Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7
— The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared for his first game following longtime boss Paul Chryst's firing were...
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wisconsin Badgers
42
Northwestern Wildcats
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISC | 7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
| NU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 32,121 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | L 0-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs USC Trojans | W 24-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 7-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W 31-3 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:28 42-7
Markus Allen 19 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 35-7
Anthony Tyus III 1 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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Touchdown 14:53 35-0
Chimere Dike 6 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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Touchdown 2:11 28-0
Chez Mellusi 23 Yd pass from Braelon Allen (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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Touchdown 6:58 21-0
Chimere Dike 21 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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Touchdown 14:50 14-0
Chimere Dike 52 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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Touchdown 2:25 7-0
Skyler Bell 15 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:28 · End of Game
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WISC 2:28
14 plays, 84 yards, 8:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:28 42-7
Markus Allen 19 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU 11:08
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 35-7
Anthony Tyus III 1 Yd pass from Brendan Sullivan (Jack Olsen Kick)
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WISC 14:53
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 35-0
Chimere Dike 6 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU 1:44
8 plays, 32 yards, 3:32 · Downs
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WISC 5:16
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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NU 7:18
6 plays, 40 yards, 1:56 · Fumble
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WISC 9:14
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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NU 11:45
8 plays, 62 yards, 3:15 · Interception
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NU
11 plays, 72 yards, 2:11 · Missed FG
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WISC 2:11
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:11 28-0
Chez Mellusi 23 Yd pass from Braelon Allen (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU 5:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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WISC 6:58
6 plays, 66 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 21-0
Chimere Dike 21 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU 9:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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WISC 11:03
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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NU 13:30
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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WISC 14:50
3 plays, 57 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 14-0
Chimere Dike 52 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU 0:31
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:54 · Interception
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WISC 2:25
9 plays, 98 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:25 7-0
Skyler Bell 15 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Nate Van Zelst Kick)
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NU 7:25
7 plays, 31 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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WISC 9:52
11 plays, 66 yards, 5:04 · Missed FG
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
WISC
NU
26
1st Downs
18
10-14
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-4
515
Total Yards
342
322
Passing
263
21/30
Comp/Att
22/41
10.7
Yards per pass
6.4
193
Rushing
79
38
Rushing Attempts
27
5.1
Yards per rush
2.9
6-55
Penalties
2-20
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
34:16
Possession
25:44
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