Taylor, Badgers run over Rutgers

Wisconsin RB goes for 208

November 3, 2018 11:15 PM

Kevin Lewis,

Posted: November 3, 2018 11:15 PM

Updated: August 31, 2021 12:28 PM

by Kevin Lewis

D'Cota Dixon returned Andrew Van Ginkel's blocked field goal in his first game since October 6th.
Jack Coan went 5 of 7 passing with a TD vs. the Scarlet Knights.
Jonathan Taylor went for 208 yards and 3 TD vs. Rutgers.

Madison — Jonathan Taylor rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns, and Wisconsin played smash-mouth football in the second half to run away from Rutgers for a 31-17 win.

Ryan Connelly led a strong effort from the front seven with eight tackles, while Andrew Van Ginkel blocked a field-goal attempt for the Badgers (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten).

Starting quarterback Alex Hornibrook left the game at halftime because of a head injury, a week after missing a loss at Northwestern while in the concussion protocol.

Back-up quarterback Jack Coan went 5 of 7 passing for 60 yards and a touchdown, but the Badgers leaned on their running game even more in the second half.

Wisconsin had 13 plays, all runs, for 163 yards in the quarter to turn a 10-0 halftime lead into a comfortable 24-3 advantage. Taylor, who had 27 carries on the day, scored on runs from 38 and 18 yards in the third.