July 7, 2026

Wisconsin will likely utilize Braelon Allen more in the Wildcat package this season after debuting the formation vs. Ohio State


Show Caption Hide Caption Wisconsin’s captains meet with the media following loss to Ohio State The Badgers suffered a 52-21 loss at Ohio State Saturday in the Big Ten opener. Mark Stewart, Wochit MADISON – Although Braelon Allen’s debut in the Wildcat formation didn’t affect the outcome at Ohio State, the Wisconsin coaches were encouraged by what they saw. Expect the sophomore tailback to be used more in that package this season, perhaps again Saturday against visiting Illinois. “That is something the coaches scouted just to have a change-up,” offensive coordinator Bobby Engram said. “We like it.” Allen lined up in the Wildcat six times in the 52-21 loss to the Buckeyes, though one of the plays was wiped out by a holding penalty against wide receiver Chimere Dike. Allen gained 6 yards on his first carry, 5 yards to the Ohio State 1 on his second carry and then…

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