Author: Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Seniors D’Mitrik Trice and Nate Reuvers sparked a second-half rally to lift the Badgers to their first win at Michigan State since 2004.

Minnesota pauses team-related activities because of positive coronavirus cases. Pac-12 cancels Arizona State-Utah, schedules a new game.

With 22 positive cases, UW’s game Nov. 7 against Purdue is in doubt. Barry Alvarez says a decision could be made Tuesday.

The Wisconsin football program is up to 16 active COVID-19 cases – eight among players and eight among coaches, including head coach Paul Chryst.

The Badgers are waiting for the results of a PCR test to learn if quarterback Graham Mertz will be sidelined this week because of the coronavirus.

A plan for Big Ten fall football is expected to feature an Oct. 17 starting date, allowing the league to compete for the College Football Playoff.

An eight-game Big Ten conference schedule beginning sometime in January would allow players to finish their season before the 2021 NFL draft.

Jonathan Taylor, who set a number of records in winning back-to-back Doak Walker Awards, will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

OSU defensive end Chase Young has 9 1/2 sacks this season and at least one sack in his last nine games. Wisconsin needs to contain him to get a win.

The ‘Hippo’ package features eight offensive lineman, a tight end, QB Jack Coan and RB Jonathan Taylor. That adds up to 2,506 pounds of linemen.