New Mexico State vs. Wisconsin – Game Recap – September 17, 2022 – ESPN

MADISON, Wis. — — Wisconsin’s large receivers received an opportunity to showcase their expertise towards an overmatched opponent.

The Badgers wish to see the efficiency proceed because the Badgers open Massive Ten Convention schedule at No. 3 Ohio State subsequent weekend.

Braelon Allen rushed for 3 touchdowns to guide Wisconsin to a 66-7 victory over New Mexico State Saturday.

The three-TD efficiency for Allen matched a profession excessive. The sophomore working again completed with 15 carries for 86 yards and three scores because the Badgers (2-1) rebounded from a 17-14 loss final week to Washington State.

Wisconsin’s receivers completed with 16 catches for 335 yards and three touchdowns. Skyler Bell caught 3 passes for 63 yards and two touchdowns, together with a 49-yard TD catch. Junior Chimere Dike had 2 catches for 35 yards.

“We’re clearly invested in our run sport. That exhibits up week in and week out,” Dike stated.

“We’re simply making an attempt to make our personal identify as receiver and as a gaggle. I feel we’re slowly doing that. I feel we now have an ideal group and I’m wanting to see success with these guys I see work day by day.”

Allen broke away for a 39-yard rush for a rating to provide Wisconsin a 7-0 lead simply 90 seconds into the sport.

Allen’s effort marked simply the third time in his final 12 video games that he’s been held beneath 100 yards.

Chez Mellusi had a 2-yard landing run to cap a seven-play, 63-yard yard drive that pushed Wisconsin’s result in 14-0 with 14:56 to go within the first half.

Keontez Lewis caught an 18-yard landing cross to extend the Badgers’ result in 21-0 with 12:22 left within the first half.

Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta received a choose on an Aggies deflection at New Mexico State’s 2-yard line that arrange Allen’s second TD two performs later, a 1-yard rush that pushed Wisconsin to 28-0.

Quarterback Graham Mertz went 10 of 13 for 251 yards with three touchdowns and 1 interception in three-plus quarters. Mertz threw to 6 totally different receivers.

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill stated Mertz made an impression. “Wisconsin’s quarterback actually performed properly and I’m impressed with him,” Kill stated.

Myles Burkett, a real freshman, changed Mertz with 5:34 to go within the third quarter. Deacon Hill was inserted with lower than 30 seconds remaining within the third.

The Aggies (0-4) simply had 100 yards of offense within the first half. They collected 82 yards throughout a 13-play drive with lower than 3 minutes remaining.

New Mexico State kicker Ethan Albertson missed a 29-yard area aim strive with 4 seconds left within the first half and its solely rating was a 1-yard rush for a landing by Ahmonte Watkins with 8:10 left within the sport.

The Aggies received flagged seven occasions for 68 yards within the loss.

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill stated the Aggies had a tricky time competing towards the Badgers.

“You don’t mess with anyone within the Massive Ten,” stated Kill, whose workforce misplaced to Minnesota 38-0 three weeks in the past.

“They’re bodily soccer groups they usually’re properly coached. Wisconsin simply took it to us.”

Wisconsin kicker Vito Calvaruso, who missed 51- and 43-yard field-goal makes an attempt final week within the Badgers’ 17-14 loss to Washington State, was sidelined with a proper leg damage.

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst attributed the Badgers’ well-balanced assault on offense to Mertz’s effort.

Along with 335 yards passing, the Badgers posted 260 speeding yards.

“The one factor that Graham has been doing a great job is to take what’s there,” Chryst stated.

“Definitely, plenty of guys placing themselves in place is an efficient factor. When the ball will get unfold round, I feel it’s at all times wholesome.”

THE TAKEAWAY

New Mexico State: The Aggies have posted two losses to Massive Ten Convention opponents this season. New Mexico State suffered a 38-0 loss at Minnesota on Sept. 1. First-season Aggies coach Jerry Kill, nonetheless looking for his first win, was head coach at Minnesota from 2011-15.

Wisconsin: The Badgers protection scored 14 factors off two of three New Mexico State interceptions. Wisconsin scored touchdowns following picks by Maema Njongmeta and Bryan Sanborn.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

Wisconsin, which fell out of the High 25 ballot final week, seemingly gained’t acquire a lot floor to get again within the rankings.

UP NEXT

New Mexico State: Hosts Hawaii on Saturday.

Wisconsin: The Badgers play at No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday.

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