Madison — Head coach Paul Chryst and offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph have recited the same line when asked about Wisconsin's third-down struggles.
Guys have to make plays.
Ask Chryst on Monday about the third-down struggles or ask Rudolph one day later and the answer is the same.
"It does come down to making plays," senior wide receiver Alex Erickson said.
Chryst and Rudolph probably won't be asked about those struggles after this week's game as the Badgers (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten) prepare to host Rutgers (3-4, 1-3) at 11 a.m. Saturday.
After two Big Ten games, the Badgers were No.