Western Illinois Leathernecks at Wisconsin Badgers: September 12, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 36-9 at Camp Randall Stadium on September 12, 2026 (2026 season).
Most passing yards: Colton Joseph (Wisconsin Badgers, 173). Most rushing yards: Abu Sama III (Wisconsin Badgers, 107). Most receiving yards: Tyrell Henry (Wisconsin Badgers, 91).
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Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Wisconsin Badgers | 17 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 36 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | WIU | WIS |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 148 | 173 |
| Rushing yards | 161 | 232 |
| Rushing attempts | 39 | 30 |
| Completions | 15 | 12 |
| Pass attempts | 25 | 22 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 | 0 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Western Illinois Leathernecks 148, Wisconsin Badgers 173.
- Rushing yards: Western Illinois Leathernecks 161, Wisconsin Badgers 232.
- The Wisconsin Badgers' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (17-3).
Player lines
- Abu Sama III (WIS RB): 8 CAR, 107 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 5 REC YDS
- Bryan Jackson II (WIS RB): 9 CAR, 39 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Chris Brooks Jr. (WIS WR): 2 REC, 39 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Colton Joseph (WIS QB): 12 CMP, 22 ATT, 173 PASS YDS, 1 PASS TD, 0 INT, 4 CAR, 33 RUSH YDS
- Darrion Dupree (WIS RB): 4 CAR, 38 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Eugene Hilton Jr. (WIS WR): 3 REC, 32 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Harrison Bortolotti (WIS RB): 0 CAR, 0 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Jacob Harris (WIS TE): 2 REC, 6 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Nate Palmer (WIS RB): 1 CAR, 2 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Tyrell Henry (WIS WR): 4 REC, 91 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
Lines for players with a StatsNext page; other players’ lines are in the app.
Head-to-head
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Research in StatsNext
- This game in StatsNext: Matchup Research for both teams
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- Western Illinois Leathernecks' previous game: Western Illinois Leathernecks at Northwestern Wildcats, September 5, 2025
- Wisconsin Badgers' previous game: Wisconsin Badgers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish, September 6, 2026
- Wisconsin Badgers' next game: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Wisconsin Badgers, September 19, 2026
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