Wisconsin Badgers helmet during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
MADISON, WI (WSAU) – The Wisconsin Badgers dropped their first game of the season on Saturday, falling to number four-ranked Alabama 42-10.
Wisconsin struggled to move the ball after starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke left the game in the 1st quarter with a knee injury and didn’t return. Reports from the field indicated that Van Dyke was “not putting any weight on his right leg” before he was carted back to the locker room for further evaluation. Former Mississippi State transfer Brayden Locke replaced Van Dyke and struggled to complete passes, going 13 for 26 with 125 yards and a touchdown on the day.
Both running back Chez Mellusi and wide receiver Will Pauling were able to have solid days, combining for 149 total yards and a touchdown, but couldn’t keep up with Alabama’s Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback Jalen Milroe, who completed 12 of his 17 passing attempts for 196 yards and three touchdowns while also carrying the ball 14 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
The Badger’s schedule doesn’t get any easier next week as Wisconsin will travel to Los Angeles to face the eleven-ranked USC Trojans. The scheduled kickoff time for that game is yet to be set, and at this time it’s not known if the Badgers will stick with Brayden Locke if Van Dyke is unable to go or if freshman Mabrey Mettauer will make his Wisconsin debut.
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