A few Wisconsin legends are making their thoughts on Wisconsin’s play-calling in the first quarter against No. 4 Alabama known.
The Badgers have moved the ball well on the ground thus far. But the team’s first drive stalled after an injury to starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke gave way to backup QB Braedyn Locke. Wisconsin then attempted three consecutive passes, all of which fell incomplete. That led to a 53-yard field goal attempt.
Former Badger and current New York Jet running back Braelon Allen did not understand the sudden switch from the successful run, especially with a backup quarterback inserted into the game.
How many plays/how many runs on that drive?
— Braelon Allen (@BraelonAllen) September 14, 2024
The bigger second-guess came on the next drive. Wisconsin drove the ball successfully. It faced a 4th-and-1 on the Alabama 40-yardline. The Badgers ran the football, but out of shotgun. Alabama had little trouble stuffing RB Tawee Walker for a loss.
That process and result led to quite the reaction on X, one thought coming from program and NFL legend J.J. Watt:
Do not line up in shotgun on 4th & 1.
Ever.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 14, 2024
Wisconsin currently trails Alabama 7-3 after one quarter of play.
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