Struggling Wisconsin looks to bounce back against Illinois
— Wisconsin will try to get back on track against Illinois on Saturday after suffering consecutive losses for just the fifth time in seven seasons under coach Paul Chryst.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois Fighting Illini
7
Wisconsin Badgers
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILL | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| WISC | 7 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 45 |
Camp Randall Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | W 24-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Michigan State Spartans | W 38-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | L 17-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:56 7-45
Collin Larsh 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:53 7-42
Jake Ferguson 3 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 12:23 7-35
John Chenal 2 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 0:28 7-28
Danny Davis 53 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 1:06 7-21
Jake Ferguson 14 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 3:22 7-14
Tarique Barnes 39 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:54 0-14
Jake Ferguson 5 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 0-7
Mason Stokke 10 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:56 · END OF HALF
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WISC 0:56
7 plays, 15 yards, 3:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:56 7-45
Collin Larsh 19 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 4:09
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:44 · Interception
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WISC 4:53
11 plays, 74 yards, 6:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 7-42
Jake Ferguson 3 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL 11:39
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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WISC 12:23
10 plays, 66 yards, 5:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:23 7-35
John Chenal 2 Yd Run (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL 3:07
8 plays, 58 yards, 2:48 · Downs
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WISC 5:55
7 plays, 14 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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ILL 9:52
6 plays, 25 yards, 1:35 · Downs
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WISC 11:27
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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ILL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:28 · End of Half
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WISC 0:28
1 play, 53 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:28 7-28
Danny Davis 53 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL 0:36
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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WISC 1:06
5 plays, 72 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 7-21
Jake Ferguson 14 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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WISC 3:22
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:48 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:22 7-14
Tarique Barnes 39 Yd Fumble Return (James McCourt Kick)
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ILL 4:10
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:16 · Downs
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WISC 6:26
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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ILL 9:54
4 plays, 35 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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WISC 11:54
14 plays, 88 yards, 8:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:54 0-14
Jake Ferguson 5 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL 5:11
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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WISC 8:23
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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ILL 10:43
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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WISC 11:37
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 0-7
Mason Stokke 10 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Collin Larsh Kick)
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ILL 14:35
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:25 · Fumble
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
ILL
WISC
8
1st Downs
23
2-10
3rd down efficiency
8-14
0-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
218
Total Yards
430
87
Passing
248
8/22
Comp/Att
20/21
4.0
Yards per pass
11.8
131
Rushing
182
25
Rushing Attempts
54
5.2
Yards per rush
3.4
5-60
Penalties
3-15
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
16:32
Possession
43:28
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