Badgers Defense Crumbles in Second Half | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

The Badgers’ defense started strong but collapsed in the second half, leading to a 41-13 loss to Notre Dame. Early stops and physical play from standout Sebastian Cheeks—whose fumble recovery and tackles were crucial—were overshadowed by missed tackles and coverage breakdowns later on. Hammond Russell and DeNigel Cooper showed promise, while Dillan Johnson’s struggles opened running lanes. Cornerbacks like Javan Robinson held their ground, but the scheme left them exposed. Despite individual highlights, the team couldn’t maintain intensity against a relentless opponent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f7293fb39a7b501