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Memorial Stadium Showdown: Wisconsin Badgers Dominate Nebraska Cornhuskers in College Football

The Wisconsin Badgers, with a record of 8-2, faced off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, standing at 4-6. The game concluded with the Badgers securing a convincing victory over the Cornhuskers by a score of 37-21.


Nov 16, 2019; Lincoln, NE, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Zack Baun (56) and linebacker Chris Orr (54) celebrate during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

In an impressive display at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, the Wisconsin Badgers demonstrated their offensive might against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Badgers' rushing attack was particularly potent, amassing 320 yards on 45 attempts and scoring two touchdowns. Their longest rush was a notable 29-yard dash through the Cornhuskers' defense. The ground game's success contributed to an average gain of over seven yards per play for the team.


The aerial assault complemented this ground dominance as Wisconsin's quarterback maintained precision throughout the game with a completion percentage of roughly 62 percent for a total of 162 passing yards and one touchdown pass that connected for an impressive distance of 55 yards. This performance helped achieve eight first downs through air travel alone.


Nov 16, 2019; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs against Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Matt Henningsen (92) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams also played a pivotal role in this contest; notably, one kickoff return went for an electrifying touchdown covering an expansive distance of nearly ninety yards. Furthermore, field goal kicking was flawless as all three attempts sailed through uprights contributing nine points to their tally.


Defensively, Wisconsin stifled Nebraska's efforts by recording four sacks and accumulating seven tackles for loss while also forcing two fumbles—one recovered by themselves—and intercepting one pass which they returned eleven yards downfield.


Nov 16, 2019; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Will Honas (3) reacts during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska did not go quietly into defeat; they managed to put up twenty-one points against their formidable opponents. However, despite matching timeout and challenge availability with two each remaining by game end—indicative perhaps more so than anything else about how closely fought some aspects were—their efforts ultimately fell short against Wisconsin's relentless pressure on both sides ball throughout four quarters playtime.


Fans can look forward to seeing if the momentum from this victory carries forward when University of Wisconsin hosts Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on November 23rd at 4:00 PM local time (CT). This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on FOX network where fans can tune in to support their team once again as they continue striving towards another successful season outcome under bright lights college football stage.

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