#14 Wisconsin crushes Illinois 45-7

[Chieftain2009]

Very efficient QB play from the Wisconsin redshirt freshman.

Wisconsin (1-0):

Graham Mertz - 20/21; 248 pass yards; 5 pass TDs
Garrett Groshek - 13 carries; 70 rush yards; 29 receiving yards
Jake Ferguson - 7 receptions; 72 receiving yards; 3 receiving TDs
Collin Larsh - 6/6 extra points; 1/1 field goals (19 yards)

Illinois (0-1):

Brandon Peters - 8/19; 87 pass yards; 75 rush yards
Mike Epstein - 8 carries; 36 rush yards; 22 receiving yards
Josh Imatorbhebhe - 3 receptions; 26 receiving yards
Tarique Barnes - Fumble recovery for TD
James McCourt - 1/1 extra points

[cbolt]

Wisky's problem the last few years was at the QB position. Well looks like they got that problem fixed so assuming the conveyor of RB'S keeps coming through Madison, Bucky will be loaded for bear the next 3 or 4 years!

[Omega]

I know it was only against Illinois, but the addition of a reliable passing game to the Badgers excellent running game and always stout defense make Wisconsin a legit threat to Ohio State's college football playoff hopes. Mertz, a 5 star recruit, seems to have that intangible look of leadership. Jack Coan is the next Wally Pipp.