Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Football News

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema says starting tailback John Clay should be back at practice Tuesday and ready to play against Michigan on Saturday.

Montee Ball looks like the next in a long line of top-notch Wisconsin running backs.

And it may have happened - but maybe not where you think. While the 37-0 shellacking of Purdue last Saturday was the in-your-face statement the Badgers wanted to make after back-to-back, gut-wrenching losses, the actual turning point could be traced back to Sunday, Oct.

A preview of the Badgers' Saturday showdown in Bloomington against Indiana. #24 Wisconsin at Indiana 12:00 noon Opening Line: Wisconsin by 11.

Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue's best defensive linemen and the Big Ten Conference's sack leader, has studied the battle between Iowa's defensive front and the University of Wisconsin offensive line.

The Wisconsin Badgers, led by running back John Clay and a stout defense, pummeled the Purdue Boilermakers in Madison, 37-0. After seeing their last two games fall apart because of mistakes in the passing game, the Badger's coaches decided to pound the rock this week.

Record: 5-2, 2-2 Big Ten. Last time out: Lost 20-10 to Iowa on Oct. 17. The Badgers are coming off a bye week and hope to bounce back after suffering consecutive losses to Ohio State and Iowa.

Madison - At one point during the first half of the University of Wisconsin's stunning bludgeoning of Purdue Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium, an onlooker in the press box wondered aloud: "Are you sure Purdue beat Ohio State?" For the record and according to the Big Ten Conference, on Oct.

John Clay ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns and Wisconsin shut out a Big Ten opponent for the first time since 1999 to snap a two-game losing streak with a 37-0 victory over Purdue on Saturday.

A bye week could not have come at a better time for the Wisconsin Badgers. After winning their first five games, the Badgers struggled offensively in two losses to Iowa and Ohio State.

The record shows that Purdue has lost eight straight Big Ten road football games, but who needs records.

The Badgers can still get to 10 wins, but after two straight losses and a week off.

When: Saturday, October 31, 11 AM CST. I love the double bye. I support the double bye.

The Wisconsin Badgers have received an oral commitment from the one of the best high school kickers in the nation.

Bret Bielema is filling two jobs this week: University of Wisconsin football coach and counselor.

Iowa heads into Camp Randall this week with almost everyone thinking they have about as much of a chance at survival as a candy bar in a fat camp.

Wish I had written this one. Wish I was as decent a person as 2006 Fremd graduate Scott Tolzien, who's excelling in his first year as Wisconsin's quarterback.

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg MADISON, Wis. -- Camp Randall Stadium fell silent as Wisconsin star running back John Clay stayed on the turf after being bent back awkwardly on an 8-yard run.

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Wisconsin Badgers Record: 5-2 After its wins total dropped in each of the last two seasons, Wisconsin appears to have the arrow pointed up again.

Where: Camp Randall Stadium, ESPN. When: Saturday, October 17, 11 AM CST. If you like television -- and really, don't you believe those people with the "Kill Your Television" license plates are scary crazy? -- you should check out a book called The Last Great Ride by the late NBC president Brandon Tartikoff.