Big Ten Power Poll: Week 13

Ohio State has now won at least a share of the last five titles, ending the 2006, 2007 and 2009 seasons alone atop the standings, but look like they will actually be favorites to win a BCS bowl game. Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin have a good chance to represent the Big Ten, as well, as Badger Nation ranks the Big Ten at the end of the conference season.   Full Story

The Badgers lost a heartbreaker at Northwestern 33-31 to end the Big Ten season. Brad Fedie and Matt Fleming were on hand to document the latest heartbreaker at Ryan Field.   Full Story

In a season that saw Wisconsin go 5-3 in the Big Ten Conference, the Badgers saw a host of players earn all-conference recognition. The biggest of the two were sophomore running back John Clay and freshman linebacker Chris Borland being named Big Ten Offensive Players of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year, respectively.   Full Story

EVANSTON, Ill. – Three chances to score the go-ahead points in the fourth quarter, three opportunities that Wisconsin let slip through its fingers. The Badgers were kicking themselves after their 33-31 loss to Northwestern Saturday, realizing they had beaten themselves for the third time this season. Badger Nation Publisher Benjamin Worgull hands out the grades against the Wildcats.   Full Story

Having been solid holding onto the football since the Wofford mess, sophomore John Clay knew the burden was going to be on his shoulders in the fourth quarter. With a late fumble, however, the Badgers lost their chance to salvage a Big Ten road victory.   Full Story

Wisconsin's defense allows Wildcats quarterback Mike Kafka to throw for 326 passing yards and the Badgers' offense can't register points on the final three drives, letting victory slip through UW's hands in a 33-31 loss Saturday.   Full Story

Despite retuning his first punt for a touchdown, junior David Gilreath can't take too much joy in the accomplishment, seeing as UW couldn't make enough plays down the stretch to beat Northwestern in Evanston.   Full Story

Although seeing steady improvement during its three-game winning streak, Wisconsin's secondary was no match for senior Mike Kafka, who had his way with UW's secondary in a 33-31 Northwestern victory at Ryan Field Saturday   Full Story

Wisconsin junior quarterback Scott Tolzien completes 19-of-30 passes for 235 yards and two touchdown passes to Garrett Graham, the UW's offense can't score in the final 10 minutes, a factor in the Badgers' loss to Northwestern.   Full Story

Wisconsin cornerback Niles Brinkley and the rest of the Badgers secondary struggle against the Wildcats passing attack, giving up 364 passing yards in a 33-31 loss.   Full Story

Wisconsin safety Jay Valai addresses the media after the Badgers drop a 33-31 decision to Northwestern, a game in which Wisconsin gives up 437 total yards.   Full Story

Despite recording his seventh 100-yard game of the season and his 13th touchdown of the season, John Clay's fumble in the waning seconds cost UW a chance for the game-winning field goal in the Badgers' 33-31 loss Saturday.   Full Story

Senior linebacker Jae McFadden has a productive game with six tackles, one TFL and one fumble recovery, but he can't lead UW's defense to a win over Northwestern Saturday.   Full Story

Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema addresses the media following the Badgers 33-31 loss to Northwestern, a defeat that drops the Badgers into a tie for fourth place in the Big Ten Conference.   Full Story

Follow along with Badger Nation's Drive Blog! UW's secondary couldn't stop Northwestern's passing attack and a costly fumble by John Clay with less than two minutes to go prevented any chance of UW rescuing this game from the flames, as the Badgers drop their conference finale Saturday.   Full Story

In addition to having a chance to finish no worse than a tie for second in the Big Ten Conference, the Wisconsin Badgers know that a solid run and run-stopping performance will put them in elite company.   Full Story

Badger Nation's Brad Fedie takes his look at the Five Keys to Victory against the Northwestern Wildcats, where a victory would guarantee no worse than a tie for second place in the Big Ten.   Full Story

Sophomore right tackle Josh Oglesby will have surgery by Monday and will be out two to four weeks. Stepping in will be junior Jake Bscherer, who started the first three games of the season at left guard.   Full Story

After closing down the 2009 Camp Randall schedule with a demolishing of Michigan, Wisconsin football heads into its Big Ten finale against Northwestern at Ryan Field. Badger Nation takes you down to the field for whispers from the bench.   Full Story

Two teams with solid quarterbacks, up-and-coming wide receivers and an average defense, it looks like Northwestern and Wisconsin will be evenly matched come its Big Ten finale Saturday. But when UW has traveled to Ryan Field lately, strange things always seem to happen ...   Full Story

Ohio State has clinched a share of its fifth straight conference championship (gag), but Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin all still have a chance to share the crown. Badger Nation breaks out the Big Ten Power Poll in preparation for the final week of the conference season.   Full Story

Wisconsin came into the last home game looking for revenge. They got it in a big way, defeating Michigan 45-24. There were five Scott Tolzien touchdowns, two marriage proposals, and one pouty Michigan head coach. Badgernation's four horsemen were there do document the action.   Full Story

UW head coach Bret Bielema knew this day might come when he let defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz go after the 2007 season. With Hankwitz running the Northwestern defense for the past two season, the Badgers will face a different Northwestern since the last time the two times teams played in 2006.   Full Story

The conference honors keep rolling in for the Wisconsin football team. After registering five touchdowns, the first UW player to be responsible for five scores since 2005, junior quarterback Scott Tolzien was honored by the Big Ten Sunday.   Full Story

Dominating the second half, outscoring Michigan 24-7, holding a 286-106 advantage in yards and held the ball for 22 minutes, 45 seconds, the Badgers got back to Wisconsin football in a big way Saturday, defeating Michigan, 45-24. Badger Nation Publisher Benjamin Worgull hands out the grades against Michigan.   Full Story