Kendric Pryor
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Badgers' Mertz confident he can improve his consistency

By Steve Megargee Aug. 02, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is shown during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Las Vegas. Wisconsin’s fortunes the last two seasons generally have depended on how well quarterback Graham Mertz has protected the football. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow, File)
Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

By Steve Megargee Apr. 04, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota chops down No. 18 Wisconsin 23-13 to take back Axe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 27, 2021 07:53 PM EST

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)
Mertz making strides during No. 19 Wisconsin's win streak

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2021 04:10 PM EST

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 wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible

By Tom Canavan Nov. 06, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Graham Mertz (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 30-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mellusi, Allen help Wisconsin run past No. 25 Purdue, 30-13

By Mark Ambrogi Oct. 23, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Illinois defensive back Kerby Joseph (25) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) as Devon Witherspoon also defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Wisconsin at Illinois 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 14 Michigan seeks first victory at Wisconsin since 2001

By Steve Megargee Sep. 30, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

Wisconsin defensive end Matt Henningsen sacks Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Notre Dame at Wisconsin 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Eastern Michigan's Freddie McGee III breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Danny Davis III during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7

By Tamira Madsen Sep. 11, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Penn State won 16-10. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 18 Badgers seek to end Eastern Michigan's Big Ten streak

By Steve Megargee Sep. 09, 2021 12:03 PM EDT

Penn State's Sean Clifford tries to get away from Wisconsin's Nick Herbig during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Penn State at Wisconsin 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State football coach James Franklin, second from front right, congratulates freshman cornerback Kalen King (4) after winning a 1-on-1 against a wide receiver during an NCAA college football practice in State College, Pa., in this Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, file photo. Penn State coach James Franklin believes new play-caller Mike Yurcich will help the Nittany Lions return to their 2016-2019 form where they scored 30 or more in 35 of 53 games and never averaged less than 34 points per game. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)
No. 12 Wisconsin opens season by hosting No. 19 Penn State

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State head coach James Franklin leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in State College, Pa. Penn State faces Wisconsin on Saturday as they open their college football season. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 19 Penn State eager for fresh starts

By Steve Megargee Sep. 02, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is interviewed during the team's NCAA college football media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., in this Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, file photo. Mertz and the Wisconsin Badgers are eager to show how far they’ve come since a disappointing 2020 season that ended with a 4-3 record. They’ll get a chance to showcase that Saturday with a tough season-opening test against No. 19 Penn State. (Kayla Wolf/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File)
No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State

By Steve Megargee Aug. 30, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

Wisconsin head football coach Paul Chryst talks to reporters during the team's NCAA college football media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (Kayla Wolf/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Experience could help Wisconsin return to form this season

By Steve Megargee Aug. 16, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates a touchdown catch with Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, right, is unable to catch a deep pass as Wisconsin cornerback Deron Harrell, left, defends during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2020 11:17 AM EST

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 19, 2020 08:54 PM EST