Author: Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The 17th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers extended their winning streak to six games and beat Indiana for the 19th time in 20 games at the Kohl Center.

Starting with the 2022 season, the field at Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium will be named after former coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez.

Wisconsin freshman tailback Loyal Crawford has been dismissed and fellow freshman tailback Antwan Roberts has been suspended.

Minnesota pauses team-related activities because of positive coronavirus cases. Pac-12 cancels Arizona State-Utah, schedules a new game.

The Wisconsin football program is up to 16 active COVID-19 cases – eight among players and eight among coaches, including head coach Paul Chryst.

The Badgers are waiting for the results of a PCR test to learn if quarterback Graham Mertz will be sidelined this week because of the coronavirus.

Making his first college start, Graham Mertz completed 20-of-21 passes for five touchdowns as Wisconsin rolled Illinois in the Big Ten’s opener.

A plan for Big Ten fall football is expected to feature an Oct. 17 starting date, allowing the league to compete for the College Football Playoff.

An eight-game Big Ten conference schedule beginning sometime in January would allow players to finish their season before the 2021 NFL draft.