Twitter reacts to Wisconsin’s disappointing 7-0 first half against Nebraska
The Wisconsin Badgers’ poor offensive play has continued from their game against Iowa last week, as they find themselves down 7-0 on the road to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Badgers’ passing game has been completely shut down with quarterback Graham Mertz completing only 4-10 passes for 19 yards and a potentially game-changing interception. The only success that they have found early has come from Wisconsin’s run game and their trio of running backs that have racked up 105 rushing yards.
The Wisconsin defense has played well to start the game getting early pressure on Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson. The only score of the first half for the Cornhuskers came after Graham Mertz’s interception that gave them great field position at the Wisconsin 37-yard line.
Below are some of Twitter’s reactions to Wisconsin football trailing 7-0 at halftime to the Nebraska Cornhuskers:
Poor decision making by Mertz being the difference in the first half:
On third down, two #Badgers receivers are wide open for first downs, but Mertz underthrows to a receiver farther downfield for an interception. Mertz never even looked at the nearby open receivers. Eight plays later, Nebraska takes a 7-0 lead. Continuous bad decisions by Mertz. https://t.co/NB9zATTQzw
— Lance Cavanaugh (@gb1634wis1848) November 19, 2022
Wisconsin sports fans having a tough season with the Badgers and Packers:
Packers & Badgers playing hold my beer for most disappointing in the state. #VolleyballState
— Brett Schaal (@StillVertical84) November 19, 2022
A more optimistic view of this season:
Be patient Badgers fans. Let Jim build his team and figure out how to fill the QB spot going in to 2023. Even if you think you have some Unicorn option at Head Coach, how long does your miracle worker stay IF things go well? Not long.
— The Badgers Outsider (@DerekBlakeslee) November 19, 2022
An unfortunate reality the last few seasons:
It would not be a #Wisconsin football game without a Graham Mertz interception or two. https://t.co/MND1e5pBdM
— Ron Clements (@Ron_Clements) November 19, 2022
Can the Badgers turn it around in the second half?
#Badgers were down 14-10 at halftime last week and got ball to start second half. Clipping penalty stymied the drive and Mertz threw a pick on the next play (second and 17). Can UW put together a scoring drive to open the second half today?
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) November 19, 2022
Foreshadowing what will happen next week?
Welp….looks like we’re not getting the axe back this year 🙄
— Jess (@Ssej2121) November 19, 2022
Big Ten football...
#Nebraska and #Wisconsin just played one of the most boring halves of football of the season. #boring #collegefootball
— Brett Widger (@chaosinnebraska) November 19, 2022
At least Robert Griffin III's gloves are exciting:
Looks like @RGIII skinned a couple squirrels to stay warm for this Nebraska game pic.twitter.com/0Gov6tCuuS
— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) November 19, 2022
