Wisconsin Edges Washington in Defensive Struggle
MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Washington Huskies 13-10 on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium, overcoming a halftime deficit in a game dominated by defense. A crowd of 71,217 watched as the Badgers improved to 3-6 while the Huskies fell to 6-3.
After a scoreless first quarter, Washington took a 10-3 lead into halftime on a Demond Williams Jr. touchdown pass to Denzel Boston and a field goal. Wisconsin responded after the break, tying the game on a Carter Smith rushing touchdown and taking the lead for good on a 32-yard Nathanial Vakos field goal. The Huskies missed a 50-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter that would have tied the game. Wisconsin’s defense, led by Mason Posa with 11 tackles and 2.5 sacks, and Cooper Catalano with 19 tackles, sealed the victory.