Wisconsin Rolls Past Rutgers 52-3
Led by three passing touchdowns by quarterback Graham Mertz, and 129 yards on the ground from tailback Braelon Allen, 21st ranked Wisconsin was too much for Rutgers to handle, as the Badgers romped to a 52-3 victory.
Wisconsin has won five straight.
At 6-3, Wisconsin has created a logjam at the top of the Big Ten Western division with Minnesota (6-3), Iowa (6-2) and Purdue (6-3); setting up what will be an incredible finish to see who will make it to the Big 10 Title game in Indianapolis.
As for Rutgers, the loss was their fifth in-conference this season, and third straight defeat at SHI Stadium. It was the second time this season Rutgers had surrendered 52 points at home.
Rutgers (4-5) needs to win two of their final three games (@Indiana Nov. 13, @ Penn State Nov. 20, and home to Maryland, Nov. 27) in order to become bowl eligible.
Noah Vedral had a tough day under center for the Scarlet Knights, completing 8-of-16 passes for 81 yards with two interceptions. The first pick set up Wisconsin’s first touchdown, a 14-yard run by Chez Mellusi.
The second turnover was a interception return for a touchdown by Ceasar Williams to put the Badgers up 24-3 with 5:02 to go in the second quarter.
Keeanu Benton on the pressure,
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Caesar Williams with the TD
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Of Graham Mertz’s three touchdown passes for Wisconsin, one went for 25-yards to Kendrick Pryor just before halftime to make it 31-3.
The other significant Mertz touchdown pass went 72-yards to Danny Davis III with 6:44 to go in the third quarter to add onto the onslaught at 45-3.
Isiah Pacheco had 55 yards on nine carries to lead the Scarlet Knights in rushing on Saturday. Bo Melton had 61-yards on six receptions at wide receiver.
Rutgers (4-5) visits Indiana next week. Time is to be announced. Catch the action on your home for Rutgers football 93.5 FM, 1450 AM Fox Sports New Jersey.
