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Badgers Rallied Behind Tanner Mordecai’s ‘Leadership’ Against Nebraska
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Badgers Rallied Behind Tanner Mordecai’s ‘Leadership’ Against Nebraska

Tanner Mordecai didn’t flinch when the Wisconsin football team was down 14-0.

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Wisconsin Badgers football quarterback Tanner Mordecai vs Nebraska

The University of Wisconsin football team was on the ropes early on Saturday night but the Badgers rallied and later pulled off a come-from-behind victory over Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers 24-17 in overtime. 

This victory propelled Luke Fickell and the Badgers to a 6-5 season record, securing bowl eligibility for the 22nd consecutive season and ensuring the Freedom Trophy remained in the only home its ever known. 

Fans were understandably disheartened after falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter, given the team’s recent struggles against inferior opponents like Indiana and Northwestern. 

However, everything changed for Wisconsin football following a crucial fourth-down defensive stop, marking the turning point that led to the thrilling comeback win on the opening day of rifle hunting. 

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UW’s Comeback When Was Fueled by Tanner Mordecai’s Leadership 

It would have been easy for the Badgers to lay down when the Nebraska Cornhuskers jumped out to a 14-0 lead. But the comeback victory showed some major resilience and will hopefully serve as a turning point for this team — which has gone through plenty of adversity in recent weeks.

What fueled this turnaround for Wisconsin football? According to head coach Luke Fickell, senior quarterback Tanner Mordecai’s leadership played a pivotal role.

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