Wisconsin Dominates Middle Tennessee 42-10 in Week 2
Wisconsin overwhelmed Middle Tennessee 42-10 on Saturday, with the Badgers pulling away decisively in the second half. The home team scored 14 points in each of the final three quarters after a scoreless first quarter, while the Blue Raiders managed only 10 points through the first two periods.
Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil led the offensive attack with 283 passing yards, including a 58-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Ballard in the fourth quarter. Running back Trech Kekahuna added a 61-yard touchdown run in the third quarter as Wisconsin's offense found rhythm after a slow start.
Middle Tennessee's Nahzae Cox was the visiting team's leading receiver with 75 yards, while the Blue Raiders struggled offensively throughout the contest. The early highlight for MTSU came when Nicholas Vattiato connected with Cox for a 37-yard completion early in the game, but the drive stalled.
Wisconsin's dominant second-half performance covered the 28.5-point spread, and the game finished over the 45.5 total.
AI-generated recap · Aug 20, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middle Tennessee | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Wisconsin | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Middle Tennessee | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 21-32 | 23-27 |
| Pass Yards | 208 | 283 |
| Rush Yards | 33 | 173 |
| Total Yards | 241 | 456 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 5-14 | 4-9 |
| Penalties | 4-25 | 0-0 |
| Possession | 29:17 | 30:43 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Dilin Jones run for 4 yds to the WIS 29
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 11 yds to the WIS 40 for a 1ST down
Dilin Jones run for no gain to the WIS 40
Tyrell Henry run for 3 yds to the WIS 43
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 16 yds to the MTSU 41 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil run for a loss of 4 yards to the MTSU 45
Dilin Jones run for 5 yds to the MTSU 40
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for a loss of 1 yard to the MTSU 41
Atticus Bertrams punt for 33 yds , Juwon Gaston returns for 15 yds to the MTSU 23
Danny O'Neil pass to Vinny Anthony II for 16 yds to the MTSU 41 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil run for a loss of 4 yards to the MTSU 45
Dilin Jones run for 5 yds to the MTSU 40
Danny O'Neil pass to Trech Kekahuna for a loss of 1 yards to the MTSU 41
Atticus Bertrams punt for 33 yds to the MTSU 23, Juwon Gaston returns for 15 yds to the MTSU 23
Jekail Middlebrook run for 6 yds to the MTSU 29
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 15 yds to the MTSU 44 for a 1ST down
Jekail Middlebrook run for no gain to the MTSU 44
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 9 yds to the WIS 47
Jekail Middlebrook run for 6 yds to the WIS 41 for a 1ST down
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 1 yd to the WIS 40
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Rickey Hunt Jr. for a loss of 1 yard to the WIS 41
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Nahzae Cox for 37 yds to the WIS 4 for a 1ST down
Jekail Middlebrook run for no gain to the WIS 4
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Nahzae Cox
PENALTY MTS Delay Of Game 5 yards from WIS04 to WIS09. NO PLAY.
