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Best photos from Wisconsin’s dominant win over Purdue Boilermakers

Photo gallery from Wisconsin’s dominant win over Purdue Boilermakers

The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Purdue 52-6 on Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium. It was the team’s 18th consecutive victory against their Big Ten rival and the largest margin of victory in the series’ history.

Quarterback Braedyn Locke completed 20 of 31 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns while also throwing two interceptions. He became the first Wisconsin QB to throw for more than 300 yards in a Big Ten game since Joel Stave in 2015.

On the receiving end, wide receiver Trech Kekahuna had himself a day, reeling in six catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns, including a 69-yard score in the third quarter. Vinny Anthony also added a touchdown through the air, scoring with a 52-yard catch and run in the first half.

The Badgers’ dominance wasn’t only through the air, however, as the team also combined for 228 rushing yards on 41 carries. Tawee Walker led the way with 19 totes for 94 yards and three touchdowns, securing his second straight multi-touchdown performance.

The Badgers will look to make it back-to-back wins when they travel to face Rutgers in Piscataway on Saturday in Week 7. In the meantime, here are some of the best photos from Wisconsin’s big win:

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Series history, all-time record

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Series history, all-time record

Wisconsin (2-2) will welcome Purdue (1-3) to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT. It will be the 91st all-time meeting between the two programs. The Badgers have had the upper hand to this point.

The Badgers have won 17 consecutive matchups dating back to 2004 and they own a 53-29-8 all-time record against the Boilermakers. The last time Purdue was able to capture a victory was 2003 when they edged Wisconsin 26-23.

Last season, the two teams squared off in West Lafayette and Wisconsin pulled off a 38-17 win. The Badgers relied heavily on their rushing attack with running back Braelon Allen leading the way with 119 yards and two scores on 16 carries. Additionally, quarterback Tanner Mordecai added 57 rushing yards and two scores on 14 rushes.

Purdue enters this week with a 1-3 record on the year, dropping their contest this past weekend 28-10 at home against Nebraska. The Boilermakers also fired their offensive coordinator Graham Harrell this week after averaging 12.7 points per game over their last three contests.

Wisconsin will enter Saturday’s game sporting a two-game losing streak after falling to USC 38-21 on the road in Week 5. The Boilermakers present Luke Fickell’s squad with arguably their easiest remaining opponent on their schedule. The Badgers will need to take advantage of the opportunity before conference play heats up.

Wisconsin absent, Big Ten well-represented in latest AP Poll

Wisconsin absent, Big Ten well-represented in latest AP Poll

The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2) are still unranked in the latest AP Poll after their 38-21 loss to USC on Saturday.

The Badgers are not particularly close to being ranked either, as they have now dropped back-to-back contests after starting 2-0. Coming as no surprise, Wisconsin was also not included in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll as well.

In regards to the AP Poll as a whole, there’s a new No. 1 overall team as Alabama unseated Texas for the top spot. The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia 41-34 in a shootout Saturday night, earning the top spot.

The new top five is Alabama at No 1.., Texas at No. 2, Ohio State at No. 3, Tennessee at No. 4, and Georgia at No. 5.

The Big Ten teams in the AP Poll top 25 include Ohio State at No. 3, Oregon at No. 6, Penn State at No. 7, Michigan at No. 10, USC at No. 11, Indiana at No. 23 and Illinois at No. 24.

The Badgers will return to action Saturday, hosting Purdue at Camp Randall Stadium at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Report: Badgers running back set to miss remainder of 2023 season

Badgers running back suffers season-ending injury

After suffering a heartbreaking lower-leg injury in the Badgers’ 38-17 win over Purdue on Friday night, Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 college football season.

The graduate senior sustained a fractured fibula in the second half of the contest according to Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. He’ll finish the season with 307 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Due to the fact that he suffered the injury in the fourth game of the year, he’d still technically have a chance to return for a sixth collegiate season next year, if he decides to so.

At this moment, none of that really matters. As a leader in the locker room and on the field, there’s no doubt that Chez will still be a very active part of the team moving forward this season.

If there’s one thing to know about Mellusi, it’s that he’s as tough as it gets, bouncing back from a torn ACL (2021) and a significant wrist injury (2022) in the last couple years.

Through my interactions with Chez and his teammates, he’s a beloved member of the program and one heck of a man, both on and off the field and I’m confident he will once again come back stronger from this injury.

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CHECK IT OUT: Best pics from Badgers 38-17 win over Purdue

Badgers extend their win streak to 17 straight over conference foe

The Badgers football team travelled to West Lafayette to face Purdue on the road for a conference matchup on Friday at Ross Ade Stadium, defeating the Boilermakers 38-17. Wisconsin bursted out to a 21-3 lead, scoring a touchdown on each of their first three possessions of the game.

Tanner Mordecai ran for a score on both of the team’s first two drives before Braelon Allen punched one in on the ground to cap off a 16-play, 75-yard possession which chewed up 8:41 off of the first half clock.

Although Purdue was able to narrow the deficit to 27-17 in the third quarter, that’s as close as the Boilermakers would get in the contest as Wisconsin’s defense forced three turnovers on the day, two of which were in the second half.

