Which Wisconsin Football Players Earned Helmet Stickers vs. Buffalo?

In college football, helmet stickers are a popular thing that are handed out to players to show off individual or team accomplishments. They are a staple on the helmets of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. Since the Wisconsin football team doesn’t hand out stickers to their players, I will.

Each week, BadgerNotes will hand out metaphorical helmet stickers to three Wisconsin football players or positional units that had a significant impact on a game, regardless of a win or a loss. These players may or may not be statistical leaders, or maybe just a player who made one huge play that vastly changed the outcome of the game.

So let’s get to it. Who earned a game ball from the Badgers’ victory over Buffalo?

Wisconsin Football vs. Buffalo Helmet Sticker No. 1:

Chez Mellusi

Talk about a spark plug. Mellusi didn’t get the start, but when he got carries, he took advantage of them.

Mellusi finished the game as the top rusher for either side. He had 157 yards on just 13 carries, giving him an average of 12.1 yards per carry. He scored twice, including an 89-yard house call in the second half to put the Badgers up 21-10. That run not only gave the Badgers some breathing room but also brought the team to life in the second half.

Can you believe this?! 😱@chez_mellusi with an incredible 89-yard TD for @BadgerFootball. 🤯

📺: FS1/@CFBonFox pic.twitter.com/gmFNZzzylc

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 2, 2023

Mellusi also earned the prestigious DAWG of the Week award from BadgerNotes as well.

Mellusi may be RB2 on the depth chart for the Wisconsin football team, but in reality, it’s more like co-RB1. He and Allen are already putting in a bid to be the top running back duo in not only the Big Ten Conference but maybe even the nation.

Wisconsin Football vs. Buffalo Helmet Sticker No. 2:

Braelon Allen

Even though Mellusi went off, we can’t forget about Braelon Allen. Even in the ‘shadow’ of Mellusi’s big day, Allen added in a cool 141 yards on just 17 carries (8.3 yards per carry) and two touchdowns.

It’s a small sample size, but this offense looks like it is really going to benefit Allen. He didn’t face nearly as many loaded boxes as he did last year. He had some running room and had a few chunk plays, including a big run where he ran over three of four Buffalo Bulls in a very violent way.

Braelon Allen puts him to the ground and keeps going! @BraelonAllen pic.twitter.com/b0AqwrF036

— DKYSports Wisconsin (@dkysportswisco) September 2, 2023

I know there are going to be a lot of linebackers this year who are not going to be looking forward to playing the Badgers this year for that reason. Having Allen sprinting full speed at you in the gap is probably not too fun.

Another highlight for the Badgers’ top back is his seven (!) receptions. One of my bold predictions for this season was that he would catch 3+ touchdowns. Although he didn’t catch a touchdown, his production in the passing game on Saturday made me feel really good about that prediction. He had 21 receptions in his first two years combined. He is already one-third of the way there after just one game.

The Badgers are finding ways to get their top playmaker the ball.

Wisconsin Football vs. Buffalo Helmet Sticker No. 3:

Hunter Wohler

When I watched this game, I swear I saw No. 24 in or around every play while the Badgers were on defense. He led the Badgers in tackles with 11 total tackles, 10 of which were solo tackles.

Wohler played all over the field on defense. He played deep safety and up on the line in run support.

Back in my bold predictions for the defense, I picked Wohler to lead the team in interceptions. I might have to change that to leading the team in tackles.

I know we are used to linebackers like Jack Sanborn putting up double-digit tackling performances in a game, but in this new offense, Wohler looks primed to explode.

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