Taylor scores twice, No. 4 Wisconsin beats W. Kentucky
Jonathan Taylor had two long touchdown runs, Alex Hornibrook threw for 257 yards and two scores and No. 4 Wisconsin opened the season with a 34-3 victory over Western Kentucky on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
3
Wisconsin Badgers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| WIS | 7 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 42-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | L 21-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 16-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:21 3-34
Garrett Groshek 43 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Field Goal 10:10 3-27
Rafael Gaglianone 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:15 3-24
Ryan Nuss 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:08 0-24
Kendric Pryor 2 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 3:48 0-17
Jonathan Taylor 30 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Field Goal 8:44 0-10
Rafael Gaglianone 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:38 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 47 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Touchdown 13:21 3-34
Garrett Groshek 43 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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Field Goal 10:10 3-27
Rafael Gaglianone 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:15 3-24
Ryan Nuss 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:08 0-24
Kendric Pryor 2 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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WKU 1:56
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:52 · PUNT
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WIS 3:48
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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WIS 3:48
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:33 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 3:48 0-17
Jonathan Taylor 30 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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WKU 7:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Punt Touchdown
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WKU 7:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · PUNT
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WIS 8:44
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:18 · Field Goal
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WIS 8:44
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:18 · FIELD GOAL
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Field Goal 8:44 0-10
Rafael Gaglianone 39 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 11:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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WKU 11:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:23 · PUNT
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WIS 12:25
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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WIS 12:25
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:42 · PUNT
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WKU 14:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:46 · Punt
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WKU 14:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:46 · PUNT Touchdown
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WIS 14:53
5 plays, 7 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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WIS 14:53
5 plays, 7 yards, 3:27 · PUNT
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WKU 3:20
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:18 · Punt
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WKU 3:20
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:18 · PUNT
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WIS 7:38
1 play, 47 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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WIS 7:38
1 play, 47 yards, 0:09 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 7:38 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 47 Yd Run (Rafael Gaglianone Kick)
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WKU 7:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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WKU 7:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:50 · PUNT Touchdown
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WIS 9:37
11 plays, 43 yards, 5:23 · Punt
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WIS 9:37
11 plays, 43 yards, 5:23 · PUNT
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
WKU
WIS
15
1st Downs
24
5-16
3rd down efficiency
7-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
305
Total Yards
491
181
Passing
257
17/30
Comp/Att
17/31
6.0
Yards per pass
8.3
124
Rushing
234
34
Rushing Attempts
39
3.6
Yards per rush
6.0
6-65
Penalties
8-70
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:57
Possession
34:03
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