MADISON — No. 7 Wisconsin started quick on Saturday in their 48-3 win over Illinois. Their 21 points in the first 15 minutes marked the Badgers’ high for the first quarter in over three years. That was against the Illini as well, putting up three touchdowns and extra points in a 56-32 win at Champaign in 2013.
From start to finish, UW (8-2, 5-2 Big Ten) controlled the game. Though there were a few blips in terms of big gains by Illinois, Wisconsin did not allow a touchdown and allowed only 4.4 yards per play.
That’s now seven straight wins by Wisconsin -- which is the longest win streak in the history of the rivalry by either team.