Wisconsin Football Fans React to the Badgers loss at Washington State

Wisconsin football got off to a slow start against Washington State. In the third quarter, however, everything started to come together. The Badgers scored 16 unanswered points and were within two by the start of the fourth quarter. Despite promising hopes of a comeback, it all fell apart.

So, how are Wisconsin football fans feeling about it?

Wisconsin Football’s Shaky Defense

Washington State opened the game by punting on its first two drives. The Cougars’ next three drives, however, each ended in points.

Wisconsin's defense can't generate any pressure. If it doesn't improve, it could be a long season defensively. #Badgers

— Tyler Hoch (@Hoch59) September 10, 2023

Not used to Wisconsin not having a defense pic.twitter.com/XCJX8jRfqj

— Austin (@SconnieAustin) September 10, 2023

Wisconsin defense is embarrassingly bad

— BobbyPOTUS (@BobbyPOTUS) September 10, 2023

Tanner Mordecai Struggles Early for Wisconsin Football

Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai fumbled twice in the first half. The second strip-sack resulted in six points for WSU off of a scoop-and-score. Needless to say, fans were not pleased with the SMU transfer.

Mordecai —> Mertz 2.0

— CAPRICORN KiLLA (@RobGotWings) September 10, 2023

So when is Mordecai getting benched??,

— Reilly (@TweetsByReilly) September 10, 2023

Tanner Mordecai is a bum

— Kyle Kramer (@kingkramer23) September 10, 2023

Wisconsin Badgers Trail Washington State Cougars 24-9 at Halftime

With one half in the books, Wisconsin football fans were not very happy.

Fickell said he wanted Wisconsin to play their best ball at the end of the season. He didn’t say he would be setting the bar so low in the beginning of the season…

— BP (@BPotter2112) September 10, 2023

Honestly only being down two scores with how terribly we have played isn't too bad. Absolutely have to punch in a TD on this first drive of the second half though.

— Colin Harrison (@TheFromaster) September 10, 2023

Even a former Wisconsin football kicker chimed in on the one bright side of the night!

We got a Kicker though! 🙌🏻

— Vitaly Pisetsky (@VodkaAndWiscy) September 10, 2023

Wisconsin Football Quarterback Tanner Mordecai Shines in Third Quarter

After his slow start, Mordecai orchestrated two touchdown drives in the third quarter. Mordecai capped-off the second drive with a spectacular throw and an equally impressive catch by wide receiver Skyler Bell.

That’s what the kids call sick I believe

— Alex (@breitfelder3) September 10, 2023

Now that was a hell of a throw.

— Matt Gray (@MattGray6) September 10, 2023

Should Wisconsin Football Have Been Awarded a Safety?

Early in the fourth quarter, Badgers linebacker James Thompson Jr. sacked WSU quarterback Cam Ward. Ward was ruled down at the one-yard line of Wazzu, but it appeared the play should have resulted in a safety. If it had, Wisconsin would have gotten the ball back tied 24-24.

Badger got screwed!!! That was a safety 100% #Wisconsin vs #WashingtonState

— Ryan Rutta (@ryroots) September 10, 2023

Um….how was that not a safety?? #Badgers

— Wisconsin Scumbags (@SconnieScumbags) September 10, 2023

The safety call & fumble call was ATROCIOUS

— Wisconsin Clothing Company (@WiscoClothingCo) September 10, 2023

Wisconsin Football Falls to Washington State 31-22

Despite what looked like a promising comeback, the Badgers’ early mistakes doomed them. UW had to play nearly perfectly in the second half to come back but fell just short. Some Wisconsin fans are taking the loss in stride. Others, however, are already calling to end the Luke Fickell era.

Well hey, at least Wisconsin is losing in new and exciting ways!

— Basketball, no specific team, Fan (@drewhamm5) September 10, 2023

Refs did us no favors but the Badgers took WAY too long to get in gear tonight. Will be a tough film watch.

— Bill Pfeiffer (@billt209) September 10, 2023

Hate to start over two games in but we have to fire Fickell before he gets on the plane

— Adam Dortherson (@ADortherson) September 10, 2023

Lots of potential offensively. Growing pains with a new staff and little talent left behind is expected.

— Wisconsin Nation (@Wisco___Nation) September 10, 2023

I feel as confident as I did before the game – we are going to win the west and be competitive in the BTCG.

— Andy Schmidt (@generic1112) September 10, 2023

Same energy pic.twitter.com/U6LiFKoPSB

— Evil Luke Fickell (@EvilCoachFick) September 10, 2023

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