Wisconsin did a solid job in the first half of containing Michigan standout wide receiver Mario Manningham in the first half, holding him to just one reception. Unfortunately, that catch was a 12-yard touchdown reception. Manningham beat his shadow, UW's Jack Ikegwuonu, when Ikegwuonu lost his footing allowing Manningham to find the endzone.
--Tyler Donovan made the most athletic play on UW's last offensive series of the second quarter. With pressure coming from all sides, Donovan spun away from an apparent sack twice before scrambling for the far sideline. But rather than run out of bounds the senior stopped, checked he was behind the line of scrimmage and fired a dart right over the head of Michigan's Brandon Harrison to Travis Beckum for a 26-yard gain. Beckum has 5 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Stats update:
--It's no secret where Tyler Donovan loves to go with the ball, but so far the Wolverines haven't been able to contain Travis Beckum. The results have been solid for Donovan as he's currently 9-of-18 for 163 yards and a touchdown.
--Don't forget about senior wideout Paul Hubbard, who's made the most of his three receptions, gaining 61 yards.
--As expected, the Badgers' ground attack has been a two-headed monster with Zach Brown starting and Lance Smith providing a shifty change of pace. Smith currently has a game-high, 52 yards while Brown has chipped in with 25. Tyler Donovan's shown is running prowess as well, gaining 31 yards on three carries.
--Ryan Mallett has filled in well for Chad Henne, who's been battling a nagging shoulder injury and left in the first quarter. Mallett's 6-of-9 for 100 yards and a touchdown on the game.
--Mike Hart hasn't made an appearance for U-M, so sophomore Carlos Brown carrying the rushing load with 7 carries for 27 yards
-Adam Parks
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