Wisconsin wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (2) returns a kick against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) makes a catch during warm up before an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Max Melton (16) and linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst is shown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 52-3.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for yardage against Rutgers defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (2) returns a kick against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin quarterback Chase Wolf (2) avoids the tackle of Rutgers defensive lineman Aaron Lewis (71)during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 52-3.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) rushes against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Jackson Acker (34) rushes for a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 52-3. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) runs for yardage against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) rushes for a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) rushes for a touchdown against Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) intercepts a pass in front of Rutgers wide receiver Shameen Jones (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6 )runs against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner (54) reacts after an interception against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 52-3. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)