in the final minutes of the Tigers' loss to Wisconsin.A release from the school states Boutte called Wisconsin defensive back D'Cota Dixon on Monday to apologize for the hit, which came after Dixon had sealed a Wisconsin victory with an interception.
Packers big financial winners after Badgers beat LSU at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- Saturday, September 3rd was a great day for the Wisconsin Badgers on the field.
Wisconsin Badgers take home win against LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY — Rafael Gaglianone kicked a 47-yard field goal with 3:47 left, and Wisconsin staved off No. 5 LSU's desperate last-ditch drive for a 16-14 win on Saturday in a game that dealt an early blow to the fifth-ranked Tigers' national title hopes.
Badgers, Tigers fans in Milwaukee team up to raise money for flood victims in Louisiana
MILWAUKEE -- Badgers fans will have some company in downtown Milwaukee as a little bit of Louisiana makes its way to Wisconsin this holiday weekend.
"We're very excited:" Green Bay bracing for invasion of Wisconsin Badgers, LSU Tigers Saturday
GREEN BAY — Green Bay is bracing itself for an invasion of Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers.
When Badgers face LSU at Lambeau Field, there will be a lot of purple and yellow in the stands
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers kick off their season against LSU on Saturday, September 3rd at Lambeau Field -- but you can expect to see a lot of purple and yellow in the stands.Many parking lots around Lambeau have been booked.
"The opportunity we have is to play our best game:" Badgers gear up for LSU at Lambeau Field
MADISON — Wisconsin is going with senior Bart Houston as the starting quarterback for the marquee season opener against No. 5 LSU.Houston won the competition against redshirt freshman Alex Hornibrook.Houston will make his first career start on September 3rd against the Tigers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.He was a backup to Joel Stave the last few seasons, and appeared in 15 games overall.Houston's most extensive action came last season on Oct. 24 in a 24-13 win at Illinois, when he went 22 of 32 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in relief of an injured Stave.Badgers Head Coach Paul Chryst said both Houston and Hornibrook improved through preseason camp, and that Houston "earned the right" to get the start.Chryst said Monday, August 29th he feels confident with this group."I don't really get caught up in underdog /favorite.
"I think it's awesome:" Two former Olympians raise, coach their two children
Skating the fine line as a family.
"Been pushing all spring:" Wisconsin's Alex Hornibrook vying for starting quarterback position
MADISON-- Don't look now but the college football season is less than two months away.