Old-fashioned football
Some facts about Wisconsin's vaunted running game. The Badgers ...
• Have had at least one 1,000-yard rusher for nine straight seasons and 19 of the last 21.
• Are the only FBS team this season with two 1,000-yard rushers: Melvin Gordon (1,306 yards) and James White (1,156 yards).
• Lead the nation with an average of 7.01 yards per rushing attempt this season. • Lead or tied for the lead nationally in runs of 20-plus yards (35), 30-plus (20), 40-plus (13), 50-plus (nine), 60-plus (seven), 70-plus (six) and 80-plus (two).
• Have rushed for at least 200 yards in every game except one. Ohio State held them to 104 yards in its 31-24 victory on Sept. 28.
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