Wisconsin’s decisive advantage came with its defense on the field. The unit allowed just 209 total yards — 82 passing and 127 rushing. It scored nine points, in essence, with the aforementioned forced turnover on the goal line and a safety late in the second half.

Wisconsin travels to Northwestern this week as seven-point favorites to take on the Wildcats. Northwestern is 3-3 this season, but they're coming off a 37-10 bl