LIVE GAME FEED: Northwestern at No. 20 Wisconsin
Northwestern Wildcats (3-6) at No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers (6-3)
Where: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Watch: ESPN2
Listen: WGN Radio
The Wildcats travel to Madison this week to take on the Wisconsin Badgers. The two teams have split the last 30 games 15-15 meaning this one could go either way. Northwestern will look to slow down the potent Wisconsin rushing attack in this Big Ten west clash.
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LIVE THREAD:
Coin toss: Northwestern wins the toss, defers to the second half. Wisconsin returns the opening kick to the 25-yard line.
1ST QTR: Graham Mertz to Braelon Allen for a 16-yard completion.
1ST QTR: The Northwestern defense stops the Badgers on third down, forcing a Badger punt on their first drive.
1ST QTR: Andrew Marty keeps it himself for 12 yards and a Northwestern first down, the Wildcats are driving early in this one.
1ST QTR: Evan Hull gets the fourth down conversion on a tip drill reception.
1ST QTR: The Northwestern drive comes up empty handed as Marty is intercepted in the end zone.
1ST QTR: Braelon Allen rips off a 37-yard run on the very first play after the Northwestern interception.
1ST QTR: Allen continues to break tackles, this time picking up 11 yards and a Wisconsin first down.
END OF 1ST: All tied up at 0-0
2ND QTR: Braelon Allen caps off the Wisconsin drive with a touchdown run from two yards out, Badgers lead 7-0 with 14:53 left in the second quarter.
2ND QTR: The proceeding Northwestern drive goes three and out, followed by a 27-yard punt.
2ND QTR: Mertz connects with Danny Davis for 13 yards and a Badger touchdown, Wisconsin leads 14-0 with 9:08 left in the second quarter.
2nd QTR: Mertz to Schipper for a 24-yard gain over the middle.
2ND QTR: Braelon Allen takes it in from three yards out for his second touchdown on the day, Wisconsin leads 21-0.
2ND QTR: Marty connects with Washington for a 24-yard gain but the drive stalls from there, Northwestern forced to punt again.
2ND QTR: Mertz to Pryor to keep the Wisconsin drive alive, picking up their 14th first down of the game.
2ND QTR: Brandon Joseph intercepts in the end zone, the offense kneels it out to end the first half.
END OF HALF: Wisconsin leads 21-0.
3RD QTR: Northwestern receives the opening kick of the second half
3RD QTR: Marty takes it for 12 yards on the ground and a Northwestern first down.
3RD QTR: The Northwestern defense comes up with a big stop, forcing the Badgers to punt after a three and out.
3RD QTR: Robinson picks up the ball after Clair has it stripped for a 68-yard play, putting them deep in Wisconsin territory.
3RD QTR: Kuhbander shanks the 32-yard field goal wide and Northwestern comes away from the drive empty handed yet again.
3RD QTR: Marty is intercepted as Wisconsin takes over in the red zone.
3RD QTR: The Badgers immediately capitalize on the turnover as Mertz connects with Ferguson for the touchdown. Wisconsin leads 28-0.
3RD QTR: Marty connects with Robinson for a 39-yard completion and a Northwestern first down.
3RD QTR: Marty is intercepted for the third time today as the Badgers take over on offense.
3RD QTR: Braelon Allen does it again, taking it in from 33 yards for his third touchdown of the day. Wisconsin leads 35-0.
END OF 3RD: Wisconsin leads 35-0
4TH QTR: Chase Wolf connects with Dike for 13 yards and a Wisconsin first down.
4TH QTR: The Northwestern defense gets the first points of the day for the Wildcats with a 50-yard scoop and score for AJ Hampton. Wisconsin leads 35-7.
4TH QTR: The Northwestern defense forces their third turnover of the game as they recover the fumbled snap.
4TH QTR: On 4th and 17, Hilinski tosses the fourth Northwestern interception on the day.
FINAL: Wisconsin wins 35-7 as Northwestern falls to 3-7 on the year.