Wisconsin 52, Maryland 7

 Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates his first quarter touchdown run in a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014.

Wisconsin Badgers tight end Troy Fumagalli (48) reaches for a ball while colliding with Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis in the first quarter. Fumagalli was called for pass interference on the play.

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Darius Hillary breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) in the first quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Vince Biegel (47) celebrates his fumble recovery in the first quarter. Biegel ran back the fumble for an apparent touchdown, but it was ruled after review that Biegel's knee touched the ground at the time of recovery.

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Derek Landisch stops Maryland Terrapins running back Brandon Ross for a loss late in the third quarter.

 Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner McEvoy (5), running back Corey Clement (6) and others celebrate McEvoy's long touchdown scramble in the fourth quarter.

Middleton advances past Sun Prairie in WIAA postseason

Sun Prairie's JP Curran (1) scrambles from Middleton's Josh Helbach (49) in the first quarter of a WIAA Division 1 first round playoff game at Middleton High School in Middleton, Wis., Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. 

Middleton's Nick Maes (22) intercepts a pass intended for Sun Prairie's Marquis Reuter (3) in the end zone for a touchback in the second quarter. 

Middleton quarterback Kellan Schulz dodges several Sun Prairie defenders on a long touchdown run in the third quarter. 

 Sun Prairie's Noah Diaz (32) falls to the ground during an altercation with Middleton players after the game.

Sun Prairie's Noah Diaz (32), far left, and Middleton players after separated by coaches and school officials during an altercation after the game.

Sun Prairie's Noah Diaz (32) throws his mouthguard while walking away from an altercation with Middleton players after the game.

Beloit Memorial stuns Madison Memorial

LEFT: Madison Memorial's Ryan Henry (7) reacts to his team's loss to Beloit Memorial in a WIAA Division 1 boys soccer sectional final at Reddan Soccer Park in Verona, Wis., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. RIGHT: Beloit Memorial's Ricardo Ramos (14) is tackled in celebration by teammate Jose Barron, right, after Ramos' goal in the second half.

Rush of Color

A cyclist passes through a palette of yellows, oranges and reds during a ride Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, in the UW-Madison Arboretum in Madison, Wis.

Rain pours at WIAA girls' golf tournament

Course employee Garrett Jones tries to keep water off the eighth green on the first day of the WIAA Girls Golf Tournament at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wis., Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

 Madison Edgewood coach Peggy Gierhart and golfer Tess Hackworthy try to correct an inverted umbrella due to high winds at the 15th tee on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.

An umbrella broken beyond repair sits on a trash can near the 18th tee on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.

Tournament individual champion Tess Hackworthy of Madison Edgewood, left, and teammate Caroline Lake, right, embrace after finishing their rounds on the final day.

Verona's Jessica Reinecke hoists the team championship trophy with her teammates and coach after an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.

The Scenic Route: Wisconsin's rustic roads approach 40 years

Rustic Road 1 is a 5-mile gravel road off Highway 102 in Taylor County, Wisconsin, just a few miles north of Rib Lake. It became the state's first Rustic Road in the fall of 1975.

A vehicle travels east along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake, Wis., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014.

A sign lists residences along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake. 

Steam rises over South Harper Lake along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake. 

 A beaver-fallen tree along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake.

Bare trees are reflected in a small pond along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake.

Wisconsin 38, Illinois 28

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) enters the end zone for a first quarter touchdown past Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Zane Petty (21) at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

 

Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson hops over Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo, but later stumbles for a loss, in the second quarter.

 Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Geronimo Allison (8) catches a touchdown pass while defended by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton in the first quarter.

 Wisconsin Badgers tight end Sam Arneson and running back Melvin Gordon celebrate Gordon's first quarter touchdown.

Michelle Obama campaigns for Mary Burke

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke, left, and first lady Michelle Obama wave to supporters during a campaign event at the Overture Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014.

First lady Michelle Obama ends her speech, cheering with the crowd as Burke returns to the stage at the campaign event.

First lady Michelle Obama and Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke shake hands with on-stage attendees at the end of the campaign event.

First lady Michelle Obama gives handshakes and hugs to supporters before leaving the campaign event.

Northwestern Wildcats 20, Wisconsin Badgers 14

Despite a career-high day for Heisman-hopeful Melvin Gordon, the sometimes dysfunctional Wisconsin team was defeated by unranked Northwestern in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats cornerback Nick VanHoose (23) wrestles down Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) on a run in the first quarter of a game at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.

Northwestern Wildcats safety Godwin Igwebuike (16) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Alex Erickson (86) in the first quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo drives back Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (28) in the first quarter.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Xavier Washington (98) knocks Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon out of bounds and into an official in the third quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers safety Lubern Figaro (31) and Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyle Prater (21) collide in the end zone early in the fourth quarter.

Northwestern Wildcats safety Godwin Igwebuike (16) and teammates celebrate his fourth quarter end zone interception for a touchback.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Joel Stave (2) walks off the field after the Badgers' loss. 

Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Chance Carter (99) and teammates celebrate their win.

 Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Jared McGee (31) and teammates celebrate their win.

 Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) is hugged by a fan after the Wildcats win.

 Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) and wide receiver Kenzel Doe (3) walk off the field after their team's loss.