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Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an offseason in which Oklahoma transfer Caleb Williams’ name got mentioned as his potential replac...

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mertz making strides during No. 19 Wisconsin's win streak

Wisconsin owes its six-game winning streak largely to its top-ranked defense’s knack for producing big plays and running back Braelon Allen

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen's big day helps No. 20 Wisconsin rip Northwestern 35-7

Braelon Allen rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 20 Wisconsin beat Northwestern 35-7 for its sixth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible

Graham Mertz threw a season-high three touchdown passes and Wisconsin won its fifth straight game and become bowl eligible for the 20th straight year with a 52-3 victory over Rutge...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7

Chez Mellusi ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, leading No. 18 Wisconsin to a 37-7 victory over Eastern Michigan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tops wideouts in opener Davis collected eight of his nine targets for 99 yards in Saturday's season opener versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Davis did his part to help the offense move the ball Saturday, but it resulted in a total of just 10 points due to a number of turnovers and miscues in the red zone that resulted in the Badgers coming up empty. Davis should remain a key piece in Wisconsin's passing game but the Badgers may not pass the ball as much in future contests as they did Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

College football Week 1 top moments: Georgia-Clemson, Alabama-Miami, Penn State-Wisconsin, more

The first full Saturday of college football is a wrap, with No. 3 Clemson falling to No. 5 UGA and UCLA upsetting No. 16 LSU.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 19 Penn State eager for fresh starts

Wisconsin and Penn State believe they’re ready to return to contend for Big Ten titles again after struggling through uncharacteristically inconsistent seasons amid unusual circums...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State

Wisconsin has plenty of reasons to believe its offense will bounce back from its ineffective 2020 performance

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to 100 percent Davis (head) said that he is back to 100 percent ahed of Saturday's game against Penn State, Evan Flood of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Davis has been limited due to a concussion throughout camp, but is now back to full-go to lead the Badger receiving core in the opener against Penn State. He will hope for his best season as a fifth-year senior in 2021.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for opener Davis (head) is expected to be ready for the opener, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Coach Paul Chryst met with the media Tuesday and provided the update on Davis, who has been sidelined due to a head injury. Wisconsin kicks off its season Sept. 4 against Penn State and Davis is expected to be available.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out again Davis (head) was not a participant for Saturday's practice, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact This is the second straight day Davis has been reported to not be partaking in practice. He was supposedly healthy coming into the first preseason practice so it's unclear if something happened or if the team is just being extra cautious with his activity leading up to Week 1.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers receiver Danny Davis, who missed five games last season with a concussion, was held out of practice with a head injury Danny Davis played in only two games for the Badgers last season after suffering a concussion Nov. 14.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Held out out practice Friday Davis was held out of Friday's session but did attend practice and was seen doing work on the stationary bike, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Davis missed five games last season due to a concussion and his absence Friday was related to a head issue. The team appears to be taking a cautious approach with him to ensure he's a full go for the opener against Penn State on Sept. 4. His status is definitely worth monitoring in the coming days.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Experience could help Wisconsin return to form this season

Perhaps no program savors a return to normalcy this season as much as Wisconsin

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Danny Davis and Kendric Pryor believe they can form one of the the top WR tandems in Wisconsin history Davis and Pryor both missed much of last season due to injury. Now they're aiming to make the most of one final year in Madison.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Senior wide receivers Danny Davis and Kendric Pryor healthy and hungry as 2021 season approaches MADISON, Wis. — Their decisions weren't even slightly difficult. Danny Davis and Kendric Pryor decided to return to the University of Wiscon...

AUGUST 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Healthy for preseason Davis (concussion) took part in Wisconsin's first preseason practice Friday, Jesse Temple of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis appears to have overcome the concussion that limited his activity in the spring. The fifth-year senior is expected to lead Wisconsin's wideout corps in 2021 after appearing 37 games (13 starts) through his first four seasons while recording 96 receptions for 1,086 yards and 11 touchdowns.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited during spring Davis (concussion) was a limited participant in Wisconsin's spring program, Colten Bartholomew of the Wisconsin State Journal reports.

Impact Wisconsin's veteran receiver was limited to just two games last season after missing the final five contests of the season due to a concussion. Davis, who has 1164 yards and 12 career touchdowns to his name, will look to get fully healthy for this upcoming season and continue to build a connection with quarterback Graham Mertz this fall.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

Wisconsin spent spring practice looking for consistency in its passing game after last season’s up-and-down performance in quarterback Graham Mertz’s first season as starter

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

Graham Mertz accounted for three touchdowns and Wisconsin turned four second-half interceptions into 21 points to beat Wake Forest 42-28 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest

Graham Mertz will look to cement his role as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback heading into next season and help the Badgers avoid their first losing season since 2001 when they mee...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

Collin Larsh kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to give Wisconsin a 20-17 victory over Minnesota in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the most-played rivalry in the FBS

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry

Minnesota and Wisconsin managed to avoid interrupting the most-played Football Bowl Subdivision rivalry this season

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin trying to find ways to spark sputtering offense

Wisconsin vows to keep on fighting as it tries to rejuvenate an offense that has lacked punch during a stunning three-game skid

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS