Taylor scores 5 TDs to lead No. 8 Wisconsin past Kent State
Jonathan Taylor had four rushing touchdowns and caught a TD pass, Zack Baun had a career-high three sacks, and the eighth-ranked Badgers coasted to a 48-0 win over Kent State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kent State Golden Flashes
0
Wisconsin Badgers
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WIS | 7 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 48 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Bowling Green Falcons | L 28-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 2-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:57 0-48
Jack Dunn 3 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 8:01 0-41
Jake Ferguson 2 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Collin Larsh PAT failed)
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Touchdown 14:20 0-35
Jonathan Taylor 48 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 0-28
Jonathan Taylor 18 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 3:31 0-21
Jonathan Taylor 4 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 14:15 0-14
Jonathan Taylor 19 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 9:10 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 6 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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WIS
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · End of Game
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KENT 2:06
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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WIS 3:35
8 plays, 27 yards, 5:09 · Punt
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KENT 8:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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WIS 10:36
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:30 · Fumble
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KENT 12:06
10 plays, 40 yards, 2:51 · Fumble
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WIS 14:57
11 plays, 65 yards, 6:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 0-48
Jack Dunn 3 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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KENT 6:00
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:01 · Missed FG
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WIS 8:01
7 plays, 70 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 0-41
Jake Ferguson 2 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Collin Larsh PAT failed)
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KENT 12:21
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:59 · Fumble
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WIS 14:20
2 plays, 60 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 0-35
Jonathan Taylor 48 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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KENT
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:23 · End of Half
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WIS 1:23
4 plays, 67 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 0-28
Jonathan Taylor 18 Yd pass from Jack Coan (Collin Larsh Kick)
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KENT 2:37
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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WIS 3:31
17 plays, 74 yards, 9:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 0-21
Jonathan Taylor 4 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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KENT 12:43
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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WIS 14:15
11 plays, 80 yards, 5:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:15 0-14
Jonathan Taylor 19 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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KENT 5:01
8 plays, 36 yards, 4:09 · Punt
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WIS 9:10
9 plays, 68 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:10 0-7
Jonathan Taylor 6 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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KENT 13:36
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:24 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
KENT
WIS
10
1st Downs
29
2-11
3rd down efficiency
11-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
124
Total Yards
520
64
Passing
172
10/17
Comp/Att
17/20
3.8
Yards per pass
8.6
60
Rushing
348
28
Rushing Attempts
55
2.1
Yards per rush
6.3
3-25
Penalties
3-31
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
19:34
Possession
40:26
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