MADISON — The Wisconsin Badgers came into Saturday’s homecoming match-up having only created nine turnovers through their first six games.
Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard mentioned a week-and-a-half ago how there were five or six missed opportunities for interceptions against Nebraska. Facing Michigan last weekend, the defense did not record a takeaway at the Big House in a 25-point loss on the road.
On Saturday, that changed.
Wisconsin’s defense exploded with five turnovers created in the first half, leading to 21 points in the Badgers’ 49–20 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini.