Author: Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Starting with the 2022 season, the field at Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium will be named after former coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez.

“Did I waste a year of my life?” Badgers seniors aired grievances about coach Greg Gard in a Feb. 19 meeting. Just one of the seven is returning.

Seniors D’Mitrik Trice and Nate Reuvers sparked a second-half rally to lift the Badgers to their first win at Michigan State since 2004.

As they did last season, No. 14 Wisconsin jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead en route to an easy victory against Michigan.

With 22 positive cases, UW’s game Nov. 7 against Purdue is in doubt. Barry Alvarez says a decision could be made Tuesday.

The Wisconsin football program is up to 16 active COVID-19 cases – eight among players and eight among coaches, including head coach Paul Chryst.

The Badgers are waiting for the results of a PCR test to learn if quarterback Graham Mertz will be sidelined this week because of the coronavirus.

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz has tested positive for COVID-19, though results of a PCR test are needed to confirm his positive test.

A plan for Big Ten fall football is expected to feature an Oct. 17 starting date, allowing the league to compete for the College Football Playoff.