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How Wisconsin Badgers unlocked dominant late-season pass rushing from Darryl Peterson

How Wisconsin Badgers unlocked dominant late-season pass rushing from Darryl Peterson

No player in the country has sacked the quarterback more in the last two weeks than Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Darryl Peterson. He hadn't had a sack since Week 1, but after recording 2.5 against Indana and 3.0 against Illinois, he now leads the Badgers in quarterback takedowns at the end of his fifth season in Madison.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 24
Wisconsin defender named Big Ten Player of the Week after a career performance

Wisconsin defender named Big Ten Player of the Week after a career performance

MADISON, Wis. - Following his three-sack performance in his final home game, Wisconsin outside linebacker Darryl Peterson was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, the Big Ten announced Monday.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / November 22
Wisconsin Badgers defeat #21 Illinois behind strong Darryl Peterson performance

Wisconsin Badgers defeat #21 Illinois behind strong Darryl Peterson performance

The Wisconsin Badgers have improved to 4-7 on the season after defeating a second ranked opponent this year in the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini. Wisconsin entered the game with plenty of focus on the festivities surrounding the game and the senior students on the roster.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 29
Wisconsin Badgers players think true freshman linebacker will be 'one of the greats'

Wisconsin Badgers players think true freshman linebacker will be 'one of the greats'

MADISON, Wis. -- Freshman outside linebacker Nick Clayton might just be the Wisconsin Badgers worst-kept secret. Without having played a single snap for the school, the Gainesville, Florida native had players raving about his current skill and future potential.

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Wisconsin Badgers seeking more mental toughness after feeling like players quit late last season

Wisconsin Badgers seeking more mental toughness after feeling like players quit late last season

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Mike Tressel will be paying close attention to how his defense reacts to adversity in 2025. He's looking for his players to display a level of resiliency that was lost down the stretch of last season.

Jake Diebler, Ohio State building momentum in recruitment of Darryn Peterson, Niko Bundalo  

Could Ohio State pull off a massive 1-2 combo of commitments before the November signing period? Could Ohio State and new head coach Jake Diebler send shockwaves across the country by landing two Ohio-born five-star recruits in Darryn Peterson and Niko Bundalo?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / August 9, 2024

Report: Badgers true freshman OT Kevin Heywood earning some first-team reps

The Badgers blue-chip prospect is receiving some high responsibility early in his career. “You can’t knock his size. He’s huge. He’s hard to get around.” Those were the words of Wisconsin Badgers starting linebacker Darryl Peterson when discussing true freshman offensive tackle Kevin Heywood, who is making a strong impact so far in Platteville.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / August 9, 2024

Badgers true freshman OT Kevin Heywood earning some first-team reps

The Badgers blue-chip prospect is receiving some high responsibility early in his career. “You can’t knock his size. He’s huge. He’s hard to get around.” Those were the words of Wisconsin Badgers starting linebacker Darryl Peterson when discussing true freshman offensive tackle Kevin Heywood, who is making a strong impact so far in Platteville.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / July 14, 2024
Elite Guard Darryn Peterson Wows at Camp, Has UW in Mix

Elite Guard Darryn Peterson Wows at Camp, Has UW in Mix

Have to hand it to new University of Washington basketball coach Danny Sprinkle and his staff -- they're not afraid to aim high. This past week, 6-foot-5

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