In their home opener, the University of Wisconsin football team cruised to a comfortable 45–7 victory Friday night at Camp Randall Stadium.
The win marked the Badgers’ 24th consecutive win in their home opener, a remarkable feat. The Badgers controlled the game from the get-go and never trailed in their win.
The story of the game was the fantastic play of talented redshirt freshman quarterback Graham Mertz. After senior quarterback Jack Coan was ruled out indefinitely with a foot injury during practice, Mertz took control of the offense and exceeded expectations, going 20-for-21 in the passing game and finishing with 248 yards and five touchdowns.