Snowbound Badgers get spark from unreal touchdown catch

Down 10-0 to Minnesota in the midst of a snowstorm, the Badgers were in need of a spark on Saturday in the regular-season finale. The inclement weather had stopped the Wisconsin offense in its tracks for most of the first half, and quarterback Carter Smith had just 18 yards passing with just 30 seconds remaining.

Thanks to a 68-yard heave from Hunter Simmons to Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin got a fresh set of downs all the way down at the Minnesota two-yard line. After getting stuffed three-straight times, the Badgers were left with no choice but to go for it on fourth down.

Smith scrambled and was able to hit Jackson Acker for an unbelievable touchdown catch when the Badgers absolutely needed it most. Take a look at the great grab for yourself, as it came at the right time for Luke Fickell and the Badgers:

Jackson Acker came down with an incredible catch in the snow for Wisconsin

The 6-foot-1, 250-pound Acker showed incredible control as he tapped his toes just in front of the sideline. The catch, just his eighth of the year and his first touchdown, couldn't have come at a better time after Wisconsin struggled to move the ball for much of the half.

Acker, a senior who has switched positions multiple times for the Badgers, has put Wisconsin right back into the game. Despite being down at half, his acrobatic catch has injected the Badger offense with some momentum heading into the last two quarters. Will it be enough for Wisconsin to turn things around?

The Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe has been a gritty, defensive battle as the snow continues to fall. With a win, the Badgers will finish the season 5-7, regain control of the Axe, and maintain a slight chance at a bowl game opportunity.