American college football season
The 2001 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the
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As of the 2023 season , this was the last time that the Badgers had a losing season in football and become ineligible for a bowl game.
Schedule Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance Source August 25 1:00 p.m. vs. Virginia * No. 22 FSN W 26–1776,740 [1] September 1 7:00 p.m. at No. 7 ABC
L 28–3145,919 September 8 11:00 a.m. No. 19 Fresno State * No. 23 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI ESPN L 20–3278,506 September 22 11:00 a.m. at University Park, PA
ABC W 18–6107,253 September 29 1:00 p.m. No. 7 (I-AA ) Western Kentucky * Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI W 24–675,662 October 6 1:00 p.m. Indiana Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI L 32–6379,264 October 13 2:30 p.m. at No. 21 Ohio State ABC W 20–17103,520 October 20 11:00 a.m. at ESPN L 35–4270,904 October 27 11:00 a.m. ESPN+
L 28–4279,108 November 3 11:00 a.m. Iowa Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI (rivalry ) ESPN+ W 34–2879,421 November 17 2:30 p.m. No. 11 Michigan Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI ABC L 17–2079,633 November 24 11:00 a.m. at Minnesota ESPN2 L 31–4255,890 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
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Season summary After an 8–4 regular season and a Sun Bowl win in 2000, the Badgers looked for their third Rose Bowl trip in 4 years. However, Wisconsin would be defeated in Autzen Stadium by Oregon and Camp Randall by Fresno State.
After those two losses, the Badgers won their next 2 games. But any dreams of Pasadena were dashed after Wisconsin's first Big Ten home game of the season. The Badgers lost 63–32 to Indiana, one of the worst losses in school history. While they managed to upset a ranked Ohio State team in Ohio Stadium the next week, the Badgers found themselves unable to pull off a significant win after; losing four of their final five to close out the season. While the Badgers managed to keep it close against both Illinois and Michigan, they were unable to pull off an upset of either team, losing another close game to Michigan, 20–17.
Despite a disappointing season, the Badgers had some bright spots. WR Lee Evans had an amazing season, as he would catch 75 passes for 1,545 yards and 9 touchdowns,[3] Brooks Bollinger , Jim Sorgi , and Matt Schabert). RB Anthony Davis also turned in an outstanding season, with 1,466 yards rushing[3]
Despite these great efforts from skill position players, the Badgers had injuries at the QB position, as well as difficulties on defense all season long. The Badgers were 2–3 in games decided by 7 points or less and would lose 7 games on the year, missing the postseason entirely.
Roster Game summaries Virginia
Virginia vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cavaliers
3
0
7 7 17
No. 22 Badgers 0
10
9 7 26
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : August 25, 2001Game time : 1:00 p.m.Game weather : 66 °F (19 °C); Rain; Wind at NNE 5 MPHGame attendance : 76,740Referee : T. AhlersTV : FSN [1]
Game information
First quarter VA – David Greene 35-yard field goal, 11:53. Virginia 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 10 yards, 3:07. Second quarter WIS – Jerone Pettus 16-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 14:05. Wisconsin 7–3. Drive: 2 plays,1 8 yards, 0:44.
WIS – Mike Allen 22-yard field goal, 10:05. Wisconsin 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:28. Third quarter WIS – Mike Allen 28-yard field goal, 10:59. Wisconsin 13–3. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:01.
VA – Billy McMullen 33-yard pass from Bryson Spinner (David Greene kick), 3:08. Wisconsin 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:12.
WIS – Lee Evans 38-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick failed), 0:39. Wisconsin 19–10. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:29. Fourth quarter WIS – Lee Evans 78-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 11:01. Wisconsin 26–10. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:56.
VA – Tyree Foreman 14-yard pass from Bryson Spinner (David Greene kick), 5:54. Wisconsin 26–17. Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 1:36.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top defenders
VA – John Duckett – 9 tackles
WIS – Mike Broussard – 9 tackles, 2 pass breakups
#7 Oregon
Wisconsin vs Oregon – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 22 Badgers
0
7
14 7 28
No. 7 Ducks 10
0
14 7 31
at Autzen Stadium
Date : September 1, 2001Game time : 7:00 p.m.Game weather : 79 °F (26 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at W 10 MPHGame attendance : 45,919Referee : J. StricherzTV : ABC [2]
Game information
First quarter ORE – Jared Siegal 20-yard field goal, 9:50. Oregon 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 2:34.
