WATCH: Northwestern DB makes first career pick vs. Hornibrook

Wisconsin’s slow start continues in Madison as QB Alex Hornibrook just threw his second interception of the season.

Freshman safety JR Pace came away with the nice pick for the first interception of his young career.

First career interception for true freshman JR Pace. pic.twitter.com/Wnmrp1dviK

— Martin Oppegaard (@MartinOppegaard) September 30, 2017

Wisconsin leads in the second quarter, but only had 13 total passing yards nearly 20 minutes into the game Saturday.

Hornibrook appeared to be a little banged up after the play.

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