Badgers Overpower Beavers in Big Ten/Pac-12 Showdown

It was hardly the prettiest of victories, but in the end Wisconsin finished off a methodical shutout rout of the visiting Oregon State Beavers to go to 2-0 on the season. The defense has, if anything, looked even better in 2011 under Chris Ash’s coordination than it did under former DC Dave Doeren last season. Against a green Oregon State offense, the Badgers plugged up every attempt to sustain any momentum by alternating QBs Sean Mannion and... Read More

Wilson Eviscerates Visitors in Wisconsin Debut

It is only one game, and it was a game against a school that won just two games last season. But it was nighttime at Camp Randall Stadium, muggy high-80s weather to kick off college football in 2011. And it did count in the standings… So to see what Wisconsin was able to do on Thursday night in Madison was surreal. Until the teams take the field and start trading punches, all a fan has is equal parts hope and trepidation. Until there’s... Read More

Tailgater: 2011 Previews — Big Ten Leaders

John Mitchell: We hope you enjoyed our SEC and Pac-12 previews, as we know move to Matt’s backyard in the Big Ten, starting with the Leaders division. With me as always are Zach Bigalke and Matt Strobl to break down the division. Zach Bigalke: Ah, the land of my birth, the hearty Midwest… a land now carved up with two ridiculous division names. So let’s not get me any more fired up about that and get on with the preview, shall we? Matt... Read More