Reserve quarterback Danny O'Neil threw for a second-half touchdown and ran for another and Wisconsin held Miami (Ohio) to 117 total yards en route to a 17-0 victory on Thursday in the nonconference season opener for both teams in Madison, Wisconsin.
Want more Big 10 coverage? Here is a preview of the Big 10 season based on Vegas’ projected win totals. More Big 10 previews: Minnesota, Nebraska. Entering his third year as head coach, Luke Fickell faces a pivotal season for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Wisconsin failed to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2001 last year, and Luke Fickell comes into 2025 with one of the hottest seats in college football.
Cover Vinny Anthony II one-on-one at your own risk. The Wisconsin Badgers didn't have the most prolific passing attack in 2024, but their No. 1 wide receiver still found ways to produce at a high level.