ORE – Justin Peelle 23-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jared Siegal kick), 6:00. Oregon 10–0. Drive: 2 plays, 32 yards, 0:19. Second quarter WIS – Nick Davis 18-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 12:01. Oregon 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:51. Third quarter WIS – Darrin Charles 13-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 11:54. Wisconsin 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 2:00.
ORE – Justin Peelle 11-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jared Siegal kick), 7:21. Oregon 17–14. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 4:33.
WIS – Anthony Davis 69-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 6:55. Wisconsin 21–17. Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:26.
ORE – Maurice Morris 1-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jared Siegal kick) 2:43. Oregon 24–21. Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:12. Fourth quarter WIS – Jim Sorgi 1-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 9:37. Wisconsin 28–24. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:48.
ORE – Joey Harrington 2-yard TD run (Jared Siegal kick) 4:03. Oregon 31–28. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 2:34.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top defenders
#19 Fresno State
Fresno State vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 19 Bulldogs 10
0
19 3 32
No. 23 Badgers
14
6
0 0 20
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : September 8, 2001Game time : 11:00 a.m.Game attendance : 78,506TV : ESPN [3]
Game information
First quarter WIS – Jim Sorgi 1-yard TD run (Mike Allen kick), 13:46. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:14.
FS – Marque Davis 20-yard pass from David Carr (Asen Asparuhov kick), 9:00. Tie 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 4:46.
WIS – Lee Evans 53-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mike Allen kick), 3:01. Wisconsin 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:58.
FS – Asen Asparuhov 42-yard field goal, 0:09. Wisconsin 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:52. Second quarter WIS – Mike Allen 37-yard field goal, 9:44. Wisconsin 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:25.
WIS – Mike Allen 50-yard field goal, 4:36. Wisconsin 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 2:45. Third quarter FS – Bernard Berrian 96-yard kickoff return (Alec Greco rush), 14:46. Wisconsin 20–18. Drive: 1 plays, 96 yards, 0:14.
FS – Rodney Wright 16-yard pass from David Carr (David Carr run), 12:26. Fresno State 26–20. Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards, 1:26.
FS – Asen Asparuhov 34-yard field goal, 1:14. Fresno State 29–20. Drive: 8 plays, 23 yards, 2:38. Fourth quarter FS – Asen Asparuhov 17-yard field goal, 6:26. Fresno State 32–20. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:46.
Top passers
Top rushers
FS – Paris Gaines – 19 rushes, 89 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 24 rushes, 137 yards Top receivers
Top defenders
FS – M. Rodriguez – 10 tackles, TFL
WIS – Bryson Thompson – 18 tackles
Penn State
Wisconsin vs Penn State – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Badgers 6
6
6 0 18
Nittany Lions
0
0
6 0 6
at Beaver Stadium
Date : September 22, 2001Game time : 11:15 a.m.Game weather : 72 °F (22 °C); Sunny; Wind at N/AGame attendance : 107,253Referee : R. HonigTV : ABC [4]
Game information
First quarter Second quarter WIS – Mike Allen 30-yard field goal, 13:08. Wisconsin 9–0. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 6:47.
WIS – Mike Allen 21-yard field goal, 6:54. Wisconsin 12–0. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 4:17. Third quarter PS – Larry Johnson 50-yard pass from Matt Senneca (David Kimball kick failed), 6:20. Wisconsin 12–6. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:24.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 3-yard TD run (Brooks Bollinger run failed), 1:43. Wisconsin 18–6. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 4:37. Fourth quarter No scoring
Top passers
PS – Matt Senneca – 3/11, 64 yards, TD
WIS – Brooks Bollinger – 7/12, 61 yards, TD Top rushers
Top receivers
Top defenders
PS – Shamar Finney – 9 tackles, INT
WIS – Wendell Bryant – 8 tackles, 6 TFL, 5 Sacks
Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Hilltoppers
3
3
0 0 6
Badgers 3
14
7 0 24
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : September 29, 2001Game time : 1:00 p.m.Game weather : 58 °F (14 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at 3 mphGame attendance : 75,662Referee : D. Witvoet[5]
Game information
First quarter WIS – Mark Neuser 35-yard field goal, 11:43. Wisconsin 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 3:17.
