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Wisconsin and LSU, the wait is over (AUDIO)

September 3, 2016 By Bill Scott

Quarterback Bart Houston’s long wait is over. Houston will start his first game at quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers today, when they square off against the LSU Tigers in their season opener at Lambeau Field (2:30 p.m.).

Houston, who was named after former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, will take to the field where Starr became famous.

Houston beat out red shirt freshman Alex Hornibrook in a close battle for the job. Now he begins his quest to see if he can lead Badgers to an upset in today’s opener. Wisconsin enters the game double digit underdogs (10 1/2 pts.).

But Wisconsin certainly doesn’t want to put everything on the back of Houston. To have a chance to beat the Tigers, the Badgers will have to run the football effectively, which then opens up play action. And on defense, Wisconsin will have to effectively handle LSU tailback Leonard Fournette, who many believe is the best back in all of college football. [Read more…]

Badger defensive backs have a tall order (AUDIO)

September 2, 2016 By Bill Scott

Wisconsin assistant coach Jim Leonard

The Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers will open the 2016 college football season Saturday afternoon at Lambeau Field.

The number one defensive issue for the Badger defense is LSU running back Leonard Fournette. Fournette broke more tackles than any running back in all of college football last season.

While the Wisconsin secondary will have to provide run support on Fournette and the Tigers ground game, they have an issue of their own.

The starting Wisconsin secondary stands 5’10, 5’10, 5’9 and 5’11. Cornerback Sojourn Shelton is a veteran in the Badger secondary, having started 37 games. But he stands 5’9 and weights 168 pounds. [Read more…]

Badgers falter in second half, lose to LSU

August 31, 2014 By Bill Scott

Gary Andersen

The first 35 minutes on Saturday night was looking like the Wisconsin Badgers would leave Houston with a season opening upset victory over LSU. Unfortunately, the last 25 minutes was all LSU and the Tigers pulled away for a 28-24 victory.

The 13th ranked Tigers came from 17 points down to stun the Badgers. They scored 21 straight points after Corey Clement’s TD run gave Wisconsin a 24-7 victory. Just prior to that score, Melvin Gordon’s 63-yard run gave the Badgers 1st and 10 at the 12.

It was not a good night for Tanner McEvoy and the Badger passing game. McEvoy finished 8 of 24 for 50 yards and two interceptions. He rushed six more times for 40 yards.

Badger fans were wondering why coach Gary Andersen didn’t make the switch to last years starter Joel Stave.

AUDIO: Gary Andersen asked if he thought to put Joel Stave into the game :05

Andersen had little explanation for the lack of carries for Melvin Gordon. He finished with 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown, but only three carries in the second half [Read more…]

Badgers/LSU kick time set

April 17, 2014 By Bill Scott

Wisconsin’s August 30th football season opener against LSU will kickoff at 8pm and be televised by ESPN. The announcement was made yesterday.

Gary Andersen’s Badgers finished 9-4 and ranked 21st in the USA Today poll and 22nd in the Associated Press poll.

LSU finished 10-3 and ranked 14th in both national polls last season.

The two schools have only met twice previously, both LSU victories. The Tigers beat the Badgers 38-28 in Madison in 1971, and 27-7 the following year in Baton Rouge.

It’s official, Badgers face LSU in 2014

August 23, 2013 By Bill Scott

Here’s a copy of the press release sent out by the UW-Sports Information Staff today.

MADISON, Wis. — After months of speculation, it is finally official. The Wisconsin football team will face LSU in the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff on Aug. 30, 2014 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game is the final missing piece to the Badgers’ 2014 schedule, which is now complete.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for us to open next season against one of the best programs in the country,” UW head coach Gary Andersen said. “We want to compete at the highest level and on a national stage and this game is a great example of that.”

The game will be played in prime time and televised nationally on an ESPN network. Reliant Stadium is the home to the NFL’s Houston Texans. The Texans currently have four former Wisconsin players on their roster, including 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.

Wisconsin and LSU have played twice previously, with the Tigers prevailing both times. LSU won, 38-28, on Sept. 25, 1971 at Camp Randall Stadium and was victorious again the following season, 27-7, in Baton Rouge. The 1972 game marks the last time UW played an SEC team during the regular season.

The 2014 game vs. LSU will be the first of two neutral-site season-openers against high-profile SEC teams for the Badgers. UW will kick off the 2015 season against Alabama at Cowboys Stadium.

Complete 2014 Schedule

Aug. 30 vs. LSU

Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

Sept. 6 Western Illinois

Sept. 13 BYE

Sept. 20 Bowling Green

Sept. 27 USF

Oct. 4 at Northwestern

Oct. 11 ILLINOIS

Oct. 18 BYE

Oct. 25 MARYLAND

Nov. 1 at Rutgers

Nov. 8 at Purdue

Nov. 15 NEBRASKA

Nov. 22 at Iowa

Nov. 29 MINNESOTA

Dec. 6 Big Ten Championship Game

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.

Badgers & LSU at Lambeau?

April 30, 2013 By Bill Scott

The Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers have been exploring the possibility of

Lambeau Field

scheduling a non-conference matchup during the 2015 season. Wisconsin is interested in playing that game at Lambeau Field.

LSU athletic officials have reportedly stated that they are not interested. However, a poll in the Times-Picayune in New Orleans shows 83% of LSU fans favored their Tigers playing the Badgers in Green Bay. Stay tuned!!!

Green Bay ousted from 1st round of NCAA’s

March 25, 2013 By Bill Scott

The Green Bay Phoenix dug themselves a big hole and their second half comeback fell short, falling to LSU 75-71 in the opening round of the NCAA Women’s basketball tournament.

Green Bay pulled to within 3-points in the final minute but would not get any closer. Green Bay’s 24-game win streak ended, as did their season at 29-3.

Seniors Sarah Eichler, Adrian Ritchie and Jenny Gilbertson had 22, 16 and 15 points respectively to lead the way.

Green Bay scored 32 points in the final 10-minutes to claw their way back in the game.

It’s the first opening round loss for Green Bay since their last matchup against LSU back in 2009.