Wisconsin Football: 3 takeaways from win over Northwestern

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 30: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers dives for a touchdown during the first quarter of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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2. Wisconsin’s defense will not give up many points to anyone

Aside from an exciting run that Northwestern went on nearing the end of the fourth quarter, the Wildcats were not able to manage much on offense. Wisconsin forced Clayton Thorson to throw two picks and did not allow Justin Jackson to find any running room.

Northwestern was held to just 1.0 yard per carry and it’s not like they didn’t try to get things going. The Wildcats attempted 33 rushes, good for just 34 yards. Wisconsin forced them to win the game with the air attack.

Most Big Ten West teams are run-first teams and forcing them to pass the ball in key times can be a big x-factor for success. That gameplan helped the Badgers pull out a close victory and command possession of the football.

The only team that Wisconsin faces this year that could end up putting up some points if they can put it together on offense is the Michigan Wolverines. And, Michigan is having some enormous problems consistently moving the ball on offense.

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