QUICK RECAP: Wisconsin derails Purdue in Homecoming victory, 35-24

MADISON — The Wisconsin Badgers (4-4, 2-3 conference) jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 35-24 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers (5-3, 3-2 conference) on Homecoming weekend.

Wisconsin lost the opening coin toss, but made the best of it, orchestrating a 6-play, 76-yard opening drive, which was capped off by a 29-yard touchdown pass from Graham Mertz, to Skyler Bell.

Bell led Wisconsin in receiving in the game with 87 receiving yards, on four receptions.

However, Wisconsin’s scoring did not end there, as John Torchio intercepted Aidan O’Connell and returned it for a 31-yard touchdown, his second interception return for a touchdown of the season.