Jacob Hathaway 27 yd FG GOOD
Jekail Middlebrook run for 6 yds to the MTSU 29
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Myles Butler for 15 yds to the MTSU 44 for a 1ST down
Jekail Middlebrook run
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Myles Butler for 9 yds to the WIS 47
Jekail Middlebrook run for 6 yds to the WIS 41
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 1 yd to the WIS 40
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Rickey Hunt Jr. for a loss of 1 yards to the WIS 41
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Nahzae Cox for 37 yds to the WIS 4 for a 1ST down
Jekail Middlebrook run
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Middle Tennessee Penalty, delayofgame (5 Yards)
Jacob Hathaway 27 yd FG GOOD
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Dilin Jones for 1 yd to the WIS 26
Dilin Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the WIS 25
Danny O'Neil run for 8 yds to the WIS 33
Atticus Bertrams punt for 46 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the MTSU 21
Danny O'Neil pass to Dilin Jones for 1 yd to the WIS 26
Dilin Jones run for a loss of 1 yards to the WIS 25
Danny O'Neil run for 8 yds to the WIS 33
Atticus Bertrams punt for 46 yds to the WIS , punt out-of-bounds at the WIS
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 16 yds to the WIS 36 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 4 yds to the WIS 40
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Chris Brooks Jr. for 11 yds to the MTSU 49 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 1 yd to the MTSU 48
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 9 yds to the MTSU 39 for a 1ST down
Cade Yacamelli run for 2 yds to the MTSU 37
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 34 yds to the MTSU 3 for a 1ST down
Dilin Jones run for 1 yd to the MTSU 2
Dilin Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the MTSU 3
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Lance Mason
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Tyrell Henry for 3 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Amorion Walker for 6 yds to the MTSU 27
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 6 yds to the MTSU 33 for a 1ST down
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 1 yd to the MTSU 34
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Nahzae Cox for 31 yds to the WIS 35 for a 1ST down
Middle Tennessee Penalty, Intentional Grounding (-13 Yards) to the WIS 48
Jekail Middlebrook run for no gain to the WIS 48
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Nahzae Cox
Ashton Logan punt for 48 yds for a touchback
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Amorion Walker for 6 yds to the MTSU 27
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 6 yds to the MTSU 33
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 1 yd to the MTSU 34
to Nahzae Cox for 31 yds to the WIS 35 for a 1ST down, Nicholas Vattiato pass
Middle Tennessee Penalty, intentionalgrounding (Myles Butler), Myles Butler sacked by Sebastian Cheeks for a loss of 13 yards to the WIS 48
Jekail Middlebrook run
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Ashton Logan punt for 48 yds for a touchback
Jekail Middlebrook run for 4 yds to the MTSU 29
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Amorion Walker
Nicholas Vattiato run for 9 yds to the MTSU 38 for a 1ST down
Nicholas Vattiato pass intercepted
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Jekail Middlebrook for 11 yds to the MTSU 36 for a 1ST down
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Nahzae Cox for 7 yds to the MTSU 43
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Ashton Logan punt for 37 yds to the MTSU
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 21 yds to the MTSU 46 for a 1ST down
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 6 yds to the WIS 48
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Myles Butler
Jekail Middlebrook run for 5 yds to the WIS 43 for a 1ST down
(13:18) No Huddle-Shotgun Vattiato,Nicholas rush middle for 1 yard gain to the WIS42 (Lane Jr.,Brandon) PENALTY MTS Illegal Shift 5 yards from WIS43 to WIS48. NO PLAY.
Jekail Middlebrook run for no gain to the WIS 48
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Rickey Hunt Jr. for 4 yds to the WIS 44
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Hunter Tipton for 6 yds to the WIS 38
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 5 yds to the WIS 33 for a 1ST down
Jekail Middlebrook run for 7 yds to the WIS 26
Nicholas Vattiato run for 2 yds to the WIS 24
Jekail Middlebrook run for a loss of 1 yard to the WIS 25
Danny O'Neil pass intercepted, Damonte Smith return for 7 yds to the WIS 18
Darrion Dupree run for 14 yds to the WIS 39 for a 1ST down
Trech Kekahuna run for 61 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Jekail Middlebrook for 7 yds to the WIS 4
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Hunter Tipton for 4 yds to the WIS 0, for a TD for a 1ST down (Jacob Hathaway KICK)
