Matt Lepay joins Kyle & Brust after Wisconsin’s dramatic road win over Penn State, and even the longtime Voice of the Badgers admits he was shocked by Jacob Harris’ 70-yard touchdown. After watching the drive get derailed by penalties, Lepay expected another flag to wipe out the play before Harris broke free while running with only one shoe. The guys debate how much fans should enjoy the breakthrough victory while still demanding proof that Luke Fickell’s program has actually turned a corner.
Lepay pumps the brakes on declaring “the Badgers are back.” Wisconsin overcame a 17-point deficit despite three interceptions, nine penalties and a minus-two turnover margin, but those same mistakes could easily cost them against Michigan State. Lepay says Wisconsin’s best football is legitimately good, but its worst football can get it beaten by almost anybody. The next step is putting together longer stretches of clean football instead of constantly needing dramatic comebacks.
Plus, Lepay breaks down an offensive identity that is still developing around Colton Joseph, Darion Dupree and an evolving offensive line. He also explains why Fickell and his staff should now understand exactly how much rivalry games against Iowa and Minnesota matter to Wisconsin fans after several painful losses in recent seasons.