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Published Sep 1, 2024

BadgerBlitz.com Hot 11: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Western Michigan Broncos

Jon McNamara • BadgerBlitz

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@McNamaraRivals

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 28-14 home victory over Western Michigan.

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

No. 1: Inside linebacker Jaheim Thomas

Jaheim Thomas vs. Western Michigan

PFF Grade	Snaps	Stats	Movement

81.2	42	6 total tackles in Wisconsin debut. Tops in run defense (84.9) and tackling (82.2).	N/A

No. 2: Wide receiver Trech Kekahuna

Trech Kekahuna vs. Western Michigan

PFF Grade	Snaps	Stats	Movement

77.4	17	3 receptions for 34 yards, including a two-point conversion.	N/A

No. 3: Defensive lineman Elijah Hills

Elijah Hills vs. Western Michigan

PFF Grade	Snaps	Stats	Movement

77.1	21	1 sack in Wisconsin debut. Top pass rush grade of 76.3.	N/A

No. 4: Outside linebacker John Pius

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