KEITH JENKINS
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) hands Paul Bunyan's Axe to teammate linebacker Zack Baun (56) after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Cephus’ faith, family guided him to breakout ’19 for Badgers

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 04, 2019 05:15 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Faith and family mean everything to Quintez Cephus, and

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) holds out Paul Bunyan's Axe for fans to touch after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 10 Wisconsin used bye to rally to Big 10 title game

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 02, 2019 08:13 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin needed a break. After

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst congratulates Logan Bruss after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor runs for 222 in No. 14 Badgers’ 45-24 win over Purdue

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 23, 2019 08:18 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor will have a major decision to make in a

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs with the ball away from Nebraska linebacker Will Honas (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 14 Wisconsin seeks 14th straight victory over Purdue

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 22, 2019 12:29 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has absolutely dominated Purdue of late.

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Big Ten Spotlight: West Division coaches in long-term deals

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 21, 2019 01:55 PM EST
Scott Frost received a two-year contract extension that will keep him at

Iowa's Nate Stanley throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor's big day helps No. 16 Badgers edge No. 18 Iowa 24-22

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 09, 2019 08:23 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The best players close out games, and that's what Jonathan

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 18 Iowa looks to snap losing streak vs. No. 16 Badgers

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 08, 2019 02:38 AM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz used last week's bye to get away.

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 8 Badgers post 4th shutout in 38-0 win over Spartans

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 12, 2019 07:43 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he knew the Spartans

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Spartans' re-tooled offense to face No. 8 Badgers' No. 1 D

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mark Dantonio made some changes on the offensive side of the

Wisconsin linebacker Noah Burks sacks Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor scores 5 TDs to lead No. 8 Wisconsin past Kent State

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 05, 2019 03:35 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A team with a good running back and a stout defense is tough to

Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan (17) looks to pass against against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Former Badger Lewis leads Kent State against No. 8 Wisconsin

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 04, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Kent State coach Sean Lewis insists Saturday’s matchup at No. 8

Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema (27) tackles Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor, defense lead No. 8 Badgers past Northwestern 24-15

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 28, 2019 04:07 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor has had his fair share of struggles against

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald gestures to the officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Pat Fitzgerald: Badgers' Taylor would get my Heisman vote

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 27, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald is one of Jonathan Taylor's biggest fans.

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Taylor helps No. 13 Wisconsin trounce No. 11 Michigan 35-14

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 21, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor needed only a quarter Saturday to

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Zack Baun (56) hits South Florida Bulls quarterback Blake Barnett (11) as he is delivering a pass during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin’s defense, including senior outside linebacker Zack Baun, has stepped up to the challenge in the first two games, surrendering zero points and leading the Badgers to a 2-0 start. (AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, File)
Zack Baun emerging as leader for stout Wisconsin defense

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 15, 2019 03:42 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's defense hasn't dropped off a bit after losing last

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor tries to leap over Central Michigan's Da'Quaun Jamison during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cephus rejoices after scoring twice in No. 17 Wisconsin rout

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 07, 2019 07:26 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Quintez Cephus has been through a lot. The junior

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Taylor, No. 17 Wisconsin not overlooking Central Michigan

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 06, 2019 02:26 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor had the first two

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New-look Wisconsin O-line answers bell in season opener

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 02, 2019 05:17 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of the biggest question marks surrounding the 19th-ranked

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected a preseason All-American by AP poll voters after running for more than 2,00 yards last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Running track sped up success for Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 20, 2019 02:19 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor is one of the best running backs in college

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst watches the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won eight games a season ago, its fewest since 2012 and fewest under coach Chryst. “You hope it’s a blip, right? And yet, that’s the beauty of this season,” said Chryst, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Badgers’ program. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin looks to prove '18 was a blip, claim West title

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin won eight games a season ago, its fewest since 2012