Five Takeaways from Wisconsin's 45-7 Win Over Illinois
MADISON, Wis. – It’s fair to say Graham Mertz lived up to the hype.
Getting the start in place of the injured Jack Coan, Mertz delivered a perfect first half complete with four touchdown passes in No.14 Wisconsin’s season-opening 45-7 win over Illinois Friday night. It was a virtuoso performance that reinforced why many fans labeled the redshirt freshman the quarterback of the future.
From the Camp Randall Pressbox, here are my five takeaways from Friday’s victory.
1. Graham Mertz is Worth the Hype
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