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sports1 year ago

Nebraska Ends Bowl Drought with Decisive Win Over Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Badgers, coming off a narrow 16-13 loss to the top-ranked Oregon Ducks, are set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln, aiming to secure the Freedom Trophy for the 11th consecutive time. Both teams are striving for bowl eligibility, with Wisconsin entering the game as 1.5-point underdogs and on a three-game losing streak. The Badgers face challenges with key injuries, including safety Hunter Wohler and wide receiver Will Pauling, while Nebraska is also struggling, having missed four straight opportunities to become bowl eligible.

sports1 year ago

Wisconsin and Nebraska Clash for Bowl Eligibility and Freedom Trophy

The Wisconsin Badgers aim to retain the Freedom Trophy against Nebraska while needing a win to maintain bowl eligibility. The team faces offensive uncertainty following the firing of offensive coordinator Phil Longo, with tight ends coach Nate Letton taking over play-calling duties. Meanwhile, Nebraska is also undergoing offensive changes with Dana Holgorsen stepping in as play-caller. Wisconsin's defense, which recently excelled against Oregon, will be crucial in this matchup against Nebraska's struggling offense.

sports2 years ago

Nebraska's Disappointing Loss to Wisconsin Raises Bowl Appearance Concerns

The Wisconsin Badgers secured a 24-17 overtime victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, earning bowl eligibility and retaining the Freedom Trophy. Despite a tough stretch of losses, the Badgers displayed a gutsy performance, with Tanner Mordecai and Braelon Allen leading the offense and Will Pauling making significant contributions. Defensively, the Badgers overcame a slow start and held Nebraska to just three points in the last three quarters. The Badgers will now face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their final game of the season, aiming to reclaim the Axe.