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Accolades Keep Rolling in for Wisconsin Freshman QB Ryan Hopkins

Wisconsin freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins had a tremendous first career start on Saturday in a win over Rutgers. On Monday, the Big Ten recognized his performance by naming him the conference's Freshman of the Week.

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Wisconsin Star Linebacker Cooper Catalano Earns More National Recognition

Badgers linebacker Cooper Catalano has made a lot of plays for the Badgers this fall. Catalano, a sophomore for Wisconsin, has made a whole a lot of tackles this season, and people from across the country are starting to take notice of the linebacker.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 9

Luke Fickell Details How Wisconsin Can Spark its Struggling Ground Game

For all of the improvements the Badgers have made offensively this season, they still can't find a way to get their running game off the ground. Though it hasn't always felt like it (i.e.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 9

Luke Fickell Makes Quarterback Decision Ahead of Wisconsin's Clash With Maryland

After the 30-0 beatdown the Wisconsin football team took at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Luke Fickell and the Badgers felt they needed a change. Transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, whom the Badgers reportedly spent big money on this offseason, just wasn't producing and allegedly battled some injuries.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 9

Wisconsin Football Report Card: New QB, New Life for Badgers' Passing Attack

Following an embarrassing shutout loss at Iowa, Wisconsin (6-3, 4-2) bounced back Saturday with a comfortable 31-10 victory over Rutgers (2-7, 1-5). With the Badgers' offense showing some much-needed signs of life, Badgers On SI breaks down the performance and hands out grades to each offensive position group.

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Wisconsin's is Going Bowling—Early Look at Where the Badgers Could be Headed

The Badgers secured bowl eligibility for the season on Saturday as they defeated Rutgers 31-10. Wisconsin is now 6-3 on the season with three games remaining on the regular-season schedule.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Key PFF Grades and Notes from Wisconsin's Rejuvenating Win Over Rutgers

Wisconsin needed to put the brutal blowout loss to Iowa behind itself as quickly as possible. It also needed new hope after yet another disheartening defeat threw just about every aspect of head coach Luke Fickell's program into question.

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Wisconsin Week 10 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown: Badgers get to Deploy Depth vs. Rutgers

Wisconsin's defense got back on track against Rutgers in a much-needed Week 10 win. After the upset over then-No. 16 USC, I was ready to deem this Badgers defense one of the best in the nation.

College Basketball (W) News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Badgers Beat Lady Tigers 97-46 as Mallegni Scores 22

Teagan Mallegni had 22 points, and the Wisconsin Badgers routed the Grambling Lady Tigers 97-46 on Sunday at Kohl Center. The Badgers came out fast, taking the first quarter 33-13.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin Week 10 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown: Badgers Make Key Changes in Hopkins Debut

The Badgers picked up a much-needed win over Rutgers in true freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins' debut. Not only did Wisconsin bounce-back from a horrific loss at Iowa last week, but it very well may have found its quarterback of the future.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin's Passing Attack Finally Wakes up With Ryan Hopkins Under Center

It's been a while since Wisconsin fans have had anything to get excited about with the passing game. The Badgers were shut out by Iowa last week, and moving the ball through the air has been a struggle for some time now.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin Finally Breaks a Frustrating Streak, but Luke Fickell Isn't Out of the Woods Yet

Wisconsin used to expect to go to a bowl game every year, and the program reached the postseason for over two decades straight. The sixth win of the season had not even been a conversation for fans in Madison for many years.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Rohrer's Reaction: Ryan Hopkins Gives Wisconsin New Hope at its Darkest Hour

As Al Pacino's character Michael Corleone said in a certain regrettable third installment in an otherwise legendary trilogy: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Wisconsin football experienced possibly its darkest hour in the Luke Fickell era last week in a 30-0 demolition at the hands of Iowa.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Instant Takeaways: Wisconsin's Offense is Reborn in Comfortable Win vs. Rutgers

The Badgers got back on track after a dismal defeat last weekend in Iowa City, manhandling Rutgers 31-10 in a cathartic, bounce-back victory at home. It was a little dicey in the first half, as Wisconsin stalled out in the red zone twice and only took a 13-10 lead into the locker room after 30 minutes.