It was a lackluster first half for Wisconsin until a six-play, 55-yard drive that took just over two minutes to end with a touchdown. The Badgers went into the half agains Buffalo up 14-10 thanks to Tanner Mordecai’s elusiveness on third down and a strike to Chimere Dike that gave Wisconsin the lead back.
Shortly after throwing an interception, Mordecai responded by showing off his legs on third down before finding Dike on a 29-yard dart that finally unleashed the air raid offense.
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Here is a look at how Badger fans reacted to Mordecai’s first touchdown pass as the Wisconsin starting quarterback:
The third down run was special:
LOLLL TANNER MORDECAI JUKED A DUDE
— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) September 2, 2023
Camp Randall woke up after the score:
Some much needed juice in the building after that Tanner Mordecai TD pass to Chim Duke before halftime.
— Pablo Iglesias (@PabloIglesiasTV) September 2, 2023
Why not?
Tanner Mordecai winning the Heisman
— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) September 2, 2023
Dike back in the end zone:
Chimere DIke led #Badgers with 6 receiving touchdowns in 2022 but had none in last 5 games. That was his first catching TD since Oct. 22 vs. Purdue.
— Dave Heller ✍️ (@dave_heller) September 2, 2023
Deep dig route got Dike open:
Chimere Dike scores on a deep dig, 29-yard score. #Badgers take a 14-7 lead with 1 minute to play in Q2. And a deep exhale from the Camp Randall crowd.
— Colten Bartholomew (@CBartWSJ) September 2, 2023
Welcome to the season, Chimere Dike. First catch is a TD. Some juice on that one from Mordecai.
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) September 2, 2023