WKU – P. Martinez 29-yard field goal, 0:29. Tie 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:39. Second quarter WIS – Anthony Davis 18-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 12:21. Wisconsin 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:08.
WIS – Anthony Davis 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 3:32. Wisconsin 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 5:17.
WKU – P. Martinez 29-yard field goal, 0:00. Wisconsin 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 2:02. Third quarter Fourth quarter No scoring
Top passers
Top rushers
WKU – K. Brooks – 12 rushes, 36 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 19 rushes, 89 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
WKU – D. Pimpleton – 1 reception, 28 yards
WIS – Lee Evans – 6 receptions, 85 yards Top defenders
WKU – E. Dandy – 14 tackles, 2 TFL
WIS – Nick Greisen – 16 tackles, 2 TFL, Sack, pass breakup
Indiana
Indiana vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Hoosiers 32
10
14 7 63
Badgers
0
17
8 7 32
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : October 6, 2001Game time : 1:00 p.m.Game weather : 40 °F (4 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at NW 10-15 mphGame attendance : 79,264Referee : J. Lapetina[6]
Game information
First quarter IU – Levron Williams 6-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 12:55. Indiana 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:28.
IU – Levron Williams 56-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick failed), 11:35. Indiana 13–0. Drive: 1 plays, 56 yards, 0:08.
IU – Levron Williams 3-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 9:32. Indiana 20–0. Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:03.
IU – Duane Stone 10-yard blocked put return (Bryan Robertson kick failed), 7:32. Indiana 26–0.
IU – Aaron Halterman 4-yard pass from Antwaan Randle El (Bryan Robertson kick failed), 3:13. Indiana 32–0. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 0:52. Second quarter WIS – Mark Neuser 22-yard field goal, 11:57. Indiana 32–3. Drive: 15 plays, 86 yards, 6:16.
WIS – Lee Evans 43-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Neuser kick), 9:30. Indiana 32–10. Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, 0:47.
IU – Levron Williams 8-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 6:47. Indiana 39–10. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:43.
IU – Bryan Robertson 28-yard field goal, 3:10. Indiana 42–10. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:50.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 1:05. Indiana 42–17. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:05. Third quarter IU – Levron Williams 7-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 12:27. Indiana 49–17. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:33.'
WIS – Mark Anelli 10-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Anelli pass), 5:43. Indiana 49–25. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 1:54.
IU – Brian Lewis 1-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 3:07. Indiana 56–25. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:36.' Fourth quarter IU – Levron Williams 51-yard TD run (Bryan Robertson kick), 9:41. Indiana 63–25. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:00.'
WIS – Joey Boese 26-yard fumble return (Mark Neuser kick), 4:24. Indiana 63–32.
Top passers
Top rushers
IU – Levron Williams – 20 rushes, 280 yards, 6 TD
WIS – Jerone Pettus – 16 rushes, 82 yards Top receivers
Top defenders
#21 Ohio State
Wisconsin vs Ohio State – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Badgers 0
7
7 6 20
No. 21 Buckeyes
10
7
0 0 17
at Ohio Stadium
Date : October 13, 2001Game time : 2:30 p.m.Game weather : 75 °F (24 °C); Chance of rain; Wind at SE 10-20 mphGame attendance : 103,520Referee : David WitvoetTV : ABC [7]
Game information
First quarter OSU – Josh Huston 44-yard field goal, 10:27. Ohio State 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 32 yards, 4:33.
OSU – Steve Bellisari 1-yard TD run (Josh Huston kick), 4:28. Ohio State 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:21. Second quarter OSU – Lydell Ross 3-yard TD run (Josh Huston kick), 10:27. Ohio State 17–0. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:21.'
WIS – Anthony Davis 23-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 0:46. Ohio State 17–7. Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07. Third quarter Fourth quarter WIS – Mark Neuser 25-yard field goal, 14:10. Tie 17–17. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:13.
WIS – Mark Neuser 33-yard field goal, 2:10. Wisconsin 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:54.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
OSU – Chris Vance – 4 receptions, 67 yards
WIS – Nick Davis – 6 receptions, 90 yards, TD Top defenders
Illinois
Wisconsin vs Illinois – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Badgers
7
0
7 21 35
Fighting Illini 6
16
6 14 42
at
Memorial Stadium
Date : October 20, 2001Game time : 11:00 a.m.Game weather : 64 °F (18 °C); Sunny; Wind at SW 8 mphGame attendance : 70,904Referee : Steve NewmanTV : ESPN [8]
Game information
First quarter ILL – Peter Christofilakos 33-yard field goal, 9:54. Illinois 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 5:06.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 25-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 7:37. Wisconsin 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 2:17.