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Austin Clemons for 3 yds to the MTSU 28
Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Brandon Lane for a loss of 9 yards to the MTSU 19
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Myles Butler for 2 yds to the MTSU 17
Ashton Logan punt for 36 yds , Tyrell Henry returns for 3 yds to the 50 yard line
Danny O'Neil pass to Trech Kekahuna for a loss of 4 yards to the WIS 28
Dilin Jones run for 13 yds to the WIS 41
Stanley Anderson-Lofton run for 1 yd to the MTSU 26
Stanley Anderson-Lofton run for 15 yds to the MTSU 41 for a 1ST down
Stanley Anderson-Lofton sacked by Tackett Curtis for a loss of 7 yards to the MTSU 34
Jekail Middlebrook run for no gain to the MTSU 34
Stanley Anderson-Lofton pass complete to Kason Stokes for 11 yds to the MTSU 45
Ashton Logan punt for 54 yds
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Myles Butler for 21 yds to the MTSU 46 for a 1ST down
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 6 yds to the WIS 48
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete
Jekail Middlebrook run for 5 yds to the WIS 43
Nicholas Vattiato run, Middle Tennessee Penalty, illegalshift (5 Yards)
Jekail Middlebrook run
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Rickey Hunt Jr. for 4 yds to the WIS 44
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Hunter Tipton for 6 yds to the WIS 38
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Jekail Middlebrook for 5 yds to the WIS 33 for a 1ST down
Jekail Middlebrook run for 7 yds to the WIS 26
Nicholas Vattiato run for 2 yds to the WIS 24
Jekail Middlebrook run
Jekail Middlebrook run for a loss of 1 yards to the WIS 25
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Myles Butler
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 5 yds to the MTSU 30
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Tayvion Galloway
Jekail Middlebrook punt blocked by Charlie Jarvis blocked by Charlie Jarvis
Darrion Dupree run for 14 yds to the WIS 39
Trech Kekahuna run for 61 yds to the MTSU 0, for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Jackson McGohan for 15 yds to the MTSU 38 for a 1ST down
Cade Yacamelli run for 1 yd to the MTSU 37
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Cade Yacamelli
Cade Yacamelli run for 6 yds to the MTSU 31
Cade Yacamelli run for 6 yds to the MTSU 25 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 8 yds to the MTSU 17
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 17 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Austin Clemons for 3 yds to the MTSU 28
Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Brandon Lane for a loss of 9 yards to the MTSU 19
Nicholas Vattiato pass to Myles Butler for a loss of 2 yards to the MTSU 17
Ashton Logan punt for 36 yds to the 50 yard line, Tyrell Henry returns for 3 yds to the 50 yard line
Gideon Ituka run for 4 yds to the WIS 45
Gideon Ituka run for 2 yds to the WIS 47
run for a loss of 1 yard to the WIS 44 fumbled, recovered by MTSU Korey Smith
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 15 yds to the MTSU 35 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 4 yds to the MTSU 31
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Jayden Ballard for 15 yds to the MTSU 16 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 2 yds to the MTSU 14
Vinny Anthony II run for 14 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Danny O'Neil pass to Lance Mason for 15 yds to the MTSU 35 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 4 yds to the MTSU 31
Danny O'Neil pass to Jayden Ballard for 15 yds to the MTSU 16 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 2 yds to the MTSU 14
Vinny Anthony II run for 14 yds to the MTSU 0, for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Nicholas Vattiato pass incomplete to Nahzae Cox
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Amorion Walker for 9 yds to the WIS 35
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 2 yds to the WIS 33 for a 1ST down
Nicholas Vattiato sacked for a loss of 9 yards to the WIS 42
Dilin Jones run for 4 yds to the WIS 5
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Joseph Griffin Jr. for 5 yds to the WIS 10
Jackson Acker run for 2 yds to the WIS 12 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Lance Mason for 13 yds to the WIS 25 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil run for 7 yds to the WIS 32
Dilin Jones run for 10 yds to the WIS 42 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Jayden Ballard for 58 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for 6 yds to the MTSU 31
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Hunter Tipton for 12 yds to the MTSU 43 for a 1ST down
Rickey Hunt Jr. run for a loss of 3 yards to the MTSU 40
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Jekail Middlebrook for 8 yds to the MTSU 48
Nicholas Vattiato sacked by Tyreese Fearbry for a loss of 2 yards to the MTSU 46
Ashton Logan punt for 13 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the WIS 41