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FILE - Illinois running back Chase Hayden carries the ball as Minnesota defensive lineman Jah Joyner comes from behind to make the tackle during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Joyner led the team in quarterback pressures despite being in a backup role. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Big Ten spring wrap: 14 players to watch in upcoming season

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2023 10:23 AM EDT

The Michigan State team celebrates after their overtime win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

By Bob Tripi Oct. 15, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Jalen Berger rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game. against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Struggling Michigan State desperate for win vs. Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker talks to the referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Badgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh is tackled by Michigan defensive end Mike Morris during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. In his fourth season, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound Morris will have a lot of chances to make plays from a position that produced NFL prospects Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo last year. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2022

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:50 PM EDT

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the sideline between plays against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten's best defenses come out of spring in rebuild mode

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

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)
No. 20 Badgers lose RB Mellusi to season-ending knee injury

Nov. 11, 2021 12:13 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi scores during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Wisconsin won 24-0. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Army's triple option to test Wisconsin's vaunted run defense

By Steve Megargee Oct. 14, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Braelon Allen is only 17 years old, but the 6-foot-2, 238-pound freshman running back already is earning a reputation for his bruising approach each time he carries the ball. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Wisconsin RB Allen plays with power that belies his youth

By Steve Megargee Oct. 13, 2021 06:33 PM EDT

Michigan's David Ojabo loses his helmet as he stops Wisconsin's Jalen Berger during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin dismisses running back Jalen Berger from team

Oct. 10, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watchs his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Michigan at Wisconsin 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 11:41 AM 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 first half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:07 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

Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi celebrates his touchdown run 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)
Clemson transfer Mellusi enjoys heavy workload with Badgers

By Steve Megargee Sep. 08, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson catches a pass in front of Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Defense helps No. 19 Penn State edge No. 12 Wisconsin 16-10

By Steve Megargee Sep. 04, 2021 04:13 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 - Then-Dallas Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown looks at the score board during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, file photo. Wisconsin’s run-oriented tradition coaxed former NFL assistant Gary Brown into the college ranks after a bout with cancer caused him to spend a year away from the game. The Badgers’ new running backs coach wants to get Wisconsin back among the nation’s elite rushing attacks as he mentors a group returning Jalen Berger and adding Clemson transfer Chez Mellusi and freshman Braelon Allen. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Badgers' ground attack has plenty of options and uncertainty

By Steve Megargee Aug. 11, 2021 05:57 PM EDT