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    How should the Oregon loss be viewed?

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    MADISON – A look back at Wisconsin’s 16-13 loss to number-one Oregon Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium.

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    In this bottom line, the Badgers dropped their third straight game, completely reversing the three-game winning streak they enjoyed in October. How should we feel about the game? Maybe it needs to be compartmentalized. Give a tip of the hat to the defense, which held the Ducks to 18 points and 110 yards under their season average. But feel fresh to vent about the transgression. UW had two chances during the final 2.5 minutes to create a game-winner or game-tying drive, but managed only 8 yards in six snaps and failed to gain a first down.

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    The fourth down conversion kept Oregon in the hunt in the fourth quarter

    As well as the defense played, it came up short on a fourth-and-9 situation to start the fourth quarter. Had UW gotten the stop, it likely would have attacked an electric environment fueled by the atmosphere that came with “Jump Around” and a lead against a top opponent.

    Instead, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel rolled to his left, escaped the rush and threw a dime to Terrance Ferguson for a 15-yard gain. Somehow the ball got through safety Hunter Wohler, who was closely watching the play.

    Three plays later, Oregon found itself in the end zone for the game’s only touchdown, an 11-yard run by Jordan James, who after the extra point tied the game, 13-13, with 13 minutes and 14 seconds to play .

    Wisconsin had a golden opportunity to dampen Oregon’s comeback hopes. Instead, the Ducks took the opportunity to play a key role in what turned out to be a crucial drive.

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    Alliegro has another productive game; Anthony scores another big play

    • Wisconsin ran the ball 10 straight times during its 16-play, 62-yard drive that ended with a Nathanial Vakos field goal in the third quarter. The Badgers took 8:53 off the clock for their best drive of the game.
    • With Jaheim Thomas limited due to injury, sophomore linebacker Christian Alliegro had his second consecutive double-digit tackle performance with 10.
    • Wide receiver Vinny Anthony showed great concentration and strong hands on his 43-yard gain in the second quarter, as he had to fight to get through contact to make the play. The catch led to a Braedyn Locke touchdown against Will Pauling with 25 seconds left in the first half.
    • Credit running back Darrion Dupree for being in the right place at the right time. On UW’s first possession, Locke had the ball knocked out of his hand when he tried to throw. Dupree picked up the ball at the UW 14 and returned it seven yards. Dupree’s awareness saved Wisconsin from a turnover on that part of the field that likely would have led to Oregon points.
    • Wide receiver Bryson Green returned to action after missing four games and five weeks with a lower-body injury. He caught one pass for 13 yards.

    More: Wisconsin football fans react to Badgers’ loss to Oregon, frustrated by Braedyn Locke’s foul

    More: Jake Chaney reflects on another painful close call at UW

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    • Braedyn Locke missed a wide-open Tawee Walker in the end zone late in the first quarter for what would have been a 14-yard touchdown catch and an early lead.
    • A chop block penalty on Walker and center Jake Renfro wiped out a 12-yard pass from Locke to Trech Kekahuna on third-and-8 from the Wisconsin 22 midway through the fourth quarter. Instead of going first down at the Badgers 34, Wisconsin was pushed back to third and 19 of 11 and didn’t convert. On Oregon’s next possession, Atticus Sappington kicked the game-winning field goal from 24 yards.

    Badgers football schedule: Wisconsin goes to Nebraska for the battle for the Freedom Trophy, Saturday at 2:30 p.m

    If you think the Badgers are having a bad time, the Cornhuskers (5-5, 2-4) have lost four straight games. Like UW, they must win one of their final two games to become bowl eligible. Considering they end the season in Iowa, their game against Wisconsin is probably their best chance.

    More: Hunter Wohler injury update: Wisconsin safety leaves game in fourth quarter against Oregon

    More: Wisconsin football vs. Oregon score, highlights, evil Badgers fall just short for Dillon Gabriel, No. 1 Ducks, 16-13: recap

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