Series by series: UWs defense against Austin Peay
MADISON - Defensively against Austin Peay, the only blemish Wisconsin had on the scoreboard came from a 51-yard field goal in the second quarter. While it wasn't a dominating performance per se, it was a serviceable one for a Badger defense still trying to find its rhythm entering Big Ten play.
Now, with the dust settled, BadgerBlitz.com takes a look back at the game that was. The following is a defense series by series recap of Saturday's action.
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FIRST QUARTER:
Defensive series No. 1: Started on Austin Peay 29 yard line following kickoff (7-0 UW)
Plays: 4
Yards given up: 13
Result: 40-yard Ryan Key punt.
Key play: Mike Taylor, playing in only his second complete game since suffering a torn ACL, recorded a tackle-for-loss on the first defensive series of the game. By the end, the sophomore linebacker led the team with seven tackles.
Defensive series No. 2: started on APSU 13 yard line following kickoff. (14-0 UW)
Plays: 11
Yards given up: 53
Result: 51-yard field goal from Steph Stansell (14-3)
Key play: Austin Peay never got deeper in territory than it did before settling for the 51 yard field goal at UW's 34 yard line.
SECOND QUARTER:
Defensive series No. 3: Started on APSU 20 yard line following kickoff. (21-3 UW)
Plays: 3
Yards given up: 4
Result: 36-yard Key punt.
Key play: Kevin Rouse dropped Terrance Holt for a gain of seven yards on third and 13, forcing the punt.
Defensive series No. 4: Started on APSU 13 yard line following kickoff. (28-3 UW)
Plays: 3
Yards given up: -3
Result: 46-yard Key punt.
Key play: Aaron Henry sized up APSU tight end Chris Litteral and lowered the boom on a route across the middle of the field, forcing the incomplete pass.
Defensive series No. 5: Started on APSU 11 yard line following kickoff. (35-3 UW)
Plays: 3
Yards given up: 9
Result: 48-yard Ryan punt.
Key play: On third and 10, senior Blake Sorensen dropped Holt for a nine yard gain, forcing the punt.
Defensive series No. 6: Started on APSU 22 yard line following kickoff. (42-3 UW)
Plays: 3
Yards given up: 2
Result: 36-yard Key punt.
Key play: Louis Nzegwu, who looked rather explosive throughout the game, tackled Wesley Kitts for no gain on second and eight.
Defensive series No. 7: Started on APSU 34 yard line following kickoff. (49-3 UW)
Plays: 2
Yards given up: 4
Result: END OF HALF
Key play: Pat Muldoon and Taylor combined for a tackle to end the half.
THIRD QUARTER:
Defensive series No. 8: Started on APSU 15 yard line following second half kickoff.
Plays: 9
Yards given up: 49
Result: Turnover on downs
Key play: Facing a fourth and eight, Austin Peay thought it was fitting to attempt picking up the first down. Unfortunately for the Governors, Jake Ryan's pass was awry and UW took over.
Defensive series No. 9: Started on APSU 25 yard line following kickoff. (56-3 UW)
Plays: 3
Yards given up: 9
Result: 43-yard Key punt.
Key play: Aaron Henry was able to corral T.C. Jennings for a three yard gain on third and four.
Defensive series No. 10: Started on APSU 23 yard line following kickoff. (63-3 UW)
Plays: 5
Yards given up: 5
Result: 48-yard Key punt.
Key play: Patrick Butrym sacked Ryan for a five yard loss on third and 14.
FOURTH QUARTER:
Defensive series No. 11: Started on APSU 10 yard line following 45-yard Brad Nortman punt.
Plays: 3
Yards given up: 1
Result: 39-yard Key punt.
Key play: Ethan Hemer joined the fun and dropped Patric Haskins after he gained six yards on third and 15.
Defensive series No. 12: Started on APSU 31 yard line following kickoff. (70-3 UW)
Plays: 3
Yards given up: 1
Result: 48-yard Key punt.
Key play: N/A