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Wildcats nip Badgers in nail-biter, 13-7

Wisconsin's Corey Clement (6) is tripped up by Northwestern's Godwin Igwebuike during the first half on Saturday in Madison.

MADISON, Wis. -- Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off 21st-ranked Wisconsin for a 13-7 win on Saturday.

The Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) moved into a tie for second in the West Division with the Badgers (8-3, 5-2), who had won five in a row.

With 1:47 left, Joel Stave drove the Badgers from the 26 to the Northwestern 1.