Wisconsin vs. Western Mich. - August 31, 2024

WMU

FinalAug 30

WIS

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Teams

Broncos logo, Broncos 0-1, 1ST 0, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 7, TOT 14

Badgers logo, Badgers 1-0, 1ST 0, 2ND 10, 3RD 3, 4TH 15, TOT 28

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3:05[4th & Goal @ WIS 1] J.Buckley rushed for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

11:48N.Vakos extra point is good.

11:53[2nd & Goal @ WMU 9] C.Mellusi rushed for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

Jesse Temple

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Quarterback Ryan Hopkins earned the most significant snaps of his young career against Iowa. Will it lead to more opportunities this season? Story at Badger Connect: https://t.co/1S8hdagqcJ

Gifdsports

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😂😂😂😂

Jori Epstein

15h

Jerry Jones after Cowboys’ OT loss to Cardinals (per FOX broadcast)

ESPN Insights

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Joe Burrow is the second QB in NFL history with 450 passing yards, 5 pass TD and 1 rush TD in a single game, and first in 75 years! The other was Norm Van Brocklin in 1951, who set the NFL record with 554 passing yards in that game.

StatMuse

15h

Brock Bowers vs Jets: 7 REC 92 YDS 2 TD Beast.

ClutchPoints

16h

Joe Burrow with a DIME to Tee Higgins for a Bengals TD 🎯 Burrow throws his third TD pass of the afternoon!

ClutchPoints

16h

We were this close to a sexy Dexy scoop and score 😅 Dexter Lawrence recovers it for the Bengals!

Bleacher Report•17h

🚨 Week 9 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📉 Buckeyes drop 9 spots 🤩 Utah in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

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Ohio State Falls Out Of Top 10 😱The top 5 looks completely different after USC's massive win. Tap for full list 📲

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Week 9 Winners & Losers 📊🗣️ Contenders look vulnerable 💯 Three 8-0 teams left 📲 Full recap of Halloween slate

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1d

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Thread: Can Wisconsin run the ball?The Badgers have a chance to stack up multiple wins in a row on Saturday.

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Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans Game Thread: Start of the West Coast road tripThe Badgers are hitting the road on Friday night.

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Can the Badgers match up physically with Iowa after last two rivalry games?Can Wisconsin snap their losing streak to Iowa?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3d

Badgers starter doubtful vs. Iowa on initial injury reportThe Badgers could be without one starter on Saturday.

CFB Show Hosts TERRIFIED by Georgia Fan 🐶

New episode of Big College Noon Day

Bleacher Report•4d

CFB Week 9 Betting Locks 🔒Who to count on against the spread for the Big Ten battle between Iowa and Wisconsin 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•4d

Iowa star RB ruled out for season ahead of Badgers showdownThe Hawkeyes will be without their most important offensive player on Saturday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•4d

Badgers star considered a potential Day 2 draft pick as stellar season continuesWisconsin could have its first Day 2 pick since 2023.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•4d

Where are Badgers projected to bowl after Week 8?The Badgers have some strong bowl projections after seven games.

Bleacher Report•5d

Week 9 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down who will come out on top between Wisconsin and Iowa ➡️

www.buckys5thquarter.com•6d

Badgers star earns Big Ten Player of the Week award after stellar performanceOne Badger won Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after the USC win.

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Badgers grades, snap counts on defense from Week 8 vs. USC: Safety earns highest grade of the dayThe Badgers defense had a day on Saturday.

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🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Badgers flip 4 star LB from Big Ten school after big winWisconsin topped their win on Saturday with a big flip on Sunday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Badgers ranked for the 1st time since 2023 after big winThe Badgers are back in the top 25 after a huge win.

🚨 Week 8 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📳 Tap to follow

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Badgers grades, snap counts on offense from Week 8 vs. USC: New starter earns highest grade on teamOne new starter for the Badgers had a big season debut.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s win over USC: Badgers have the mental fortitude to bounce backThe Badgers got another ranked upset on Saturday.

