The Wisconsin Badgers rebounded emphatically from a previous loss, dominating the Purdue Boilermakers 52-6. This victory marked their first conference win and extended their winning streak against Purdue to 18 games. The Badgers improved to 3-2 on the season, showcasing a strong offensive performance led by Braedyn Locke, who had a stellar second half, and a defense that limited Purdue to just six points. Despite a shaky first half that included two interceptions by Locke, the Badgers exploded for 31 points after halftime.

By the Numbers
  • Braedyn Locke amassed 359 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, completing 20 of 31 passes.
  • Purdue managed only 6 points, completing just 11 of 21 passes for 111 yards against the Badgers’ defense.
Yes, But

While this game highlighted Wisconsin's potential and improvement, it's crucial to recognize that Purdue has faced significant struggles this season, and the Badgers' dominance came against a team in distress.

State of Play
  • Wisconsin is now 3-2 on the season and has secured its first conference victory.
  • The defense showed marked improvement, limiting Purdue to 1 of 11 on third downs and forcing a season-low scoring output.
What's Next

Moving forward, Wisconsin will seek to build on this momentum. Their focus will likely be on continuing to develop Locke’s confidence and bolstering the defense against tougher opponents in upcoming games.

Bottom Line

This decisive victory underlines the potential of the Wisconsin Badgers as they find their rhythm both offensively and defensively, positioning themselves favorably for the rest of the season.