Wisconsin Shuts Out Miami (OH) 17-0 in Week 1
Wisconsin dominated Miami (OH) in a one-sided Week 1 matchup, posting a 17-0 shutout victory. The Badgers scored a field goal in the first quarter, added a touchdown in the third quarter, and another in the fourth quarter to seal the decisive win.
The defensive battle was highlighted by several momentum-shifting plays. Wisconsin's defense forced two crucial interceptions, including a touchback in the third quarter when Danny O'Neil's pass was intercepted. Miami (OH)'s Dequan Finn also threw an interception in the fourth quarter.
On offense, Wisconsin's ground game generated key first downs, with Cade Yacamelli rushing for 9 yards to the Miami (OH) 44-yard line in the second quarter. However, the Badgers' passing attack faced challenges, as O'Neil was sacked for a 12-yard loss by Adam Trick in the second quarter. Despite the pressure, Wisconsin's defense proved sufficiently dominant to hold Miami (OH) scoreless throughout the contest.
AI-generated recap · Aug 25, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami (OH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Wisconsin | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Miami (OH) | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 9-18 | 18-32 |
| Pass Yards | 83 | 188 |
| Rush Yards | 34 | 165 |
| Total Yards | 117 | 353 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 0-9 | 8-16 |
| Penalties | 5-60 | 5-40 |
| Possession | 20:47 | 39:13 |
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Play-by-Play
Dequan Finn run for 5 yds to the M-OH 30
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Kam Perry
Josh Ringer run for 4 yds to the M-OH 34
Pierse Stainton punt for 51 yds
Dilin Jones run for no gain to the WIS 15
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 11 yds to the WIS 26 for a 1ST down
Dilin Jones run for 5 yds to the WIS 31
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete
Dilin Jones run for 2 yds to the WIS 33
Atticus Bertrams punt for 20 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the M-OH 47
Dequan Finn run for 2 yds to the M-OH 49
Dequan Finn pass complete to Kenny Tracy for 5 yds to the WIS 46
Dequan Finn run for no gain to the WIS 46
Pierse Stainton punt for 40 yds
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Jayden Ballard for 11 yds to the WIS 17 for a 1ST down
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Dilin Jones for 5 yds to the WIS 22
Dilin Jones run for 4 yds to the WIS 26
Jackson Acker run for 3 yds to the WIS 29 for a 1ST down
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete to Trech Kekahuna
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Chris Brooks Jr. for 17 yds to the WIS 46 for a 1ST down
Trech Kekahuna run for 7 yds to the M-OH 47
Dilin Jones run for 8 yds to the M-OH 39 for a 1ST down
Dilin Jones run for 7 yds to the M-OH 32
(03:50) Shotgun Edwards Jr.,Billy pass incomplete short left to Kekahuna,Trech thrown to MOH29 PENALTY WIS Ineligible Downfield on Pass 5 yards from MOH32 to MOH37. NO PLAY.
Darrion Dupree run for 4 yds to the M-OH 33
Tyrell Henry run for 5 yds to the M-OH 28 for a 1ST down
Cade Yacamelli run for 3 yds to the M-OH 25
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete to Lance Mason
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete to Joseph Griffin Jr.
Nathanial Vakos 42 yd FG GOOD
Jordan Brunson run for 1 yd to the M-OH 26
Dequan Finn pass complete to Cole Weaver for 10 yds to the M-OH 36 for a 1ST down
Dequan Finn run for 8 yds to the M-OH 44
Dequan Finn run for 3 yds to the M-OH 47 for a 1ST down
Kenny Tracy run for 2 yds to the M-OH 49
Jordan Brunson run for 1 yd to the 50 yard line
(12:59) No Huddle-Shotgun Finn,Dequan rush left for 6 yards gain to the WIS44, out of bounds at WIS44 PENALTY MOH Holding (Smith Jr.,Greg) 10 yards from MOH50 to MOH40. NO PLAY.
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Lynel Billups-Williams
Pierse Stainton punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Tyrell Henry at the WIS 20
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Jayden Ballard for 11 yds to the WIS 31 for a 1ST down
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete to Vinny Anthony II
Billy Edwards Jr. pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 13 yds to the WIS 44 for a 1ST down
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete to Vinny Anthony II
Darrion Dupree run for 3 yds to the WIS 47
Cade Yacamelli run for 9 yds to the M-OH 44 for a 1ST down
Billy Edwards Jr. pass incomplete to Vinny Anthony II
Tyrell Henry run for 3 yds to the M-OH 41
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Trech Kekahuna for 5 yds to the M-OH 36
Danny O'Neil run for 3 yds to the M-OH 33 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 7 yds to the M-OH 26
Danny O'Neil sacked by Adam Trick for a loss of 12 yards to the M-OH 38
(06:40) PENALTY WIS Delay Of Game 5 yards from MOH38 to MOH43. NO PLAY.
Danny O'Neil run for 6 yds to the M-OH 37
Atticus Bertrams punt for 37 yds for a touchback
Kenny Tracy run for 4 yds to the M-OH 24
Kenny Tracy run for 9 yds to the M-OH 33 for a 1ST down
Dequan Finn pass complete to Kenny Tracy for 6 yds to the M-OH 39
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Cole Weaver
Dequan Finn sacked for a loss of 9 yards to the M-OH 30
Pierse Stainton punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Tyrell Henry at the WIS 25
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Dilin Jones for 1 yd to the WIS 26
Dilin Jones run for 4 yds to the WIS 30
Danny O'Neil sacked by Nasir Washington for a loss of 9 yards to the WIS 21
Atticus Bertrams punt for 54 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the M-OH 25 Miami (OH) Penalty, Offensive Offside (Dequan Finn) declined
Dequan Finn pass complete to Cole Weaver for 20 yds to the M-OH 45 for a 1ST down
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Kam Perry
Dequan Finn run for 6 yds to the WIS 49
(00:29) No Huddle-Shotgun Finn,Dequan pass incomplete short left to Colzie,Deion thrown to WIS46 PENALTY MOH Pass Interference (Colzie,Deion) 15 yards from WIS49 to MOH36. NO PLAY.
