With Wisconsin missing key pieces in the RB room heading into Ann Arbor, true freshman RB Jalen Berger had his number called, and he didn’t disappoint. The Badgers were down both Garrett Groshek and Isaac Guerendo, and as a result the freshman from New Jersey had plenty of opportunity early and often.
With 13 carries for 77 yards and his first career touchdown run, Berger caught the attention of another Wisconsin RB from the Garden State.
The #Badgers running back pipeline from New Jersey to Madison continues to shine. Freshman Jalen Berger goes 23-yards for his first career touchdown at Wisconsin. Michigan is looking for their white flag. pic.twitter.com/4zMMsR8eq7
— George Balekji (@GeorgeBalekji) November 15, 2020
Just moments after the 23-yard burst, Jonathan Taylor had a shoutout for the back from his home state on the east coast:
Jerseyyy🙌🏾🙌🏾
— Jonathan Taylor (@JayT23) November 15, 2020
Wisconsin looks like they have their next talented RB from the state of New Jersey in the four-star 2020 recruit.