Wisconsin fans react to a disastrous first half at Washington State

Wisconsin needs to bounce back, and do it quickly after a disastrous first half

What could go wrong did go wrong for Wisconsin football in the first 30 minutes in Washington.

The Cougars dominated on both sides of the ball en route to a 24-9 lead at the half with Wisconsin getting the rock to start the second half. Quarterback Cam Ward finished the half with a pair of touchdowns, while the Cougars defense found the end zone after a strip sack.

In the first test of a new era, it’s been a tough trip for the Badgers so far. Here is how Wisconsin football social media has reacted to a surprisingly disastrous first half:

 

BadgersWire staff predictions: Wisconsin vs. Washington State

Who will move to 2-0 on Saturday at Camp Randall?

The Badgers are set for Week 2 as Wisconsin welcomes Pac-12 opponent Washington State to Camp Randall. With kickoff in a few hours, our three-man team at BadgersWire put together our predictions for the Week 2 clash.

The Badgers and the Cougars both come in at 1-0 with victories over FCS opponents. Washington State started slow but responded well to take down Idaho, while Wisconsin cruised over Illinois State as the defense pitched a shutout.

Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM CT on FOX as the Badgers and Cougars look to move to 2-0 on the young season. Here our are staff predictions for Saturday’s matchup: