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3 Things that Stood Out in Wisconsin Football's Upset of No. 24 Washington
Wisconsin, a 10-point underdog, earned its first Top 25 win under coach Luke Fickell, ending 10 consecutive losses to ranked teams with strong defense and key plays.
- On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Wisconsin Badgers football team upset No. 24 Washington Huskies 13-10 at Camp Randall Stadium, snapping a six-game losing streak and ending a 63-day winless stretch.
- Athletic director Chris McIntosh's announcement that Luke Fickell would remain coach days before the win drew criticism but reportedly energized the team, which entered as 10.5-point underdogs against Power Four opponents.
- Mason Posa's forced fumble and recovery set up Wisconsin's first touchdown, Nathanial Vakos kicked the tiebreaking 32-yard field goal, and Ben Barten blocked a 50-yard attempt as the defense held Washington to 251 yards.
- The victory provided Luke Fickell his first Top-25 win after 10 straight losses, and fans stormed the Camp Randall Stadium field as the clock hit zero, lifting Wisconsin Badgers to 3-6, 1-5 Big Ten.
- The loss likely knocked Washington Huskies out of College Football Playoff contention, while Wisconsin Badgers travel on the road next week and observers view the win as momentum for Luke Fickell's rebuilding program.
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