Wisconsin Shuts Down USC 😳

No. 16 Trojans couldn't get going in Madison as they fall to unranked Badgers

Bleacher Report•1w

Unranked Teams Cause Chaos in Week 8 📊BYU and Texas Tech suffer losses as playoff picture gets even more blurry 📲

Wisconsin Storms Field 😳

ESPN College Football

@ESPNCFB

THE SCENE IN MADISON 😮

Wisconsin Gets on Board 💪

CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Couple Badgers starters on injury report, while USC has 6 players out, 3 questionableThere are some key injury updates on both sides.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Expert predictions for Wisconsin vs. USC: Is there faith in the Badgers after last week?How do experts see Week 8 playing out for the Badgers?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 21 Washington Huskies Game Thread: Another ranked opportunity on the scheduleThe Badgers have another ranked opponent at home on Saturday.

Bleacher Report•1w

CFB Week 8 Betting Locks 🔒Expert picks against the spread for a Big 10 battle between USC and Wisconsin ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Week 8 CFB Picks 🔮Who to count on in a Big Ten battle between USC and Wisconsin 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Four true freshmen make Badgers travel rosterA couple of Badgers freshmen have already earned a key distinction.

Bleacher Report•2w

Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1w

Badgers get Big Noon Kickoff for major rivalry game on HalloweenThe Badgers get another premier network for a big rivalry game.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

Badgers grades, snap counts on defense from Week 7 vs. UCLA: Did the defense actually play poorly?How did the Badgers fare on Saturday?

🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

3 quick takeaways from Badgers loss to UCLA: Wisconsin gets outcoached in disappointing outingThe Badgers squandered a huge opportunity on the road on Saturday.

Bleacher Report•2w

CFB Week 7 Winners & Losers 📊😱 Multiple top teams fall ❓ Arch, Bryce's jobs in question 📲 Full recap after Saturday

Bleacher Report•2w

B/R CFB Top 25 After Week 7 🔢MASSIVE shakeups underway after chaotic slate. Tap for latest projections 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

Wisconsin Badgers vs. UCLA Bruins Game Thread: Are we in for a defensive showdown?The Badgers have another ranked opponent in primetime.

Wisconsin's 1st TD of Game 👆

Wisconsin Football

@BadgerFootball

Cha-Ching 💰

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

Expert predictions for Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Do most see a Badger upset?UCLA is on a heater. Can Wisconsin stop it?

Bleacher Report•2w

CFP Expansion Winners & Losers🤷 Regular season meaningless? 📈 G6 teams hit jackpot? 📲 24-team playoff takeaways

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

Will the Badgers pull off the upset over UCLA?Wisconsin could end up being ranked once again with the upset on Saturday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

The Badgers are 2nd best Big Ten team in one major categoryWisconsin’s defense has looked exceptional through five games.

Bleacher Report•2w

Week 7 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down who will come out on top between UCLA and Wisconsin 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2w

Badgers OL leads Big Ten in major category through six weeksThe Badgers offensive line has done exceptional in one specific area.

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Badgers get back to back primetime games vs. ranked opponentsThe Badgers continue to get big primetime opportunities.

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Badgers on verge of Top 25 ranking heading into major weekThe Badgers have their biggest opportunity in years on Saturday.

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

Bleacher Report•3w

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•3w

Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Badgers Game Thread vs. No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Biggest match of the seasonThe Badgers are on the road against the best team in the country on Saturday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Updated bowl projections for the Badgers through five weeksWhere are the Badgers expected to bowl after five weeks?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Badgers drop in Top 25 despite beating two ranked opponentsThe Badgers had a surprise drop in the Top 25 this week.

