Game 235: Minnesota @ Purdue
Supporting Purdue football has been a frustrating endeavor. Fan interest is waning, optimism is fleeting, and the stadium is becoming bereft of spirit – there just […]
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Game 234: Iowa @ #19 Wisconsin
In the fourth quarter, a Badger fan in front of me exclaimed, “I would rather see Iowa’s offense with the ball at their own ten […]
Game 233: Hawaii @ #22 Wisconsin
Hawaii’s visit to Madison inspired plastic luau-themed paraphernalia all over campus – palm trees, flowery leis, grass skirts – it’s as close as Wisconsin gets […]
Game 229: #21 Stanford @ Northwestern
Stanford – the in vogue pick. I admit that I became swept into the hype by putting them in high regard for a playoff position. Instead, […]
Game 228: #13 Wisconsin vs. #6 Ohio State
Indianapolis has been a familiar spot for the Badgers and it undoubtedly will be the same way for Ohio State in the future. Wisconsin arrived […]
Game 227: #18 Minnesota @ #14 Wisconsin
The Gophers had a shot at something they haven’t achieved since 1967 – a Big Ten title. Of course, that would mean defeating Wisconsin in […]
Game 224: Northwestern @ #18 Notre Dame
Northwestern did it before. 1995. The Irish opened the season ranked 9th and the Wildcats were supposed to be the welcome mat that Notre Dame […]
Game 223: Maryland @ Wisconsin
On homecoming day in Madison, both Maryland and Wisconsin found themselves seeking a breakout victory to help maintain their relevance in the hunt for the […]
Game 221: #17 Wisconsin @ Northwestern
Prince comes to mind when I consider the recent history of Wisconsin’s visits to Ryan Field – the Badgers haven’t partied there since 1999. […]
Game 220: South Florida @ #19 Wisconsin
Fans flooded Madison like a monsoon for another football Saturday. Red lit up the streets, and the skies only rained sunshine and warmth upon the […]