The last time the Wisconsin football team’s pass defense showed this much promise was in 2006.

First-year coach Bret Bielema debuted with a 12-1 overall record, 7-1 in the Big Ten Conference, with the only loss coming to Michigan.

A major factor in that showing was the fact that UW limited opponents to an average of 138.3 passing yards per game. Cornerbacks Jack Ikegwuono and Allen Langford, strong safety Joe Stellmacher and free safety Rodrick Rogers helped Wisconsin to a 7-0 record as they held opponents to under 160 passing yards per game.

The 2024 Badgers are following a similar note, allowing opponents just 158.9 passing yards per game, which ranks second in the Big Ten and sixth in the nation as they face off against Camp on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. top-ranked Oregon. Randall Stadium.

UW (5-4 overall, 3-3 in the Big Ten) has held six opponents to fewer than 150 passing yards per game and is 5-1 when that happens. The only loss when allowing fewer than 150 passing yards was to Iowa.

The Ducks (9-0, 7-0) present a formidable test in this regard. They rank 15th nationally in passing offense at 287.7 yards per game.

Meanwhile, the Badgers have allowed just two pass plays of more than 40 yards, which is tied with Ohio State for the second-fewest in the Big Ten. Oregon has produced 10 plays of at least 40 yards passing.

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