Published Dec 28, 2018
BadgerBlitz.com Hot 11: Miami Edition
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With help from Pro Football Focus, BadgerBlitz.com has a new-look Hot 11 feature. In this week's edition, we take a look at Wisconsin's 35-3 win over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Note: Players included in this report played 15 or more snaps against the Hurricanes.

No. 1: Center Tyler Biadasz 

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Tyler Biadasz vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

86.7

70

Biadasz helped Wisconsin rush for 346 yards on the ground. He also did not allow a QB hurry, pressure or sack.

Up from No. 7

No. 2: Middle linebacker T.J. Edwards 

T.J. Edwards vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

83.6

40

Edwards had a team-high nine tackles and one sack against Miami.

Same (No. 2)

No. 3: Cornerback Caesar Williams 

Caesar Williams vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

81.3

32

Williams had one interception and was only targeted three times. He gave up just one completion in 32 snaps.

N/A

No. 4: Running back Jonathan Taylor 

Jonathan Taylor vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

79.2

37

The Pinstripe Bowl MVP had 215 yards and one touchdown on 27 carries.

Down from No. 1

No. 5: Defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk 

 Isaiahh Loudermilk vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

77.5

36

Loudermilk was credited with one tackle for loss, one pass breakup and two QB hurries.

N/A

No. T6: Tight end Luke Benzschawel 

 Luke Benzschawel vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

75.4

41

Benzschawel graded extremely well and was on the field for 38 of Wisconsin's 55 run plays. He also had a touchdown reception that was called back.

N/A

No. T6: Safety Eric Burrell 

Eric Burrell vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

75.4

40

Burrell had one interception, one pass break-up and one QB hurry.

Up from No. 11

No. 8: Outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel 

 Andrew Van Ginkel vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

75.2

40

Van Ginkel had eight total tackles - including two for loss - and one forced fumble.

N/A

No. 9: Outside linebacker Zack Baun 

Zack Baun vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

73.3

40

Baun had three tackles and one QB hurry.

Down from No. 8

No. T10: Middle linebacker Chris Orr 

Chris Orr vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

72.4

40

Orr had eight total tackles and one interception. He graded out second highest in tackling (80.6) behind Van Ginkel.

N/A

No. T10: Fullback Alec Ingold 

Alec Ingold vs. Miami
PFF GradeSnapsStatsPrevious Rank (Regular Season Cumulative)

72.4

26

Ingold had five carries for 11 yards and one touchdown.

Down from No. 6