This game went very similarly to past matchups between Illinois and Wisconsin. The Badgers pounded the ball on the ground and the Illinois (3-7, 2-5 Big Ten) offense couldn’t sustain any drives in a 48-3 victory for Wisconsin (8-2, 5-2).
Jeff George Jr. made his fourth consecutive start and promptly threw four interceptions in the first half while trying to push the ball down the field. He was just 5-of-16 passing for 79 yards and the only player with multiple catches in the first half was Wisconsin safety Leo Musso, who had a pair of picks.
He was then benched for Wes Lunt (remember that guy?