Wisconsin Football Fans React: Badgers Defeat Purdue Boilermakers

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin football team has officially opened their Big Ten football season after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday.

The Badgers entered halftime up 21-3 courtesy of two rushing touchdowns by quarterback Tanner Mordecai. Wisconsin never looked back and held onto their lead for the remainder of the game. Once again, the Wisconsin ground game proved to be too much for their opponent as the Badgers recorded four touchdowns and 195 yards rushing. Wisconsin also recorded three turnovers on the defensive side of the ball as Ricardo Hallman dominated for the Badgers with two interceptions.

While there were plenty of positives in the 38-17 win over the Boilermakers, there is still room for improvement. Fans were quick to fill social media with a variety of responses following the victory.

Wisconsin Football Excites Fans In Big Ten Conference Opener vs. Purdue 

While the entirety of the game was not exciting, the Badgers had their moments and provided some excellent football for their fans. Including, the exceptional “Philly Special” the Badgers ran at the end of the game, as well as the intriguing rushing touchdowns. Transfer kicker Nathanial Vakos also impressed as he went 3-for-3 with his longest kick at 48-yards.

The Wisconsin Badgers just ran a trick play. I don’t know what to do with myself

— Joey Leibl (@JLeibs30) September 22, 2023

Never have I thought I would see the WISCONSIN Badgers run the Philly special

— Logan Graf (@Grafski) September 22, 2023

Through four games Nathaniel Vakos is looking like the best kicker Wisconsin Badgers have ever had.

— wisconsinsane (@wisconsinsane) September 23, 2023

I thought Ricardo Hallman had a really nice bounce-back performance against Purdue.

The Boilermakers targeted Hallman six times and he only allowed two catches for 14 yards — while tacking on two interceptions and a PBU. #Badgers

— Dillon Graff (@DillonGraff) September 23, 2023

The Wisconsin Badgers Football Team Ran Wild Once Again

Against the Purdue Boilermakers, the Badgers recorded four touchdowns and 195 yards on the ground. Through the first four games of the season, Wisconsin has rushed for 807 yards and 14 touchdowns, with an average of 5.4 yards per carry. While the offense in general has struggled, the run game is certainly thriving under Head Coach Luke Fickell and Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo.

This is not your father’s Wisconsin Badgers offense and Purdue is terrible. #InDepthAnalysis #OnWisconsin

— Pat Heffling (@wurstbrewerfan) September 22, 2023

Lots of improvement last night. Badger football is fun again and I am happy about it #Badgers https://t.co/OEhUIDm5Gd

— Billy Lauderdale (@billylauds) September 23, 2023

Some fans enjoyed the success of the Wisconsin football team, but seemed eager for the elusive running back Braelon Allen to touch the football more.

They need to feed him the rock more often. The man is a beast!

— Curt Falken (@CurtFalken1) September 23, 2023

For Some Fans, the Struggles for Wisconsin Proved to be too much, But Many Keep Optimism

Despite the victory for the Wisconsin football team, the Badgers struggled at times to play fundamental football. In particular, the defense struggled at times and allowed more total yards than the Wisconsin offense gained. The Badgers still walked away with the victory but may have done so without fixing their issues at hand.

the Milwaukee Brewers are currently winning by more points than the Wisconsin Badgers

— Carter 🌪️ (@IowaStCarter) September 23, 2023

The Wisconsin Badgers football team are incapable of playing a full game. It is actually against the law.

— Basketball, no specific team, Fan (@drewhamm5) September 23, 2023

#Wisconsin #Badgers #football Defense looking soft 👀 🏈

— Allen M Werner (@amwernercrystal) September 23, 2023

While we may have concerns about the Wisconsin offense not operating smoothly, they’ve surpassed 400 yards in three out of their four games.

Despite the mistakes, I’m coming around to how dangerous Phil Longo’s system can/will become when this thing clicks.#Badgers

— Dillon Graff (@DillonGraff) September 23, 2023

Injuries happen in football – it stinks – but that’s the truth of it.

How do the #Badgers compensate if Chez is out for a significant amount of time ?

– you can’t overload BA, we’ve seen what happens if you do
– more Acker / and mix in some Yac
– more passing/qb run game

— Ryan Harings (@RyanAndBucky) September 23, 2023

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