Mertz, No. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener

[ASFN Admin]

Wisconsin’s Graham Mertz gave a star-making performance on the opening night of the Big Ten’s pandemic-delayed season. Mertz threw five touchdown passes to match the Wisconsin record in a commanding first career start and the No. 14 Badgers beat Illinois 45-7 on Friday night. “The kid's definitely smooth,” said tight end Jake Ferguson, who caught seven passes for 72 yards and three touchdowns.

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