![]() UW holds opponents to around 33 percent, which ranks No. MD converts on roughly 46 percent of its third down attempts, which ranks No. ![]() Can the Badgers get Tagovailoa and the Terrapin offense in enough third and long situations where he's uncomfortable and/or make those game-changing plays i.e. This game probably comes down to UW's defense. ![]() A victory would also give them four Big Ten Conference wins, matching the program record. MD can improve to 7-2 for the first time since 2006. In the two previous matchups at Camp Randall, UW has won by an average of 35 points. However, this will be a significantly improved Terrapin team than the one UW fans remember. The Badgers are a perfect 3-0 in this series. (Photo: Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports) "We've got some special kids that understand timing, they understand our scheme really well." "I think it's very important to understand what your philosophy is and what type of players you have. I think we're very calculated on the risks that we take," Leonhard explained. With Leonhard on staff, the Badgers are 45-9 if they record just one pick. UW's defense ranks second in the country with 14 total interceptions. However, he's thrown just two interceptions since the Sept. Tagovailoa has thrown five picks on 236 passing attempts this season. In their four wins this season, UW has a turnover margin of +2.25. The last time UW finished a season with a turnover margin better than 0.63 was in 2016 (+.86). When the Badgers force two or more turnovers, they are 4-1 this season, including 2-0 under Leonhard. UW owns a 0.63 turnover margin in 2022, which ranks third in the Big Ten. If your defense can generate turnovers against Maryland's uptempo offense, you've got a great chance. "Think there's still going to be a little bit of game time decision or as the week progresses, kind of finding out how big of a role some of these guys can have coming off of injuries, but just the fact that that a number of guys can be available that have not been in a big capacity, that's exciting here for this last stretch of the season." "We have the possibility of getting a number of guys back this week and in bigger roles," Leonhard stated. 24 against Ohio State after suffering a leg injury. Rucci, UW's best blocking tight end, hasn't played since Sept. Wohler, who started the season opener against Illinois State, hasn't played since suffering a leg injury in week one. "I would say I'm working back," Herbig said Monday. Herbig, who leads the team with 6.0 sacks, missed the Purdue win with a knee injury, but could have played if needed. The Badgers are expected to get three key players back - junior outside linebacker Nick Herbig, sophomore safety Hunter Wohler, and junior tight end Hayden Rucci. The bye week was beneficial to Wisconsin in a lot of ways, perhaps no more so than on the injury front. Click Here to become a FREE registered user and Click Here if you are already a VIP subscriber then follow these directions to set up your text alerts. Sign up for FREE text alerts on Badger247 to get breaking news on commitments, decommitments, transfers, injuries, coaching changes, and more with our NEW text alert system available to all registered users and VIP subscribers. It is free and a great way to get daily updates on UW football, basketball, recruiting, and more delivered straight to your inbox. Want the latest news on Wisconsin delivered right to your email? Subscribe to the Badger247 newsletter here. ![]() "The biggest thing I'm asking of our guys here in this condensed four-game season, really, is the urgency to be really high and go out there and attack, this final stretch of our schedule." "I think it was a very productive bye week for us where guys were able to step back a little bit and just excited to get back on the field this week and face a great opponent that's playing good football at the moment," Leonhard said Monday. Improving to 2-1 under interim head coach Jim Leonhard, UW was able to use the week off to get a number of key players back healthy for the stretch run of the 2022 season. Coming off the bye week, Wisconsin (4-4, 2-3) looks to collect back-to-back wins for the first time this season as the Badgers host Maryland (6-2, 3-2) in a Big Ten Conference crossover.
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