Wisconsin beats Oklahoma State 24-17 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
December 28, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Wisconsin had a new coach on the sideline, with the interim coach still calling the shots. The Badgers had several new players in key positions, including quarterback.
A long, sometimes-difficult season came to a conclusion with more adversity – and, eventually, a win.
Wisconsin holds off Oklahoma State in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
December 28, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Braelon Allen ran for 116 yards and a touchdown and Wisconsin withstood Oklahoma State’s second-half push in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl for a 24-17 victory Tuesday night.
The Badgers (7-6) dominated the first half with stifling defense, building a 17-point lead as new coach Luke Fickell stalked the sideline and interim coach Jim Leonhard called the shots.
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State headed to Guaranteed Rate Bowl
December 4, 2022 GMTWisconsin (6-6, Big Ten) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5, Big 12) Dec. 27, 10:15 p.m. ET
Injury sidelines Badgers RB Braelon Allen for Minnesota game
November 26, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin won’t have leading rusher Braelon Allen available for the Badgers’ regular-season finale Saturday with Minnesota.
The Badgers’ pregame status report lists Allen as out due to an injured right leg.
Guerendo, Allen lead Wisconsin to 23-10 win over Maryland
November 5, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s players are making a strong argument that interim head coach Jim Leonhard deserves to have the job for keeps.
Isaac Guerendo ran for an 89-yard touchdown and combined with Braelon Allen for 233 yards rushing as Wisconsin defeated Maryland 23-10 on Saturday.
Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24
October 23, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Graham Mertz likes the direction that Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard is taking the Badgers
Mertz threw for two touchdowns, Braelon Allen rushed for 113 yards and a score and Wisconsin defeated Purdue 35-24 on Saturday.
Purdue seeking to beat Wisconsin for first time since 2003
October 20, 2022 GMTPurdue (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (3-4, 1-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Line: Wisconsin by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28
October 16, 2022 GMTEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second overtime Saturday to lift Michigan State to a 34-28 victory over Wisconsin.
Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7
October 9, 2022 GMTEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared for his first game following longtime boss Paul Chryst's firing were long gone by the time game day rolled around.
Wisconsin visits Northwestern in first game under Leonhard
October 6, 2022 GMTWisconsin (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at Northwestern (1-4, 1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
Line: Wisconsin by 9½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
Big Ten RB tradition alive and well behind Brown, Ibrahim
September 20, 2022 GMTThe Big Ten's tradition of producing elite running backs is alive and well.
The conference features the nation's top two rushers in Illinois' Chase Brown and Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim, and four others are running for better than 100 yards per game.
Allen’s 3 TDs spark Wisconsin in 66-7 rout of New Mexico St.
September 18, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s wide receivers got a chance to showcase their skills against an overmatched opponent.
The Badgers want to see the performance continue as the Badgers open Big Ten Conference schedule at No.
Allen, Torchio help No. 18 Badgers rip Illinois State 38-0
September 4, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin teammates John Torchio and Braelon Allen created a couple of truly memorable moments in an otherwise forgettable season-opening matchup.
No. 18 Wisconsin opens by hosting FCS school Illinois State
September 1, 2022 GMTIllinois State (0-0) at No. 18 Wisconsin (0-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1)
Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Badgers RBs have big goals as they honor their former coach
August 31, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen already found one indelible way to honor the man he credits for much of his college football success.
Allen and his fellow Wisconsin running backs plan to make an equally compelling tribute to their former position coach on the field this fall.
No. 18 Badgers seek to reclaim status as Big Ten contenders
August 15, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin used to make trips to the Big Ten championship game a nearly annual excursion.
Not anymore.
After playing in five of the first seven Big Ten championship games, the Badgers have made it to Indianapolis just once in the last four years.
Allen, Wisconsin hold off Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl
December 31, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Braelon Allen thought his week in Las Vegas was rather uneventful.
After all, it's hard to really soak in Sin City when you're only 17 years old. He'll have to settle for his MVP award.
Badgers, Sun Devils carry Las Vegas Bowl into new stadium
December 29, 2021 GMTLas Vegas Bowl: Arizona State (8-4) vs. Wisconsin (8-4), Dec. 30, 10:30 p.m. EST (ESPN)
Line: Wisconsin by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Wisconsin, Arizona State selected to play in Las Vegas Bowl
December 6, 2021 GMTWisconsin (8-4, Big Ten) vs. Arizona State (8-4, Pac-12), Dec. 30, 10:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Las Vegas
TOP PLAYERS Wisconsin: RB Braelon Allen. The freshman has rushed for 1,125 yards and 12 touchdowns.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU’s Stroud throws for 6 TDs
November 21, 2021 GMTSTARS
—C.J. Stroud, Ohio State, threw for 432 yards and six TDs as No. 5 Ohio State blew out No. 7 Michigan State 56-7
—Bryce Young, Alabama, passed for a school-record 559 yards and five TDs, and the No.
Allen carries No. 19 Wisconsin to 35-28 win over Nebraska
November 21, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Braelon Allen continued a tradition of Wisconsin running backs steamrolling Nebraska defenses.
Allen rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns – including a tiebreaking 53-yarder with 3:50 remaining – to help No.
Allen’s big day helps No. 20 Wisconsin rip Northwestern 35-7
November 14, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Braelon Allen understood the importance of his role following Chez Mellusi's injury, sidelining Wisconsin's leading rusher for the rest of the season.
Allen handled that burden as effectively as he has accepted every other task assigned to him during his exceptional freshman season.
Wisconsin wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible
November 7, 2021 GMTPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Not only has Wisconsin put its horrid 1-3 start behind it, everything is suddenly within reach for the Badgers.
Graham Mertz threw a season-high three touchdown passes and Wisconsin won its fifth straight game and become bowl eligible for the 20th straight year with a 52-3 victory over Rutgers on Saturday.
No. 9 Iowa, Wisconsin continue pursuit of Big Ten West title
October 28, 2021 GMTNo. 9 Iowa (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (4-3, 2-2), Saturday at noon EDT (ESPN).
Line: Wisconsin by 3 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Mellusi, Allen help Wisconsin run past No. 25 Purdue, 30-13
October 24, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Wisconsin freshman running back Braelon Allen figures the Badgers got back to their their strengths.
Graham Mertz completed just 5 of 8 passes for 52 yards. But it didn’t matter with the Badgers running for 290 yards on 51 carries.
Wisconsin RB Allen plays with power that belies his youth
October 13, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen doesn’t look like a typical 17-year-old.
He doesn’t play like one, either.
Allen graduated from high school early to begin his college football career this fall.
Wisconsin uses running game to roll over Illinois 24-0
October 9, 2021 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chez Mellusi ran for 145 yards and a touchdown and Wisconsin beat Illinois 24-0 on Saturday.
Braelon Allen rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries and John Chenal carried nine times for 38 yards and a touchdown for the Badgers.
Badgers’ ground attack has plenty of options and uncertainty
August 11, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin believes it has enough talent in the backfield to regain its status as one of the top Power Five rushing attacks after taking a step back last year.
Which player will get used most often remains uncertain.