Wisconsin Dominates Leonhard Debut, Pounds Northwestern 42-7

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared for his first game following longtime boss Paul Chryst's firing were long gone by the time game day rolled around.

Wisconsin 42, Northwestern 7

Wisconsin Dominates Leonhard Debut, Pounds Northwestern 42-7

Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one with five touchdowns, Chimere Dike set personal bests with 185 yards receiving and three TD...

Game 1 of the Jim Leonhard era a resounding success as Wisconsin dominates Northwestern to snap a 2-game losing streak

The Badgers rolled up 350 total yards in the opening half in building a 28-0 lead that was never threatened by Northwestern.

Wisconsin visits Northwestern in first game under Leonhard – Alice Echo News Journal

Wisconsin (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at Northwestern (1-4, 1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) Line: Wisconsin by 9½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Wisconsin leads 61-37-5.This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's win over Northwestern in Jim Leonhard's debut as interim coach

Jim Leonhard’s debut as the Badgers coach started a much more aggressive offensive plan, featured better defensive pressure and ended with a big victory over the Wildcats.