Here are some of the best pictures from the game:

WATCH: Badgers analyst catches up with Luke Fickell before Purdue game

Can Badgers continue their streak versus the Boilermakers?

The Badgers football team (2-1) is set to take on Purdue (1-2) on the road Friday night at 6 PM and color analyst Mark Tauscher caught up with head coach Luke Fickell before the contest.

Fickell has started his tenure in Madison with two home wins and a loss on the road so far this season, but Friday will be his first Big Ten game as Wisconsin’s head coach.

Tauscher asked him a few questions including one about the atmosphere and energy heading into the game. Fickell explained how these are the types of contests that he and some of his players came to Wisconsin to be a part of.

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Will Wisconsin win a 17th straight versus Purdue?

The Badgers (2-1) play the Purdue on Friday and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.

The game starts at 6 PM and can be seen on Fox Sports 1.

Wisconsin is coming off of a 35-14 Week 3 win over Georgia Southern at Camp Randall. The defense was able to force six turnovers, snatching five interceptions while also recovering a fumble. Safety Hunter Wohler recorded 10 tackles, including a sack, while intercepting two passes in the victory, earning himself the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Purdue on the other hand, lost to Syracuse 35-20, turning the ball over four times by losing three fumbles and throwing an interception. The Boilermakers’ defense in particular, struggled to stop Syracuse’s quarterback Garrett Shrader from compiling 195 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries.

Wisconsin will look to keep the good times going in Week 4 and this is how BetMGM sees the game going:

  • Point spread: Wisconsin -5.5
  • Money line: Wisconsin -225 / Purdue +180
  • Over-under: 53.5

It’s unclear exactly what injuries each team are dealing with but here’s the most recent info:

Wisconsin (Week 3 Injury Report) :

  • CB Michael Mack

  • WR Trech Kekahuna

  • WR Tommy McIntosh

  • CB Max Lofy

  • TE Riley Nowakowski

  • WR Grady O’Neill

  • TE Cam Large

  • C Jake Renfro

  • OLB Aaron Witt

  • OL Peyton Lange

  • WR Chris Brooks

  • TE Jack Pugh

  • DE Isaiah Mullens

Purdue (As of Monday Sept. 18):

  • Paul Piferi (Questionable)
  • Gus Hartwig (Questionable)
  • Salim Turner-Muhammad (Questionable)

With both quarterbacks Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) and Hudson Card (Purdue) making their Big Ten conference play debuts, I feel like both guys will look to prove themselves. Both defenses struggle to stop big plays and I feel like Wisconsin has more home run hitters, so they’ll be able to pull away from the Boilermakers to grab their third win of the year.

Prediction: 34-24 Wisconsin

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

WATCH: Badgers analyst takes DL coach for a ride

Coach Scruggs gives his keys to success

Ahead of the team’s Week 4 matchup with Purdue on the road Friday at 6PM, Badgers radio color analyst Mark Tauscher took defensive line coach Greg Scruggs for a ride.

Tauscher asks Scruggs about his opinion on the defense following their 35-14 win over Georgia Southern at home in Week 3. The coach explains how he’s a “crazy coach” and how he wants more from his guys in West Lafayette.

Part of his “keys to success” was the fact that the Badgers need to make the Boilermakers’ quarterback Hudson Card uncomfortable while on offense, utilizing their running backs (Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen).

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PHOTOS: Badgers versus Purdue All-time series

Can Fickell and Mordecai continue Badgers’ success versus Big 10 rival

The Badgers football team (2-1) will take on Purdue (1-2) on the road in West Lafayette, Indiana on Friday at 6PM. The two programs have faced each other 89 times throughout their football history with Wisconsin leading the all-time series at 52-29-8 overall.

Not only has Wisconsin won more games, but they’ve won 16 straight matchups dating back to 2003. When the two teams met in 2022, the Badgers came out on top 35-24 in Madison.

The last time the Badgers lost on the road in West Lafayette was in 1997, a contest that the Boilermakers won 45-20.

In 2023, both teams have new quarterbacks that will be making their first Big Ten starts. Tanner Mordecai transferred to Madison this offseason from SMU while Hudson Card joined the Boilermakers after beginning his career with Texas.

Head coach Luke Fickell will look to get a win in his first Big Ten contest as the head coach of the Badgers.

Here is a pic from each of their last 10 matchups:

Wisconsin versus Purdue football series history

Wisconsin will look to win 17th straight versus Big Ten Rival

The Badgers football team (2-1) will take on Purdue on the road in West Lafayette, Indiana on Friday at 6PM. The two programs have faced each other 89 times throughout their football history with Wisconsin leading the all-time series at 52-29-8 overall.

Not only has Wisconsin won more games, but they’ve won 16 straight matchups dating back to 2003. When the two teams met in 2022, the Badgers came out on top 35-24 in Madison.

The last time the Badgers lost on the road in West Lafayette was in 1997, a contest that the Boilermakers won 45-20.

In 2023, both teams have new quarterbacks that will be making their first Big Ten starts. Tanner Mordecai transferred to Madison this offseason from SMU while Hudson Card joined the Boilermakers after beginning his career with Texas.

Head coach Luke Fickell will look to get a win in his first Big Ten contest as the head coach of the Badgers.

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