The Wisconsin Badgers football team beat South Dakota 27-13 at home on Saturday. Wisconsin improved to 2-0 to open a season for the first time since 2020.
Wisconsin was able to get off to a hot start against the Coyotes, finishing their first drive with a nine-yard rushing touchdown by running back Chez Mellusi. They later added a 50-yard score through the air from quarterback Tyler Van Dyke to wide receiver C.J. Williams on their third possession, giving them an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
Van Dyke finished his day with 214 passing yards and the aforementioned touchdown pass, while Mellusi compiled 60 yards and two scores on 16 carries. Additionally, running back Cade Yacamelli had an efficient day, churning out 73 yards on eight carries, including a 29-yarder.
After trailing 17-3 at halftime, South Dakota made it rather interesting in the second half, narrowing the deficit to 17-13 at one point in the third quarter. Running back Charles Pierre Jr. had 12 carries for 83 yards while his backfield mate Keyondray Jones-Logan made the most of his only touch, turning an end-around into a 35-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
The Badgers were able to secure a 50-yard field goal from Nathanial Vakos with 2:21 left in the third quarter, expanding the lead to 20-13. Chez Mellusi put the game out of reach for the Coyotes with his second score of the day in the fourth quarter with 7:41 left in the game.
Before preview work continues for Wisconsin’s showdown with No. 4 Alabama, here are some of the best pictures from the team’s Week 2 win:
Chez Mellusi with the first score of the day
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) rushes for a…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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The Camp gets on their feet while Badgers on defense
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin against South Dakota at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit:…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin against South Dakota at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Tyler Van Dyke gears up to let it fly
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) looks to throw…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) looks to throw a pass during the third quarter against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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JJ Galbreath breaks one loose for the Coyotes
South Dakota tight end JJ Galbreath (82) streaks down the sideline after a reception during the…
South Dakota tight end JJ Galbreath (82) streaks down the sideline after a reception during the second quarter of their game against Wisconsin Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Bryson Green sheds a hit in the open field
Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green (9) evades a tackle by South Dakota defensive back Dennis Shorter…
Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green (9) evades a tackle by South Dakota defensive back Dennis Shorter (2) while picking up a first down on a reception during the first quarter of their game Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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C.J. Williams finishes of a 50-yard touchdown
Wisconsin wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) scores a touchdown on a 50-yard reception during the first…
Wisconsin wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) scores a touchdown on a 50-yard reception during the first quarter of their game against South Dakota Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Aidan Bouman looks to push the ball down the field
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) throws a pass…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Christian Alliegro and Darryl Peterson celebrate a sack together
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates with linebacker Darryl…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates with linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) during the fourth quarter against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Keyondray Jones-Logan fools the Badgers defense for a 35-yard touchdown
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; South Dakota Coyotes running back Keyondray Jones-Logan (7) rushes with…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; South Dakota Coyotes running back Keyondray Jones-Logan (7) rushes with the football during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Luke Fickell directs his troops against South Dakota
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second quarter against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Chez Mellusi powers forward for gain
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) finds a seam in the South Dakota defense during the…
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) finds a seam in the South Dakota defense during the fourth quarter of their game Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Cade Yacamelli battles through contact from the Coyotes
Wisconsin running back Cade Yacamelli (25) runs for a short gain during the third quarter of…
Wisconsin running back Cade Yacamelli (25) runs for a short gain during the third quarter of their game against South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Darrion Dupree makes his collegiate debut
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) rushes with the…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) rushes with the football during the fourth quarter against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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TFL for Darryl Peterson
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles South Dakota Coyotes…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Aidan Bouman (2) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Beautiful day in Madison
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; General view of Camp Randall Stadium during the third quarter…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; General view of Camp Randall Stadium during the third quarter of the game between the South Dakota Coyotes and Wisconsin Badgers. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Fickell leads the Badgers onto the field
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks onto the field…
Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks onto the field during warmups prior to the game against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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