Wisconsin Football Fans React: Badgers Defeat Georgia Southern

Wisconsin football got off to a slow start again on Saturday. A data point that has become a trend for the Badgers. As UW headed to the locker room at halftime, the score was tied 7-7. The Georgia Southern Eagles outgained Wisconsin by 137 yards in the first half. The one bright spot, however, was the three first-half turnovers forced by defensive coordinator Mike Tressel’s unit. 

The turnovers allowed the Badgers to hang around just long enough before pulling away. After falling behind 14-7 early in the third quarter, Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai led the offense to score 28 unanswered points. 

The 35-14 final score certainly did not tell the full story of this game. Fortunately, social media provided a real-time “vibes check” from Wisconsin football fans during this final non-conference matchup.

Wisconsin Football Fans Unhappy with Braelon Allen’s Carries

Surprisingly, Badgers star running back Braelon Allen did not get the start at tailback against GSU. The surprises kept coming, too. Allen did not record a carry until nearly midway through the second quarter and only had four total in the first half. His only touch in the first quarter was a four-yard reception. 

Tanner Mordecai is good don’t get me wrong but he has made some questionable throws

— Dmize (@dmize22222) September 16, 2023

Badgers are great. They turned the best power running back into a pass catching back lmaooo

— Bobby 🦌 (@B_Redell13) September 16, 2023

Where is Braelon Allen?

— WakeTheBadgers (@WakeBadgers) September 16, 2023

Wisconsin Football’s Defense Looks Questionable

Despite forcing six turnovers, the Badger defense played far from a perfect game. Allowing 455 total yards on the day, Wisconsin football bent quite a bit before forcing Eagles quarterback Davis Brin to break. 

Badgers defense looks SLOW!

— Matt Staver (@M_Staver) September 16, 2023

Come on Tressel…this defense needs some adjustments.#Badgers

— Todd (@pilprin) September 16, 2023

The Badgers have a major major pass coverage problem. No idea where receivers or ball are. Georgia Southern should throw every single down. And they are. #Badgers

— MeLon Dusk (@MSparky64) September 16, 2023

Fire tressell don’t care 400 plus yards to Georgia southern ? Ohio st will have 700 or more

— Dylan Visgar (@DylanVisga44262) September 16, 2023

No overreaction at all Dillon. This zone is open all day for big plays. OSU would be up 28 on this scheme. Maybe Mullins up front changes the dynamic. Are the transfers good? Varner, Petrowski and Maitre have not been great to date

— Casey Ward (@Badgerbydesign) September 16, 2023

Wisconsin Football Tied With Georgia Southern at Halftime – Fans React

In a game that Wisconsin football badly needed to win, discontent amongst fans was evident when the Badgers were tied 7-7 at halftime.

Longo is trash tressell is trash

— Dylan Visgar (@DylanVisga17337) September 16, 2023

283 yards vs 146 vs Geo Southern.. #Badgers may be even worse than last yr. didn’t expect that one

— B-Lite (@Bleiterman) September 16, 2023

Wisconsin Football’s Offense Struggles Early Against Georgia Southern

The lack of Allen was not the only complaint about the Wisconsin football offense. The Badgers, against a less-than-elite Eagles defense, went three and out on five of their first eight drives. 

This Badgers team has no identity on offense… Run? Pass? Run? Pass? They suck at both..

— Packer Super Fan (@packer_super) September 16, 2023

Air NoGo

— Corey Otis (@CoreyWOtis) September 16, 2023

Offense wasn’t very good against Buffalo either.

— curtis (@hendrixhghh) September 16, 2023

Wisconsin Football Fans React to Win Over Georgia Southern and Look Ahead to Big Ten Play

With non-conference play in the rearview mirror, we asked Wisconsin football fans what they think of the Badgers through three weeks of play under head coach Luke Fickell. Fans are optimistic about some aspects of this Badgers team but are worried about the more difficult schedule ahead. 

Play calling run run pass 3 and out starts for #Badgers
Weak defense against run
Trouble covering good receivers deep

— K. Rudolph (@scientwest) September 16, 2023

Still a work in progress.

— UWOX95 (@wpscmsn) September 16, 2023

The slow starts are worrisome to me. What am I confident in? Not 100 percent sure, I guess when the flip the switch after the slow start they look dominating.

— Evan Witalison (@evanwitsports) September 16, 2023

Not as good as they should be. The second half of today’s game was promising.

— AlbinoRyanO (@AlbinoRyanO1977) September 16, 2023

2nd half team

— Izzy (@izzypito2012) September 16, 2023

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