Badgers minus LB Biegel vs. UM, father says
Wisconsin linebacker Vince Biegel won't be available for Saturday's showdown against Michigan after having foot surgery.
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Jesse Temple ESPN Staff Writer
Wisconsin linebacker Vince Biegel underwent surgery Thursday night to have a screw inserted for a cracked foot, his father, Rocky, told me. He said he hopes Biegel is out only 2-4 weeks. The news comes as a devastating blow ahead of No. 8 Wisconsin's game against No. 4 Michigan. Biegel has started 46 career games with 32 starts.
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Jesse Temple ESPN Staff Writer
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Vikings' success comes in spite of run game
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Brian Bennett ESPN Staff Writer
Key matchup to watch in the Wisconsin-Michigan showdown: the Badgers' secondary vs. the Wolverines' receivers. None of Wisconsin's starters in the secondary is over 5-foot-11, while Michigan can throw to Amara Darboh (6-2) and Jehu Chesson (6-3), not to mention 6-6 TE Jake Butt. Wisconsin's defense has been impossible to run against, so the passing game will be crucial for Michigan.
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NFL: 2016 NFC North Standings
NCAAF: 2016 Big Ten - West Standings
MLB: 2016 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 101 | 57 | .639 | - | L1 |
| St. Louis | 83 | 76 | .522 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 78 | 80 | .494 | 23 | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 71 | 88 | .447 | 30.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 67 | 92 | .421 | 34.5 | L1 |