3 Things we learned from Wisconsin’s loss to BYU

MADISON—A deflating loss leaves Wisconsin with a previously unlikely blemish on its record heading into conference play after a 24-21 upset by the visiting BYU inside Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday.

Wisconsin (2-1) outgained BYU (2-1) 394-311, chewed up more clock and statistically had more pleasing numbers, but a key turnover in the third quarter and some costly mistakes in all three phases of the game led to UW’s first loss of the season.

Before rivalry week really kicks off with a dangerous divisional foe in Iowa, under the lights of Kinnick Stadium, here are three things we learned from the Badgers’ loss to the Cougars.

Wisconsin’s defense is susceptible to big plays

Count ‘em—BYU had…