What Wisconsin Football Players Said After Losing to Minnesota

Watch interviews with Wisconsin Badgers football players after the devastating 24-7 loss

Madison, WI—Well, that was something. For the first time since 2001, the Wisconsin football program will not be going bowling this winter. After the game, emotions ran high. Some players took time to be grateful for their opportunity in Madison, others reflected on what could have gone better this season, and some did both. 

Below are full interviews from post-game media availability after Wisconsin football’s devastating 24-7 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Following it, is my notebook (albeit, a partial one, as today’s game was much less about the Xs and Os as it was about the ohmygodwhatishappening)

Hunter Wohler Reflects on Time as a Wisconsin Badger

Safety Hunter Wohler is headed to the NFL Draft. After four years at the University of Wisconsin, the Muskego native leaves the Badgers with his head held high as a bona fide NFL defensive back prospect.

Elijah Hills Embraces Opportunity For One Season at Wisconsin

Wohler was born and raised in Wisconsin, but defensive lineman Elijah Hills may not have known all he would get out of his time here until he arrived. The transfer spent three seasons at FCS Albany but enjoyed every second he had as a Badger.

Ben Barten Talks Faith in Luke Fickell

Another defensive lineman and Wisconsin native, this time all rolled into one, is Ben Barten. He offered his thoughts on the process Luke Fickell is trying to undertake in Madison, the necessity of playing complementary football, and the value of seeing the hard work through.

Wisconsin Football Wide Receiver Vinny Anthony

Wide receiver Vinny Anthony isn’t going anywhere. Like he said, he has a girlfriend and a dog. That’s too much to pick up and move somewhere else.