Wisconsin’s football squad further underscored their superiority over Rutgers, finishing the Saturday match with an impressive 42-7 victory. Tawee Walker was again on top form, smashing his career record with a stunning 198 yards and registering three touchdowns for the second successive week. Walker’s performance significantly contributed to the mammoth 549-yard campaign that the Wisconsin offense launched on the day. On the other side of the ball, Rutgers’ key runner, Kyle Monangai, felt the full force of Wisconsin’s defensive prowess, recording a season-low in his usual rushing yardage.
Adding to the fray, the Badgers have now accumulated a whopping 94 points in their last two stellar outings. They uphold an astonishing record against Rutgers, having never lost a game out of their six encounters, three of which resulted in triumph over the Scarlet Knights. Braedyn Locke, a budding sophomore quarterback, continued to display his aptitude on the field, registering a passing completion rate of 71.4% and delivering a remarkable 240 yards.
Locke ignited the match early on, with his team scoring a touchdown on their initial drive. His gameplay not only commanded attention but also showcased an adroit resolve to recover quickly from occasional errors. As the game unfolded, it appeared that Rutgers – renowned for their robust ground attack – were destined to be the ones bringing the heat. Nonetheless, the Badgers had a different storyline in mind.
Achieving a formidable total of 309 rushing yards against Rutgers’ 168, Wisconsin turned the tables on their adversaries. In the rushing rundown, Walker, without a doubt, stole the show with 24 carries, 198 yards, and three touchdowns. Moreover, Cade Yacamelli was not too far behind. He made noteworthy contributions with 4 carries and 72 yards, bolstering the team’s offense.
No less impressive was the Badgers’ defense, which proved to be a solid wall in the previous pair of games, conceding only one touchdown. They clearly focused on hindering Rutgers’ powerful running game agenda, particularly in cageing the usually prolific running back, Kyle Monangai. Thanks to their defensive tactics, Monangai was restricted to a season-low 72 rushing yards.
With this victory, Wisconsin improved their standing to 4-2, marking their second consecutive win on the board. Conversely, Rutgers tasted back-to-back losses, also adjusting their record to 4-2. Looking forward, the triumphant Badgers are set to face another challenge in the coming week as they go on the road to play Northwestern.