Wisconsin moved its win streak to six with a 35-7 triumph over Northwestern today.
It was not your classic Wisconsin–Northwestern ugly slugfest, as the Badgers rode dominant second and third quarters to yet another blowout victory.
Taking care of business is one thing. But a win with Graham Mertz having another good day, Braelon Allen being impossible to stop and the defense pitching a shutout? That’s an indication of a team that has vastly improved since its 1-3 start.
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All eyes now remain in Madison as the Nebraska Cornhuskers get set to visit Camp Randall next weekend. If Wisconsin takes care of business then and goes on to defeat Minnesota November 27, the Badgers will travel back to Indianapolis with a shot at winning their first Big Ten Championship since 2012.
But before we dive into that matchup, here’s five takeaways from Wisconsin’s win over Northwestern: