Photos: Wisconsin Badgers rout Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten West showdown
The University of Wisconsin football team cruised to its sixth straight victory on Saturday, defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 35-7 in a Big Ten West battle at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz, top, warmups up prior to taking on the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (5) runs onto the field prior to taking on the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Badger's fan Grayson Daledien from Arcadia watches the team warmup at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) finds a gap during the second quarter against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) intercepts a pass intended for Northwestern wide receiver Stephon Robinson Jr. (5) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Andrew Marty (7) chases after a wild snap against Wisconsin during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst talks with Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald prior to the start of the game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jack Dunn (16) celebrates a pass completion with Wisconsin Badgers running back Brady Schipper (29) during the first half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Brady Schipper (29) catches up a pass during the first half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) catches a pass under coverage by Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema (0)during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) hands off the ball during the second half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
UW defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks to his players during the second half of the Nov. 13 victory over Northwestern.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) tackles Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Andrew Marty (7) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) evades a tackle by Northwestern wide receiver Jacob Gill (19) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers safety John Torchio (15) catches an interception during the second half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates a touchdown with Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during the second half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) celebrates an interception by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Dean Engram (6) during the second half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Cornerback Dean Engram make an interception against Northwestern last season at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin teammates celebrates a touchdown run by Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) during the second half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (5) tackles Northwestern tight end Marshall Lang (88) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Jack Nelson (79) blocks Northwestern defensive lineman Jeremy Meiser (54) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against Northwestern during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against Northwestern inebacker Chris Bergin (28) during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) celebrates a defensive play during the first half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) runs onto the field prior to kickoff against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Northwestern Wildcats running back Andrew Clair (11) stiff arms Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Chase Wolf (2) as he runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) sacks Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ryan Hilinski (12) during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against Northwestern during the second half at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
Wisconsin players, from left, cornerback Dean Engram, linebacker Izayah Green-May and safety John Torchio during the second half against Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
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