Dequan Finn sacked by Darryl Peterson for a loss of 8 yards to the M-OH 28
Pierse Stainton punt for 47 yds
End of 2nd Quarter
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Chris Brooks Jr. for 9 yds to the WIS 34
Dilin Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the WIS 33
Dilin Jones run for 9 yds to the WIS 42 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 31 yds to the M-OH 27 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Tyrell Henry for 10 yds to the M-OH 17 for a 1ST down
Trech Kekahuna run for no gain to the M-OH 17
Danny O'Neil run for no gain to the M-OH 17
Cade Yacamelli run for 7 yds to the M-OH 10
Danny O'Neil pass intercepted, touchback.
Kenny Tracy run for 1 yd to the M-OH 21
Dequan Finn pass complete to Deion Colzie for 11 yds to the M-OH 32 for a 1ST down
Kenny Tracy run for a loss of 1 yard to the M-OH 31
Dequan Finn run for 3 yds to the M-OH 34
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Deion Colzie
Pierse Stainton punt for 35 yds
Pierse Stainton punt for 35 yds
Dilin Jones run for 1 yd to the WIS 47
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Cade Yacamelli
Danny O'Neil run for 17 yds to the M-OH 36 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Vinny Anthony II
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Eugene Hilton Jr. for 11 yds to the M-OH 25 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Grant Stec for 22 yds to the M-OH 3 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 3 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Kenny Tracy run for no gain to the M-OH 25
Dequan Finn pass complete to Cole Weaver for 5 yds to the M-OH 30
Dequan Finn sacked by Christian Alliegro for a loss of 6 yards to the M-OH 24
Pierse Stainton punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Tyrell Henry at the WIS 36
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Chris Brooks Jr.
Darrion Dupree run for 8 yds to the WIS 44
Danny O'Neil run for 4 yds to the WIS 48 for a 1ST down
(00:39) Kekahuna,Trech rush right for 1 yard gain to the WIS49 (Martin,Kaleb) PENALTY WIS Holding (Brooks Jr.,Chris) 10 yards from WIS48 to WIS38. NO PLAY.
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Trech Kekahuna
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Jayden Ballard for 5 yds to the WIS 43
Danny O'Neil run for 6 yds to the WIS 49
Atticus Bertrams punt for 44 yds , Lynel Billups-Williams returns for 16 yds to the M-OH 23
Dequan Finn pass complete to Josh Ringer for 4 yds to the M-OH 27
Miami (OH) Penalty, Illegal Formation (Yards) declined
Dequan Finn run for 4 yds to the M-OH 31
Pierse Stainton punt for 49 yds, fair catch by Tyrell Henry at the WIS 20
Dilin Jones run for 11 yds to the WIS 31 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Dilin Jones for 2 yds to the WIS 33
Darrion Dupree run for 3 yds to the WIS 36
(10:49) Shotgun O'Neil,Danny pass incomplete deep left to Hilton Jr.,Eugene thrown to MOH43 PENALTY MOH Pass Interference (Toney,Coleman, Jr.) 15 yards from WIS36 to MOH49, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Darrion Dupree run for 3 yds to the M-OH 46
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Grant Stec for 9 yds to the M-OH 37 for a 1ST down
Danny O'Neil sacked by Adam Trick for a loss of 8 yards to the M-OH 45
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Lance Mason
Danny O'Neil pass incomplete to Jayden Ballard
Atticus Bertrams punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Lynel Billups-Williams at the M-OH 10
(08:29) No Huddle-Shotgun Finn,Dequan pass complete short right to Colzie,Deion caught at MOH20, for 17 yards to the MOH27, out of bounds at MOH27 PENALTY MOH Holding (Rohrs,Gavin) 5 yards from MOH10 to MOH05. NO PLAY.
Dequan Finn pass intercepted Preston Zachman return for 17 yds to the M-OH 2
Cade Yacamelli run for 1 yd to the M-OH 1
Cade Yacamelli run for no gain to the M-OH 1
Danny O'Neil run for 1 yd for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK)
Dequan Finn pass complete to Lynel Billups-Williams for 15 yds to the M-OH 40 for a 1ST down
Dequan Finn pass complete to Lynel Billups-Williams for 7 yds to the M-OH 47
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Kam Perry
(05:43) No Huddle-Shotgun Finn,Dequan pass incomplete deep right to Colzie,Deion thrown to WIS29 PENALTY WIS Pass Interference (Hill,D'Yoni) 15 yards from MOH47 to WIS38, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Dequan Finn run for 5 yds to the WIS 33
Dequan Finn pass incomplete to Kenny Tracy
Dequan Finn pass intercepted
Darrion Dupree run for 4 yds to the WIS 15
Danny O'Neil pass complete to Vinny Anthony II for 12 yds to the WIS 27 for a 1ST down
Darrion Dupree run for 9 yds to the WIS 36
(03:09) PENALTY WIS False Start 5 yards from WIS36 to WIS31. NO PLAY.
Danny O'Neil run for 5 yds to the WIS 36
Dilin Jones run for 7 yds to the WIS 43 for a 1ST down
Dilin Jones run for 9 yds to the M-OH 48
Dilin Jones run for 7 yds to the M-OH 41 for a 1ST down