The No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) faltered in Evanston, losing 17-7 to No. 19 Northwestern (5-0). For the first time in the 2020 season, the Wisconsin offense was challenged and they struggled to exert their will on their opposition.
After gaining 430 yards in the opener and 468 last week, Wisconsin only amassed 366 yards of total offense against Northwestern, but turned the ball over five times after only turning the ball over once in its first two games. Four of the Badgers turnovers, came in the first half alone against Northwestern and led to what would be an insurmountable lead.