Tyler Biadasz
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs from Iowa linebacker Barrington Wade (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wisconsin trying to find ways to spark sputtering offense

By Steve Megargee Dec. 15, 2020 06:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Illinois' Josh Imatorbhebhe, second from right, celebrates with teammates including Donny Navarro (86) after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Champaign, Ill. Even after beating a Wisconsin team that was favored by 30 ½ points last year, Illinois heads into Madison as a 19 ½-point underdog as the two West Division rivals prepare to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten season Friday night. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Illinois seeking to surprise No. 14 Wisconsin one more time

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2020 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin's Isaiahh Loudermilk (97) and Leon Jacobs celebrate after a sack of Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin traditionally wins games primarily because of its running game and defense. Now that Jonathan Taylor has moved on to the NFL, that would seem to put more pressure on the defense to carry the load as the Badgers’ offense adjusts to life without the two-time Doak Walker Award winner. The defense looks forward to that challenge. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin's veteran defense ready for bigger responsibility

By Steve Megargee Oct. 19, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photoWisconsin's Graham Mertz reacts to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Madison, Wis. Mertz is about to get his chance to show he’s worthy of all the acclaim that accompanied his arrival on campus last year. Now that foot surgery has sidelined returning starter Jack Coan indefinitely, Mertz is likely to open the season as the 16th-ranked Badgers’ first-team quarterback. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 16 Badgers ready to contend again after offseason losses

By Steve Megargee Oct. 14, 2020 10:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions as the Badgers attempt to replace their top playmakers from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Chryst stays patient as Badgers prepare for spring practice

By Steve Megargee Mar. 09, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz (61) reacts during an NCAA college football game, in Tampa, Fla. Biadasz was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio, File)
Wisconsin All-America center Biadasz declares for NFL draft

Jan. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST

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

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 13 Wisconsin looks for redemption against No. 3 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 25, 2019 11:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
AP Midseason All-America Team: Burrow, Taylor lead 1st team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

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

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) scores on a 37-yard tun against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jonathan Taylor, No. 17 Badgers to host Central Michigan

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:07 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Tyler Biadasz (61) gestures as he prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Jack Coan during the first half against Purdue in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Returning starting center Biadasz, who underwent hip surgery during the offseason, will anchor the line after earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener

By Tamira Madsen Aug. 25, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Jerry Jeudy catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson's Tanner Muse during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Santa Clara, Calif. College football’s race for its top individual awards this season will have a couple of standout players seeking repeats. Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back last season, while Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy earned the Fred Biletnikoff Award as college football’s most outstanding receiver. Both players are back for their junior seasons. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Pick Six: Top college awards could feature repeats

By Steve Megargee Aug. 14, 2019 04:04 AM EDT

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

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm calls a play from the sideline against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin at Purdue 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 05:45 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks with Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada during warmups before an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big deal, Big House: Wisconsin poses tough test for Michigan

By Matt Schoch Oct. 08, 2018 04:29 PM EDT