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Wisconsin Prepares for Week 2 Matchup Against Western Illinois

How will Wisconsin perform against an FCS opponent in its second game of the season?

Fans want to see how the Badgers handle their first true test of the season against a familiar FCS foe.

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  1. PFF Grades and Notes From Wisconsin Football's Week 2 Win Over Western IllinoisSports Illustrated · Sep 13
  2. What We Learned from Wisconsin’s win over Western IllinoisBucky's 5th Quarter · Sep 13
  3. PFF Grades, Snap Count Analysis From Michigan Football's Big Win vs. OklahomaSports Illustrated · Sep 13
  4. Fickell: Colton Joseph limited after getting ‘dinged up’ vs. Notre Damebuckys5thquarter.com · Sep 13
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  1. Wisconsin football report card from 36-9 win over Western IllinoisDillon Graff · Sep 13
  2. Badgers snap counts, grades on offense vs. Western Illinois: There’s a new leader in RB snapsBucky's 5th Quarter · Sep 13
  3. 4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's win over Western Illinoisbadgerextra.com · Sep 13
  4. Badger247's The 3Cs: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks247Sports · Sep 13
  5. What Luke Fickell said after Wisconsin’s 36-9 win over Western IllinoisDillon Graff · Sep 13
  6. Five takeaways from Wisconsin football’s win over Western IllinoisBadgers Wire · Sep 13

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