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Wisconsin Badger football finally returned to our television screens on Friday night as they started their season with a statement victory, rolling over the Illinois Fighting Illini 45-7.
Thanks to the dominant win and a wild first weekend in the Big Ten, the Badgers rose three spots in the new Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports–up from No. 14 to No. 11.
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Justin Fields and @OhioStateFB debuted with a bang, helping the Buckeyes climb two spots in this week's @AmwayUS Coaches Poll. @ClemsonFB and @AlabamaFTBL hold steady at 1-2. Presented by @WeAreAFCA. https://t.co/3HeKoZUpst pic.twitter.com/IKxd44Ksue
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The 1-0 Badgers find themselves as the second-ranked Big Ten team behind only the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes. Other conference foes in the rankings are Michigan at No. 14, Penn State at No. 17 and Indiana at No. 19.
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Paul Chryst and his team will be back in action on Saturday when they face off against the 0-1 Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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