Paul Chryst

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana Saturday,, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed during Graham Mertz’s record-setting debut performance last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Madison, Wisc. Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard says he has unfinished business at his alma mater and wouldn’t have felt right leaving after a pandemic-shortened season as he explained his decision to remain with the Badgers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Leonhard says he has 'unfinished business' at Wisconsin

Mar. 31, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 19, 2020 08:46 PM EST

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball away from Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9), during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Minnesota won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry

By Steve Megargee Dec. 17, 2020 05:37 PM EST

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Look-alike teams meet when No. 25 Badgers visit No. 19 Iowa

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 02:03 PM EST

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

COVID-19 remains biggest opponent for Big Ten football teams

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2020 01:22 PM EST

A BYU fans sits among the cardboard fan cutouts during an NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, Pool)

Takeaways: Playing through pandemic predictably frustrating

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2020 10:08 PM EST

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst cheers on his players from the sideline during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Badgers, Wildcats meet with heavy Big Ten West ramifications

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 19, 2020 05:56 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jalen Berger (8) attempts to hold off Michigan defensive back Gemon Green (22), while rushing in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Unbeaten Badgers have no margin for error in Big Ten race

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2020 02:10 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) gets away from Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

No. 13 Wisconsin routs Michigan 49-11 in 1st game in 3 weeks

By Larry Lage Nov. 14, 2020 11:18 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts towards a game official after a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

No. 13 Wisconsin to play at Michigan after canceling 2 games

By Larry Lage Nov. 12, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Chryst 'hopeful' about No. 13 Wisconsin's QB situation

By Steve Megargee Nov. 12, 2020 01:21 PM EST

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 13 Wisconsin confident it will play Saturday at Michigan

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2020 01:19 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey runs from Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Northwestern looks to keep rolling against Nebraska

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 05, 2020 03:34 PM EST

Boilermakers forge ahead despite uncertainty of Badgers game

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)

Column: Lawrence just wanted to play, now he must watch

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2020 12:24 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Athletic director: Wisconsin has 22 positive COVID-19 cases

Oct. 31, 2020 11:41 AM EDT

Wisconsin reports 3 more cases of positive COVID-19 tests

Oct. 29, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

As virus surges in Wisconsin, GOP leader open to more aid

By Scott Bauer Oct. 28, 2020 04:26 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Coronavirus cases that hit record highs this week in Wisconsin continued to soar on Wednesday, and a Republican legislative leader said he...

No. 9 Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2020 11:34 AM EDT