Oklahoma freshman breaks Melvin Gordon's rushing yard record
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma freshman Samaje Perine set a major college record by running for 427 yards in a driving rainstorm, scoring five touchdowns and leading the No. 23 Sooners over Kansas 44-7 Saturday.A week after Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon set the mark by rushing for 408 yards against Nebraska, Perine broke it.Perine set the record on his 34th and final carry, a 42-yard run with 12:16 left in the fourth quarter.Perine got off a fast start, running for a 49-yard TD on his first carry.
"I'm proud as a mom:" He's the best running back in college football, and Melvin Gordon's mom is thrilled
MADISON (WITI) -- Iowa Coach Kirk Ferenz, whose team hosts the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, November 22nd, says he hasn't seen anybody like running back Melvin Gordon in the past 15 years.
Wisconsin Badgers whip Wisconsin-Green Bay 84-60
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nigel Hayes scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help No. 3Wisconsin beat Wisconsin-Green Bay 84-60 Wednesday night.Hayes, who averaged less than eight points and three rebounds a game as a freshman, has now reached double digits in rebounds in all three games to start the season.Frank Kaminsky added 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Badgers (3-0).Keifer Sykes scored 20 to lead Wisconsin-Green Bay (1-1).The Badgers had a commanding edge on the boards and free throw line.
Golden Eagles struggle in loss to Buckeyes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In a measure of how well No. 20 Ohio State is executing, all three players who came into the postgame interview room Tuesday night mentioned the word "easy."Kam Williams scored 15 points and Shannon Scott added a career-best 14 assists to lead the Buckeyes past Marquette 74-63.Amir Williams had 12 points, and Marc Loving and Sam Thompson each added 10 for the Buckeyes (2-0), who shot 65 percent from the field (32 of 49) — including 8 of 15 on 3-pointers."I just have so many weapons around me it makes the game a lot easier," Scott said of his assist total, one off Aaron Craft's school record. "Kam came into the game and played great, Amir played well (and so did) Sam, Marc, D'Angelo, Jae'Sean, Anthony, Keita, Trey ..."Asked if he missed anyone, Scott chuckled and said, "Coach Matta, I guess."For his part, Thad Matta was pleased with the effort but not so much with his team's 18 turnovers."In the first half we had our chances to open it up and just had some careless, sloppy play," he said. "We're a different basketball team and we're playing a different way.
Kenosha Bradford High School basks in Melvin Gordon's success on the gridiron
RACINE (WITI) -- 408 yards in just three quarters of football.
Badgers blast Chattanooga 89-45
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sam Dekker scored 18 points and No. 3 Wisconsin started out fast Sunday in an 89-45 victory over Chattanooga.Traevon Jackson finished with 16 for the Badgers (2-0).
Gordon runs to a record as Badgers rout Huskers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Unaware he was close to setting a record, Melvin Gordon took the handoff and did what he does best.Wisconsin's star running back burst through the hole, made a cut and high-stepped into the end zone, capping a memorable evening with an NCAA milestone.Gordon rushed for a major college-record 408 yards and four touchdowns and the 22nd-ranked Badgers overcame three early turnovers to take control of the Big Ten West division with a 59-24 win Saturday over No. 11 Nebraska.Gordon eclipsed the single-game mark held since 1999 by TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson by two yards, setting the new standard on a 26-yard touchdown run on the final play of the third quarter and his last carry of the game."Yeah, I didn't even know I was close to a record like that," Gordon said. "I was just kind of running away."Of course.Outdueling Nebraska's Ameer Abdullah in a matchup of top tailbacks, Gordon had two fumbles before he helped the Badgers (8-2, 5-1, CFP No. 20) roar past Nebraska (8-2, 4-2, CFP No. 16) with 56 straight points.The star junior torched what had been a staunch Nebraska defense on 25 carries and delivered an emphatic statement in the Heisman Trophy race."How about this guy?
