PASADENA, Calif. – Here are three players for Wisconsin who earned game balls in a tough 28-27 loss to Oregon in the 106th Rose Bowl Game:
Aron Cruickshank
Cruickshank made an impact as the Badgers kickoff return man returning his second kickoff back of the season back for a touchdown this time from 95-yards out to tie the game at seven. Cruickshank on his second kickoff return in the second quarter resulted in a 47-yard gain setting the Badger offense up at the 50. Cruickshank’s second return allowed Wisconsin the chance of potentially getting points before halftime as the Badgers needed eight plays to give Wisconsin a halftime lead of 17-14.
Quintez Cephus
Cephus play allowed for Wisconsin to get production out of the passing game as he was one of eight players to catch a pass. But Cephus led Wisconsin with seven receptions for 59 yards and one touchdown, which came before halftime. Cephus was able to consistently create the separation he needed in order for him to give Jack Coan a target to throw to and help keep Wisconsin’s offensive drives alive.
Jack Sanborn
Sanborn’s eight tackles led the team and he registered one interception on Oregon’s second offensive possession of the game at the Ducks 27-yard line. The play of Sanborn helped Wisconsin keep contain of the Ducks rushing attack as the Badgers held them to 66 yards on 30 carries. Simply put Sanborn was active throughout the game helping make sure Oregon couldn’t get comfortable on the offensive end.