Wisconsin Dominates Middle Tennessee 42-10 in Week 2
Wisconsin overwhelmed Middle Tennessee 42-10 on Saturday, with the Badgers pulling away decisively in the second half. The home team scored 14 points in each of the final three quarters after a scoreless first quarter, while the Blue Raiders managed only 10 points through the first two periods.
Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil led the offensive attack with 283 passing yards, including a 58-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Ballard in the fourth quarter. Running back Trech Kekahuna added a 61-yard touchdown run in the third quarter as Wisconsin's offense found rhythm after a slow start.
Middle Tennessee's Nahzae Cox was the visiting team's leading receiver with 75 yards, while the Blue Raiders struggled offensively throughout the contest. The early highlight for MTSU came when Nicholas Vattiato connected with Cox for a 37-yard completion early in the game, but the drive stalled.
Wisconsin's dominant second-half performance covered the 28.5-point spread, and the game finished over the 45.5 total.
AI-generated recap · Aug 20, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
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| Statistic | Middle Tennessee | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 21-32 | 23-27 |
| Pass Yards | 208 | 283 |
| Rush Yards | 33 | 173 |
| Total Yards | 241 | 456 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 5-14 | 4-9 |
| Penalties | 4-25 | 0-0 |
| Possession | 29:17 | 30:43 |
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