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Published September 25, 2011, 10:16 AM

Badgers have no problems with South Dakota, ready for Nebraska

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-- University of Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon caught seven passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns as the Badgers shook off a slow start and routed South Dakota 59-10. Wisconsin’s record improves to 4-0.

MADISON - University of Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon caught seven passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns as the Badgers shook off a slow start and routed South Dakota 59-10. Wisconsin’s record improves to 4-0.

The Badgers scored three touchdowns in the final six minutes of the first half. James White raced 49 yards for one score, then Toon caught a short pass and raced 59 yards for another. Toon followed that with a short catch in the back of the end zone as Wisconsin built a 31-3 lead at intermission. Quarterback Russell Wilson hit 19-of-25 passes for 345 yards and three scores – and didn’t play in the fourth quarter. Montee Ball had two touchdowns and wideout Jared Abbrederis added another score and 101 receiving yards.

South Dakota fell to 2-2. The Badgers open Big Ten play next week against Nebraska. The game will be broadcast on ABC beginning at 7 p.m.

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