MADISON, Wis. -- Rutgers did not get blown out by Wisconsin, which is something after entering the day as a 28.5-point underdog.
The Scarlet Knights cut that spread in half with their 31-17 loss to the Badgers on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. But when the game is taken as a whole, was that an encouraging result, or a frustrating one?
Yes, Rutgers played one of the Big Ten's better teams tough. But at the same time, it felt like a game the Scarlet Knights could win - and they were never able to capitalize.