GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Wisconsin’s secondary vs. Purdue’s passing game. Before the loss to Minnesota, Purdue was averaging 38.5 points and 485.2 yards per game in Big Ten play. Freshman wide receiver Rondale Moore is a big-play threat capable of shredding Wisconsin’s young and injured secondary. Moore torched then-No. 2 Ohio State for 12 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback David Blough is a high-percentage passer and the Boilermakers like to skew their offense toward their passing game. The Badgers’ secondary has been beset with injuries all season after entering fall camp with numerous question marks due to graduation losses.
DRAFT SLANT
–LB T.J. Edwards is playing himself into the top four rounds, at the very least. His consistency, durability and production has caught the eye of scouts. Edwards is the active Big Ten leader in tackles with 330 career stops.
ROSTER REPORT
–QB Alex Hornibrook participated in Tuesday’s practice and is probable.
–OL David Edwards is questionable to play due to a left arm injury.
–RB Taiwan Deal is questionable with a right leg injury.
–S Scott Nelson is questionable with a right leg injury.
–CB Travian Blaylock is questionable with a right leg injury.
–NT Olive Sagapolu is out for the season with a right arm injury.