ILL – Peter Christofilakos 22-yard field goal, 2:52. Wisconsin 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:45. Second quarter ILL – Rocky Harvey 22-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Kurt Kittner pass failed), 9:23. Illinois 12–7. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:38.
ILL – Aaron Moorehead 34-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Peter Christofilakos kick), 3:12. Illinois 19–7. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:57.
ILL – John Gockman 48-yard field goal, 0:03. Illinois 22–7. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 1:16. Third quarter ILL – John Gockman 43-yard field goal, 8:27. Illinois 25–7. Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 3:14.
WIS – Anthony Davis 2-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 4:31. Illinois 25–14. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:56.
ILL – Peter Christofilakos 36-yard field goal, 1:53. Illinois 28–14. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 2:38. Fourth quarter WIS – Lee Evans 4-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 14:11. Illinois 28–21. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:42.
WIS – Anthony Davis 17-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 13:43. Tie 28–28. Drive: 2 plays, 28 yards, 0:22.
WIS – Lee Evans 19-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 12:48. Wisconsin 35–28. Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:44.
ILL – Brian Hodges 14-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Peter Christofilakos kick), 12:06. Tie 35–35. Drive: 2 plays, 50 yards, 0:42.
ILL – Brandon Lloyd 22-yard pass from Kurt Kittner (Peter Christofilakos kick), 6:18. Illinois 42–35. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:07.
Top passers
Top rushers
ILL – Antoineo Harris – 24 rushes, 86 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 24 rushes, 116 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
Top defenders
ILL – Joe Bevis – 9 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 0.5 Sack
WIS – Nick Greisen – 16 tackles, 2 TFL
Michigan State
Michigan State vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Spartans 7
7
21 7 42
Badgers
7
7
7 7 28
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : October 27, 2001Game time : 11:00 a.m.Game weather : 39 °F (4 °C); Partly cloudy; Wind at NW 7 mphGame attendance : 79,108Referee : D. LipskiTV :
Game information
First quarter WIS – Lee Evans 42-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 7:01. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:28.
MSU – T. J. Duckett 1-yard TD run (Dave Rayner kick), 3:55. Tie 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:06. Second quarter WIS – Lee Evans 30-yard pass from Jim Sorgi (Mark Neuser kick), 7:03. Wisconsin 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:28.
MSU – Charles Rogers 5-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 1:02. Tie 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 1:55. Third quarter MSU – T. J. Duckett 43-yard TD run (Dave Rayner kick), 13:22. Michigan State 21–14. Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:38.
MSU – Herb Haygood 12-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 3:03. Michigan State 28–14. Drive: 4 plays, 87 yards, 1:54.
WIS – Lee Evans 70-yard pass from Matt Schabert (Mark Neuser kick), 2:04. Michigan State 28–21. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 0:59.
MSU – Jeff Smoker 8-yard TD run (Dave Rayner kick), 0:20. Michigan State 35–21. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:44. Fourth quarter MSU – Charles Rogers 87-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 11:25. Michigan State 42–21. Drive: 3 plays, 91 yards, 1:28.
WIS – Mark Anelli 13-yard pass from Matt Schabert (Mark Neuser kick), 5:13. Michigan State 42–28. Drive: 16 plays, 91 yards, 6:12.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top defenders
Iowa See also:
Heartland Trophy
Iowa vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Hawkeyes
0
14
14 0 28
Badgers 10
17
7 0 34
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : November 3, 2001Game time : 11:00 a.m.Game weather : 55 °F (13 °C); Clear; Wind at S 7 mphGame attendance : 79,421Referee : LeMonnierTV :
Game information
First quarter WIS – Mark Neuser 28-yard field goal, 8:39. Wisconsin 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:15.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 2-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 4:35. Wisconsin 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:04. Second quarter IOW – Kahlil Hill 11-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick), 12:38. Wisconsin 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:11.
WIS – Mark Neuser 23-yard field goal, 8:44. Wisconsin 13–7. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:54.
IOW – Kahlil Hill 54-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:56. Iowa 14–13. Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 0:48.
WIS – Jerone Pettus 4-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 5:48. Wisconsin 20–14. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:08.
