Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers - News - October 01, 2022

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Chimere Dike - Targeted 10 times in lossDike hauled in five of his 10 targets for 76 yards while adding three rushing yards on one carry during Saturday's 34-10 loss to Illinois.

ImpactDike finished with season-highs in catches and targets as the Badgers' passing game played from behind during the majority of Saturday's home loss. The junior finished as the top target for quarterback Graham Mertz (17-of-32 passing, 206 yards, 1:2 TD:INT ratio) ahead of tight end Jack Eschenbach (five receptions, five targets, 32 yards). Dike averaged 2.5 receptions on four targets for 45.3 yards over the first four weeks of the season, and his per-game production should regress to this mean moving forward.

OCTOBER 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Isaac Guerendo - Hauls in opening TDGuerendo recorded one three-yard rush while adding 23 yards and a receiving touchdown on two receptions (two targets) during Saturday's 34-10 loss to Illinois.

ImpactGuerendo connected with quarterback Graham Mertz (17-of-32 passing, 206 yards, 1:2 TD:INT ratio) on a 21-yard pass into the end zone during the first quarter. However, the third-string rusher totaled just five more yards following the Badgers' opening drive, as the team finished with two rushing yards over 24 total carries. Guerendo has totaled more than five touches just once this season during a blowout win over New Mexico State in Week 3 (12 rushes, 74 yards, two touchdowns).

OCTOBER 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Braelon Allen - Held under double-digit yardsAllen recorded two rushing yards across eight carries during Saturday's 34-10 loss to Illinois.

ImpactAllen was limited to his lowest number of carries dating back to Week 5 of his 2021 freshman season. The 235-pound back could not break through the Fighting Illini's defensive front seven, as the Badgers were held to just two rushing yards over 24 carries as a team. Allen now sits at 6.2 yards per carry and 16.2 rushes per game through the first five weeks of the 2022 campaign, though both these numbers could continue to drop throughout Big Ten play.

OCTOBER 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Five valid questions to have amid Wisconsin's 2-3 startFive questions to have about the Badgers amid an ugly 2-3 start

OCTOBER 2, 2022•247SPORTS.COM

'I promise my team is going to swing every single play': Nick Herbig promises Wisconsin's defense will continue to fightThe junior captain addressed the team's play on defense following a 34-10 loss to Illinois Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

OCTOBER 2, 2022•JSONLINE.COM

Graham Mertz - Tosses two picks in lossMertz went 17-of-32 passing for 206 yards and a 1:2 TD:INT ratio during Saturday's 34-10 loss to Illinois. He also lost 22 yards over seven carries.

ImpactMertz registered perhaps his worst overall outing of the 2022 season Saturday, tossing multiple interceptions for the first time this year and the fourth time in his career. After going 4-of-4 passing for 54 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive against Illinois, the third-year starter finished with a 53.1 completion percentage on his season-high 32 passing attempts. Mertz has combined for 300 passing yards and a 2:3 TD:INT ratio while completing 28 of his 52 passing attempts over the past two weeks. The junior will look to avoid turning the ball over for the fifth straight game heading into Wisconsin's next matchup at Northwestern on Oct. 8.

OCTOBER 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin Football: Report Card From Blowout Loss to IllinoisHanding out grades for the offense and defense after Saturday’s home loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini:

OCTOBER 2, 2022•USATODAY.COM

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