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Jim Leonhard proud of Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz's 'resilience'
Wisconsin football interim coach Jim Leonhard acknowledged the struggles Graham Mertz has shown and shared why he's "proud" of him.
Jake Kocorowski | Wisconsin State Journal
Jake Kocorowski has covered University of Wisconsin football since 2013 and joined the Wisconsin State Journal team in May 2022. He delivers extensive coverage of Badgers football and other programs via print, video and podcasts.
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Wisconsin football's offense and special teams drag down the Badgers' grades in their performance against Nebraska.
The Badgers became bowl eligible for the 21st straight season with a "gritty" victory over the Huskers that kept the Freedom Trophy in Madison for at least another year.