Badgers keep pace in race for Big Ten title with win over Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Landon Feichter did everything he could to keep Purdue's slim bowl hopes alive.The senior safety forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, prevented one possible touchdown pass with a breakup and intercepted another pass Saturday.
Badgers run over Scarlet Knights
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — In an era where college football seemingly is dominated by high-scoring spread offenses, Wisconsin is doing it the old-fashioned way — with the running game and a dominant defense.Melvin Gordon ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns, Corey Clement scampered for 131 yards and two more scores and Wisconsin limited Rutgers to a season-low 139 yards in a 37-0 victory Saturday that made the Badgers bowl eligible for the 13th consecutive season."We're a well-structured team," said Clement. "We're still coming along in the process.
Police want to know: Who flew a drone over Camp Randall Stadium during Saturday's Badgers game?
MADISON (AP) — Police want to know who flew a drone over Camp Randall Stadium during the Wisconsin Badgers' game last Saturday, October 11th in Madison.University of Wisconsin police are working with federal aviation officials to identify the pilot of the drone seen hovering during the "Jump Around" between the third and fourth quarters.The Federal Aviation Administration says airspace above a football stadium is a non-fly zone an hour before kickoff until an hour after the final whistle.
Scott Tolzien, young Jaxson Hinkens form unique bond in tough time
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Scott Tolzien has made a good impression while on the Green Bay Packers.
Badgers hold off Illinois 38-28
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Melvin Gordon rushed for 175 yards and four touchdowns, Corey Clement added 164 yards and a 72-yard score and Wisconsin held off Illinois for a 38-28 victory Saturday.Gordon padded his resume for a potential Heisman Trophy candidacy with another highlight-reel performance.
Can you spell the last name of Marquette's basketball coach? That's okay, neither can the players
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the Marquette Golden Eagles take to the hard court this autumn, they'll do so under the guidance of a new head coach.
Despite Gordon's huge day, Badgers fall at Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Melvin Gordon was great, once again.
Despite slow start, Badgers knock off Bulls
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Melvin Gordon decided to speak up with Wisconsin off to another lackluster start.The star tailback couldn't take it anymore while jogging back to the locker room with the Badgers tied at 3 at the half with South Florida.His teammates listened.
Badgers cornerback Dare Ogunbowale switches to running back and sees some serious success
MADISON (WITI) -- With names like Ron Dayne and Montee Ball, there's really no shortage of Wisconsin Badgers running backs in the NFL record books.
Badgers, Gordon run all over Bowling Green
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After Melvin Gordon fumbled on his first carry, teammate Corey Clement gave him a fist bump on the sideline and told his fellow Wisconsin running back to shake off the mistake.It turned out to be the start of record-setting day for the 19th-ranked Badgers.Gordon rushed for career highs of 253 yards and five touchdowns, and Wisconsin ran for a Big Ten-record 644 yards to trample Bowling Green in a 68-17 victory Saturday.Gordon had 179 yards and four scores by halftime alone before dashing for a 69-yard touchdown on his first carry of the second half.
Special young man and his mom honored during halftime of Badgers/Western Illinois game
MADISON (WITI) -- Thanks to the bye week, the Wisconsin Badgers haven't played a game since whipping Western Illinois on September 6th.
"It's been an amazing experience:" Milwaukee twins in their senior season, playing football for the Badgers
MADISON (WITI) -- The Trotter twins have had opponents seeing double on the football field for years.
Badgers bounce back against Western Illinois
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With its running game stuffed, Wisconsin needed another way to get the offense rolling.Quarterback Tanner McEvoy took over using his arms and legs.McEvoy overcame a slow start to throw for three touchdowns and run for another, and the 18th-ranked Badgers pulled away from second-tier Western Illinois in the second half to win its home opener 37-3 Saturday.Melvin Gordon ran for just 38 yards on 17 carries with the Fighting Leathernecks (1-1) consistently stacking the box against one of the country's best rushers.