No. 9 Badgers' game at Nebraska canceled

[TomM]

No. 9 Badgers' game at Nebraska canceled; 12 members of program tested positive in past 5 days

https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/football/no-9-badgers-game-at-nebraska-canceled-12-members-of-program-tested-positive-in-past/article_05f980ad-0551-5836-b4c1-c0d811384757.html#tracking-source=home-breaking

[TomM]

Video: UW's Barry Alvarez, Paul Chryst discuss Badgers' coronavirus situation

http://m.thecourierexpress.com/sports/national/video-uws-barry-alvarez-paul-chryst-discuss-badgers-coronavirus-situation/video_5b35e738-0d0f-5154-8b0c-5f5cd66e1f37.html

[imnofish]

It's certainly not the situation that anyone wanted, but at least the adults in charge are handling it responsibly.  I just hope everyone involved can emerge from the pandemic alive and healthy.   

[dad 2 5]

Really hurt that the Badgers missed playing and I think winning big - Nebraska, Purdue, MN and three non conference games. I think that changes the outcome of the NW and IND game....

With that said are there bowl games this year and is Wisconsin at a must win game against Iowa to be able to bowl?

[smitty71]

Have they changed the eligibility rules for bowls?  That's probably where the B1G minimum of 6 games to be eligible for the playoff came from?  I think you always needed 6 wins to be bowl eligible. 

[imnofish]

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about the outcome of this season.  COVID has totally disrupted every aspect of preparation and competition.  I can't help but wonder if the overabundance of injuries is indirectly related, as well.  As much as I enjoy watching college football, I have to admit that reversing course and restarting the season was a huge mistake for the Big 10.  The only silver lining is that a lot of young guys got some experience and revealed good potential for future seasons.  Looking forward to future years, under better circumstances, and with improved results!