On a night when last year's team was honored, the new-look Badgers were stunned at home by Western Illinois.
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Just three months ago, the Big Ten was the laughingstock of college football. Now, thanks in part to a historic New Year's Day, the narrative is changing.
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The Badgers offense will look to get back on track against Illinois Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Though Tanner McEvoy will start under center in Houston, both he and Joel Stave will likely seem time at quarterback for the Badgers in 2014.