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Wisconsin Football defensive grades: Has the defense taken a step back?

The Wisconsin Badgers suffered another loss, this time in competitive fashion as they were outplayed by the Michigan State Spartans in a 34-28 double-overtime defeat.

After a hot start, the Badgers’ offense fizzled, allowing the Spartans to overcome an early deficit and control momentum for the majority of the second half before they pulled away in overtime following a Braelon Allen fumble.

Here are the defensive grades against Michigan State:

Defensive Line: B+

Playing without Isaiah Mullens for the second consecutive week, the Badgers' defensive line stepped up, making life difficult for Michigan State on the ground, allowing just 2.