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Wisconsin veteran running back Tawee Walker stole the show for the Badgers its their 42-7 victory over Rutgers on Saturday.
The North Las Vegas, Nevada, native totaled 24 carries for 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the blowout win. He also reeled in one catch for three yards to eclipse 200 yards from scrimmage in Wisconsin’s 35-point win.
With the effort, Walker became the first Wisconsin running back to rush for at least 198 yards in a road game since Jonathan Taylor did so against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 16, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The output was also the most by a Badger since Braelon Allen accumulated 228 on the ground on Nov. 20, 2021.
Walker has scored eight rushing touchdowns in the last three weeks of action. He reached the end zone twice against USC on Sept. 28, finished with 94 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns against Purdue on Oct. 5 and added three more touchdowns against a stout Rutgers defense on Saturday.
In total, Wisconsin racked up 309 yards on the ground between Walker, Cade Yacamelli, Darrion Dupree, Dilin Jones and Braedyn Locke. The Badgers appear to have discovered their identity on offense, and Walker figures to play an integral role in those schematics during a challenging upcoming stretch with games against Northwestern (away) No. 4 Penn State (home), Iowa (away) and No. 3 Oregon (home).
Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire
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Author : Badgers Wire
Publish date : 2024-10-12 20:48:14
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