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Published Oct 27, 2020
BadgerBlitz.com Hot 11: Illinois Edition
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Jon McNamara  •  BadgerBlitz
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With help from Pro Football Focus, BadgerBlitz.com's Hot 11 feature is back for another season. In this week's edition, we take a look at Wisconsin's 45-7 win over Illinois.

Note: Players included in this report must have played in 15 or more snaps.

No. 1: Quarterback Graham Mertz

Graham Mertz vs. Illinois
PFF GradeSnapsStatsMovement 

91.9

69

In his first career start, Mertz completed 20 of 21 passes for 248 yards and five touchdowns.

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No. 2: Tight end Jake Ferguson

Jake Ferguson vs. Illinois
PFF GradeSnapsStatsMovement 

89.8

67

Ferguson had a team-high seven receptions for 72 yards and three touchdowns.

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No. 3: Wide receiver Chimere Dike

Chimere Dike vs. Illinois
PFF GradeSnapsStatsMovement 

78.5

17

Dike did not record a reception during his college debut, but the true freshman had a run blocking grade of 91.4, Wisconsin's top mark in that department against Illinois.

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No. 4: Fullback John Chenal

John Chenal vs. Illinois
PFF GradeSnapsStatsMovement 

78.1

18

Chenal's lone carry produced a short touchdown for the Badgers against Illinois.

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No. 5: Right guard Jon Dietzen

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