Illinois coach Bret Bielema had a triumphant return to Camp Randall Stadium because he’s helped make the Fighting Illini physical enough to beat Wisconsin at its own game.
produced his sixth straight 100-yard performance. Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen, who had been ranked fifth among all FBS players with 124.3 yards rushing per game, had just 2 yards on eight carries.ADVERTISEMENT
Mertz went 4 of 4 for 54 yards on the game’s opening possession and capped the series with a 21-yard touchdown to Isaac Guerendo on third-and-8. But he was just 13 of 28 for 152 yards with two interceptions the rest of the way and played the last 2½ quarters with tape around his left hand.ADVERTISEMENT
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