Colton Joseph accounts for 4 touchdowns and Wisconsin routs Michigan State 31-3
(AP) — Colton Joseph threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another score to lead Wisconsin to a 31-3 win against Michigan State on Saturday.Jacob Harris rushed for two scores for the Badgers (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten), who have won four consecutive games.
Madison, Wisconsin (AP) — Colton Joseph spearheaded Wisconsin's 31-3 victory over Michigan State on Saturday. Joseph contributed with three passing touchdowns and 130 rushing yards, making him the first Badgers quarterback to rush for at least 100 yards in a game since 2014. Jacob Harris, a tight end, added two more scores for the Badgers, who have won four consecutive games.
The Badgers opened the scoring with a 75-yard, 15-play drive, converting on all four third downs. Joseph and Harris connected again on the next drive, a 72-yard touchdown that gave Wisconsin a 24-20 lead at Penn State. Gavin Lahm scored with a 30-yard field goal to make it 17-0 for Wisconsin at halftime. Joseph added a 47-yard touchdown late in the third quarter, extending Wisconsin's lead to 24-3.
Malachi Coleman's 46-yard catch from Joseph sealed the game with 7:56 remaining, giving Wisconsin a 31-3 win. Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic completed 15 of 32 passes for 103 yards, while Jaziun Patterson rushed for 62 yards. The Spartans failed to capitalize on several Badgers penalties. Wisconsin's six penalties for 67 yards did not hinder their strong performance.
Michigan State has lost three straight games. The Badgers are on the verge of entering the Top 25, receiving the most votes of any unranked team. Wisconsin will face UCLA at No. 23 on October 17. Michigan State will host Illinois next Saturday.
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