Taking care of business — that seemed to be the University of Wisconsin football team’s motto Saturday night in their inaugural game of the 2022 season.
Though the game was projected to be a blowout, Wisconsin still performed beyond the expected standard. Winning 38–0 against the Redbirds of Illinois State, the Badgers’ abundance of playmakers were on full display — a foresight into the success of the season.
Despite obliterating the opponent in the final score, however, Wisconsin opened the game sluggishly.
After forcing an Illinois State University punt to start the game, Wisconsin followed with a lackadaisical three-and-out on their opening drive.