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LOOK: Wisconsin football’s season openers from the last decade
On Sept. 3, the Wisconsin Badgers will open up their season at house towards the Illinois State Redbirds. This would be the third consecutive yr that the Badgers begin their yr at house after taking part in Illinois in 2020 and Penn State in 2021.
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Wisconsin struggled final yr towards the Nittany Lions, with quarterback Graham Mertz throwing two pricey interceptions within the low-scoring loss. Regardless of the robust loss to Penn State, the Badgers have gained 7 of their final 10 season openers.
Though many of those victories come from non-Energy 5 opponents very similar to the Redbirds, the Badgers have had some memorable victories together with beating the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Discipline in 2016.
Under are pictures of the Wisconsin Badgers season openers from the final 10 years:
2012: Wisconsin beats Northern Iowa 26-21
Sep 1, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fullback Derek Watt (34) congratulated broad receiver Jared Abbrederis (4) after a landing throughout the fourth quarter towards the Northern Iowa Panthers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Northern Iowa 26-21. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports activities
2013: Wisconsin beats UMass 45-0
MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 31: James White #20 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs upfield with Steve Casali #34 of the UMass Minutemen in pursuit throughout the recreation at Camp Randall Stadium on August 31, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mike McGinnis/Getty Photographs
2014: Wisconsin loses to LSU 24-28
Aug 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner McEvoy (5) makes an attempt a cross throughout the third quarter towards the LSU Tigers at NRG Stadium. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports activities
2015: Wisconsin loses to Alabama 17-35
Sep 5, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide working again Damien Harris (34) runs with the ball towards Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) at AT&T Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports activities
2016: Wisconsin beats LSU 16-14
Sep 3, 2016; Inexperienced Bay, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers security D’Cota Dixon (14) reacts after intercepting a cross within the 4th quarter towards the LSU Tigers at Lambeau Discipline. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports activities
2017: Wisconsin beats Utah State 59-10
MADISON, WI – SEPTEMBER 01: Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers palms the ball off to Jonathan Taylor #23 within the third quarter towards the Utah State Aggies at Camp Randall Stadium on September 1, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Dylan Buell/Getty Photographs
2018: Wisconsin beats Western Kentucky 34-3
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2019: Wisconsin beats South Florida 49-0
Aug 30, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers working again Jonathan Taylor (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a landing throughout the first half towards the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports activities
2020: Wisconsin beats Illinois 45-7
Oct 23, 2020; Madison, WI, USA; With solely cardboard cutouts within the stands, the Wisconsin soccer staff takes to the sphere for his or her season opener Friday, October 23, 2020 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. The stadium, which has a capability of 80,321, had no spectators as a result of native well being and security laws in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Clean’ stated that “solely important personnel might be allowed” on the stadium. Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY NETWORK
2021: Wisconsin loses to Penn State 10-16
Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers line up for a play throughout the recreation towards the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports activities
Story initially appeared on Badgers Wire