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MADISON – The Wisconsin campus and Camp Randall Stadium were abuzz Saturday with anticipation for the Badgers’ matchup with No. 4 Alabama.
Then the game started.
Not only did UW fall, 42-10, but it lost starting Tyler Van Dyke on the first possession and lost grip of the game during the final half of the second quarter when a Chez Mellusi fumble and some big pass play from the Crimson Tide led to two touchdowns and an 18-point halftime lead.
Alabama junior quarterback Jalen Milroe affected the game with his arm and legs. He completed 12 of 17 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Two of those scores came in the first half. He also ran 14 times for a team-high 75 yards.
Wisconsin redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke stepped in for Van Dyke and finished with 125 passing yards, completing 13 passes on 26 attempts. The running game was led by Mellusi and redshirt sophomore Cade Yacamelli, but both players lost fumbles that led to Alabama touchdowns.
The loss came in the Badgers’ final tune-up before the start of Big Ten play. The team is off next weekend and plays its conference opener at USC on Sept. 28.
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Here are four takeaways from the game.
Stopping Alabama big play offense is easier said than done
One of the major tests for the Badgers defense was to contain Alabama’s big plays. It didn’t happen, and the plays loomed large in the outcome of the game.
Alabama had five passes of 20 yards or longer. Three of the plays resulted in passing touchdowns, and four touchdowns overall.
Freshman Ryan Williams led Alabama in receiving for a third straight game, amassing four catches for 78 yards and one touchdown.
Braedyn Locke can’t save UW offense
During the preseason Badgers coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Phil Longo…
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Author : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-09-14 19:44:37
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