Troy Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers Match Player Stats On Sep 19, 2015

The Sports Xchange
Sep 19, 2015

MADISON, Wis. -- Wide receiver Tanner McEvoy is making an impact no matter the position for No. 24 Wisconsin.

McEvoy took a direct shotgun snap in Wildcat formation and had a third-quarter touchdown run to help Wisconsin clinch a 28-3 victory over Troy on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

One week after recording an interception and reception in the same game in Wisconsin's shutout of Miami (Ohio), McEvoy showcased his versatility again, shaking off defenders and bolting 32 yards into the end zone.

The touchdown extended Wisconsin's lead to 21-3 with 7:16 left in the third quarter.

McEvoy, a redshirt senior, finished with two carries for 41 yards, and had four tackles playing at free safety.

Quarterback Joel Stave completed 13-of-17 passes for 202 yards, passed for one touchdown and rushed for another as the Badgers secured their second straight home victory.

Running backs Taiwan Deal and Dare Ogunbowale made the most of their reps on the ground in the absence of standout Corey Clement.

Deal and Ogunbowale combined for 30 carries and 159 yards, and Ogunbowale rushed for a first-quarter score in Wisconsin's first-ever meeting against Troy.

Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers completed 23-of-34 passes for 174 yards, and was sacked twice.

Silvers was tackled by Wisconsin inside linebacker Leon Jacobs, and lost his helmet on a hit late in the first half. Jacobs was ejected from the game for targeting.

The Trojans' only points came on a 32-yard field goal by kicker Ryan Kay with 5:13 left in the first quarter.

Stave looked sharp during a two-minute drill to close the first half, throwing two passes to wide receiver Alex Erickson and scrambling four yards for a touchdown as Wisconsin took a 14-3 lead into halftime.

The seven-play, 90-yard drive took 2 minutes, 38 seconds off the clock, and included Stave's 45-yard pass to Erickson.

Meanwhile, Clement missed a second straight game because of a groin injury and could be held out until the Badgers' Big Ten Conference home opener on Oct. 3 against Iowa.

Clement, who sustained the injury before the regular season, had an injury setback and limited rushes in the Badgers' season opening loss to Alabama.

NOTES: Right guard Micah Kapoi got his first career start for Wisconsin against Troy. Kapoi, a redshirt freshman, replaced Walker Williams, who sustained an ankle injury in the Badgers' win over Miami (Ohio). ... Wisconsin cornerback Derek Tindal was assessed a targeting penalty on a tackle to quarterback Leon Silvers, and was ejected at the end of the third quarter. It was the Badgers' second targeting violation of the game. ... Wisconsin's win marked the team's 34th consecutive home victory, which is the eighth-longest streak in NCAA history. The winning streak dates to 2003.