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Jonathan Taylor was huge for Wisconsin on Saturday night.
The sophomore running back rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Badgers for a 41-24 win over Nebraska. The win pushed Wisconsin to 4-1 on the year and 2-0 in the B1G.
Taylor couldn’t be happier.
Following the game, Taylor celebrated Wisconsin’s win, which reassures the Freedom Trophy remains in Madison for another season. He told the camera after the game that the “grittier” team won.
“Always good to bring hardware home”
Always good to have @JayT23 on your side, too. #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/lTGTLSBaMm
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) October 7, 2018
Taylor now has now has five career 200-yard games, and has two this season. He now has 849 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
Most importantly, the Badgers won its second trophy game of the season and remains undefeated in conference play.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB