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Wisconsin’s offense dominates in 1st half vs. Purdue

Spenser Davis

By Spenser Davis

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Wisconsin is off to a strong start in its Friday night showdown vs. Purdue.

The Badgers exploded for 21 1st-half points on the road and took a 21-3 lead into the break. That’s the highest point total Wisconsin has produced in any 1st half all season so far.

All 3 of Wisconsin’s touchdowns came on the ground. Tanner Mordecai scored the first 2 and Braelon Allen added a 3rd at the end of a 16-play, 75-yard drive. Wisconsin scored touchdowns on each of its first 3 drives against the Boilermakers.

Wisconsin’s 1st-half out-burst also featured a trick play. Mordecai caught a pass for 19 yards on this play, which helped setup Wisconsin’s 2nd touchdown of the night:

This is a strong showing for a Wisconsin offense that has struggled a bit over the first month of the season. Last week, the Badgers managed just 7 points in the first half against Georgia Southern.

The Badgers’ defense also had a strong 1st half against Purdue. Wisconsin held Purdue to just 2-of-7 on 3rd down and recorded 3 tackles for loss before the break.

Entering tonight, Wisconsin has won 16 consecutive meetings with the Boilermakers.

Spenser Davis

Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.