Bleacher Report•3w

CFB Week 6 Predictions 🔮Picking winners of every game as season hits halfway mark 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Badgers grades, snap counts on defense from Week 5 vs. Michigan State: The depth was noticedThe Badgers defense had another standout day on Saturday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Grading Wisconsin’s remaining schedule: The Badgers have some tough games coming upThe Badgers schedule is looking more difficult than expected in 2026.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Badgers grades, snap counts on offense from Week 5 vs. Michigan State: We have a rotation at right tackleWho played and who stood out in Wisconsin’s Week 5 win?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

Badgers lose 2027 edge rusher commitmentThe Badgers lost a commitment on Monday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•3w

A Badger wins Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the first time since 2021Wisconsin has its first Big Ten weekly award of the season.

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Bleacher Report•4w

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Bleacher Report•4w

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

Bleacher Report•4w

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

www.buckys5thquarter.com•4w

Why the Badgers shuffled offensive line in major way for Week 5The Badgers made a big shuffle on the offensive line for the 2nd straight season during the year.

Bleacher Report•4w

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

Bleacher Report•1mo

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

Bleacher Report•1mo

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Former Badgers standout offensive lineman to sign with PackersOne former Badger is heading to Green Bay.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Badgers beat top 10 team on road as star freshman wins awardWisconsin is starting to heat up.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

For better or worse, Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph is simply wired differentlyThe Badgers quarterback showed all parts of his skillset in Saturday’s win.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Week 4 CFB Overreactions 😦Assessing Luke Fickell's recent success ➡️

Bleacher Report•1mo

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•1mo

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•1mo

Wisconsin Trolls Penn State 😅'Never a doubt' 📸

Bleacher Report•1mo

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

Emotional Fickell Interview 🥺

NBC Sports

1mo

@NBCSports

It's an emotional retrospective for Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell as the Badgers earn their first win in Happy Valley since 2003 on a 17-POINT COMEBACK. 👏

🚨Wisconsin SHOCKS Penn State

No. 13 Nittany Lions blow 17-point lead to unranked Badgers and suffer 1st loss

Bleacher Report•1mo

No. 13 Penn State Upset by WisconsinLate 75-yard TD by Badgers proved to be the final blow 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Colton Joseph Read Option TD 💨

Big Ten Football

1mo

@B1Gfootball

75 YARDS. 11 PLAYS. 6 POINTS 🔥 Colton Joseph caps the drive with a TD for @BadgerFootball! Watch on Peacock

Bleacher Report•1mo

Stock Watch for Coaches Heading into Week 4 📊Breaking down Lance Taylor's tremendous rise 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Badgers reveal depth chart for Week 4 vs. Penn StateThe Badgers have some changes on the depth chart with injuries.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Badgers CB suffers torn ACL, out for seasonWisconsin has lost one of its cornerbacks for the season.

CFB Week 4 Predictions 🔮

Picks for this week's slate

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Where does the Badgers budget rank in the Big Ten?The Badgers spent up this offseason with a bigger budget.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Week 4 CFB Predictions 🔮Picks for every game in STACKED weekend 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Badgers starter expects to play vs. Penn State after missing Week 3Wisconsin will have its starting running back ready for Week 4.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Boise St. HC: WMU UndefeatedSpencer Danielson's take on Michigan's controversial finish vs. Western Michigan

Bleacher Report•1mo

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•1mo

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

Bleacher Report•1mo

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Badgers WR breaks school record after massive gameWisconsin’s top receiver on Saturday broke a major school record.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•1mo

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Game Thread: Will we finally see a dominant outing?The Badgers have one final non conference game before Big Ten play.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Wisconsin's New Menu Items 🥔Baked potato trio has arrived for Badgers fans 📸

Bleacher Report•2mo

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

CFP Can't Change UM-WMU Result

Ross Dellenger

2mo

@RossDellenger

In response to inquiries over the Michigan-Western Michigan game, the CFP releases a statement saying that it does not hold authority to change game outcomes and explain the selection committee’s process.

Bleacher Report•2mo

NCAA's Ruling on UM-WMU Play ⏰Committee found replay protocols 'were not followed' and outcome 'would have been different'

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers cancel 2027 non conference game, find replacement teamThe Badgers are making a change with their 2027 schedule.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Will the Badgers cover the spread vs. Eastern Michigan after missing in Week 2?The Badgers are major favorites in Week 3. Can they exceed expectations?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers get primetime game in Big Ten opener on the roadThe Badgers get an evening game in Happy Valley in Week 4.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers not projected to bowl game by insider after first two weeksWill the Badgers reach six wins?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers open as major favorites once again in Week 3The Badgers are sizable favorites once again in Week 3.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers snap counts, grades on defense vs. Western Illinois: Who played well and who struggled?The Badgers saw some flourish, while others had up and down games in Week 2.

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers snap counts, grades on offense vs. Western Illinois: There’s a new leader in RB snapsWisconsin’s offense rotated a ton on Saturday.

Bleacher Report•2mo

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•2mo

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Game Thread: How many yards will Wisconsin go for?The Badgers are primed for a big game on Saturday.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

How one Badgers coach led Wisconsin to Malachi ColemanOne key coach connection led Wisconsin to their potential No. 1 receiver.

Bleacher Report•2mo

B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Badgers get a primetime slot once again in Week 2Wisconsin’s kickoff time for Week 2 has been revealed.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

Top 12 Breakout Stars After Week 1 ⭐Why Mason Posa's performance stood out last weekend 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

NCAA Establishes Clock RuleCoordinator of officials releases memo after WMU-Michigan controversy (ESPN)

CFB's Surprise Week 1 MVPs 🤯

Why PUNTERS stole the show

Bleacher Report•2mo

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

🚨 MAC Appeals Michigan WinConference says refs made replay protocol error, wants NCAA to recognize Western Michigan as actual winner

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Bleacher Report•2mo

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

U-M Fans 'Shocked' SarkisianTexas HC surprised by field storming after controversial win over Western Michigan 🎥

Bleacher Report•2mo

Notre Dame QB Talks Big WinCJ Carr says narrative that Irish 'should steamroll teams' is overblown (ESPN)

Bleacher Report•2mo

Punt of the Year in CFB? 🤯Definition of coffin corner. Wisconsin's Sean West hits epic celly after

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Thread: Time for the Colton Joseph showIt’s time to get the first look at the Badgers in 2026.

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

3 predictions for Wisconsin in Week 1 vs. Notre Dame: Can the Badgers score more than 1 touchdown?How will Colton Joseph fare in his debut?

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Majority believe Badgers will exceed expectations vs. Notre DameWill the Badgers shock the world on Sunday night?

Bleacher Report•2mo

WMU President Won't Blame RefsWestern Michigan taking high road after controversial loss to Michigan on Saturday 🎥

Bleacher Report•2mo

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

Bleacher Report•2mo

Big Ten Addresses Controversial Clock RulingConference makes statement after move gave Michigan ability to win game with one second left

Bleacher Report•2mo

Whittingham 'Pissed' After Hail MaryMichigan HC was 'mad' despite winning game on Bryce Underwood throw

Bleacher Report•2mo

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

Western Michigan HC on Loss 😕Lance Taylor taking the high road after controversial finish

Bleacher Report•2mo

Controversial Ending In Michigan Game 🤨Fans stunned after refs give No. 16 Wolverines one more second. Tap in for reactions 📲

Michigan Somehow Survives... 🤔

The magic number was just 1

Michigan On Upset Alert? 😯

br_betting

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BRYCE UNDERWOOD OH NOOOOO A DISASTER END TO THE FIRST HALF FOR MICHIGAN 😭😱 *he was ruled out of bounds on the return and WMU got 3 points (via @NBCSports)

www.buckys5thquarter.com•2mo

Notre Dame star LB questionable, WR ruled out vs. BadgersNotre Dame may have one of their stars back on defense for the season opener.