WIS – Darrin Charles 17-yard pass from Brooks Bollinger (Mark Neuser kick), 2:50. Wisconsin 27–14. Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 1:29. Third quarter IOW – Ladell Betts 38-yard TD run (Nate Kaeding kick), 10:45. Wisconsin 27–21. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:49.
WIS – Anthony Davis 2-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 6:10. Wisconsin 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:35.
IOW – Brad Banks 1-yard TD run (Nate Kaeding kick), 1:41. Wisconsin 34–28. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:29. Fourth quarter No scoring
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top defenders
IOW – Derek Pagel – 14 tackles, TFL, pass breakup
WIS – Bryson Thompson – 9 tackles, forced fumble
#11 Michigan
Michigan vs Wisconsin – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 11 Wolverines 7
7
3 3 20
Badgers
7
0
10 0 17
at Camp Randall Stadium
Date : November 17, 2001Game time : 2:30 p.m.Game weather : 61 °F (16 °C); Clear; Wind at S 7 mphGame attendance : 79,633Referee : S. PamonTV : ABC [11]
Game information
First quarter WIS – Brooks Bollinger 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 9:04. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:56.
MIC – Deitan Dubuc 1-yard pass from John Navarre (Hayden Epstein kick), 0:36. Tie 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 4:18. Second quarter Third quarter MIC – Hayden Epstein 25-yard field goal, 8:27. Michigan 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, -3 yards, 1:34.
WIS – Anthony Davis 10-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 5:03. Michigan 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 3:24.
WIS – Mark Neuser 46-yard field goal, 1:58. Tie 17–17. Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 1:40. Fourth quarter MIC – Hayden Epstein 31-yard field goal, 0:10. Michigan 20–17. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:04.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top defenders
Minnesota See also:
Paul Bunyan's Axe
Wisconsin vs Minnesota – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Badgers
14
7
10 0 31
Golden Gophers 7
21
7 7 42
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Date : November 24, 2001Game time : 11:00 a.m.Game weather : IndoorsGame attendance : 55,890Referee : LapetinaTV : ESPN2 [12]
Game information
First quarter WIS – Anthony Davis 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 8:35. Wisconsin 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:52.
MIN – Ben Utecht 59-yard pass from Asad Abdul-Khaliq (Dan Nystrom kick), 6:26. Tie 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:09.
WIS – Brooks Bollinger 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 4:00. Wisconsin 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:26. Second quarter MIN – Thomas Tapeh 18-yard TD run (Dan Nystrom kick), 13:46. Tie 14–14. Drive: 13 plays, 88 yards, 5:14.
MIN – Ben Utecht 38-yard pass from Asad Abdul-Khaliq (Dan Nystrom kick), 10:53. Minnesota 21–14. Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:50.
WIS – Anthony Davis 61-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 7:54. Tie 21–21. Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 2:59.
MIN – Marion Barber III 6-yard TD run (Dan Nystrom kick), 5:04. Minnesota 28–21. Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 0:48. Third quarter WIS – Anthony Davis 1-yard TD run (Mark Neuser kick), 8:31. Tie 28–28. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:12.
WIS – Mark Neuser 30-yard field goal, 5:29. Wisconsin 31–28. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:45.
MIN – Ron Johnson 45-yard pass from Asad Abdul-Khaliq (Dan Nystrom kick), 1:25. Minnesota 35–31. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:04. Fourth quarter MIN – Asad Abdul-Khaliq 3-yard TD run (Dan Nystrom kick), 8:10. Minnesota 42–31. Drive: 16 plays, 71 yards, 7:38.
Top passers
Top rushers
MIN – Tellis Redmon – 18 rushes, 128 yards
WIS – Anthony Davis – 29 rushes, 208 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
Top defenders
MIN – Jack Brewer
– 10 tackles
WIS – Nick Greisen – 18 tackles, 3 TFL, sack
Regular starters
Position
Player
Defensive Tackle
Chuck Smith
Nose Tackle
Ben Herbert
Defensive Tackle
Wendell Bryant
Rush End
Delante McGrew
Outside Linebacker
Jeff Mack
Inside Linebacker
Bryson Thompson
Outside Linebacker
Nick Greisen
Cornerback
Mike Echols
Free Safety
Joey Boese
Strong Safety
Michael Broussard
Cornerback
Scott Starks
Team players in the 2002 NFL Draft
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