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Video: Badgers linebacker Zack Baun ignites shutout of Spartans
Senior linebacker Zack Baun ignited the Badger defense to clinch its fourth shutout in six games.
The Badgers are the first Big Ten team to do that since Minnesota in 1962... and the first Wisconsin team to do it since 1930.
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The Fighting Illini, who play host to No. 6 UW on Saturday, are 0-3 in the Big Ten this season and have won just four of 30 conference games under Smith.
A combination of smart play-calling, accurate throws and strong receiver play sunk MSU's attempts to stop the Badgers' receivers.
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