Wisconsin Badgers Fans React to Gutsy Touchdown Throw to Offensive Lineman Nolan Rucci in 4th Quarter vs Illinois

As great as it was to score the winning touchdown, it was made even better by the play call. In a bit of trickery, offensive lineman Nolan Rucci reported as eligible. After feigning a block, he broke to the end zone. Locke lofted a pass to the wide open lineman who snagged the high pass to put the Badgers in front.

Wisconsin Badgers Fans React to Nolan Rucci’s Touchdown Catch

After the game, Rucci revealed that the Badgers had practiced the play a few times over the past few weeks, and that he had made the catch every time. It was no different when they were finally able to put into a game:

As mentioned, Wisconsin trailed for most of the game. Without their starting quarterback, hope was all but lost for many. However, that play proved that the Badgers are still a legitimate threat to eek out a win on any given Saturday, and fans loved it:

Rucci’s brother, Hayden, who is also on the Badgers football team, also had something to say about the play:

The best part of the win today: Iowa lost to Minnesota 12-10, giving the Hawkeyes two losses in Big Ten play. This means that Wisconsin is now in first place in their division of the conference.

The Badgers host third-ranked Ohio State next week.