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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) on his way to scoring a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The sophomore is a finalist for a second straight year for the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s best running back. He’s 131 yards short of his first 2,000-yard season as the Badgers get ready to play Minnesota this weekend in the annual rivalry game for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor toughs it out

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) breaks up a pass to Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Wisconsin celebrates Taylor-made OT victory at Purdue

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Beau Benzschawel blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Badgers’ blockers open holes, then enjoy watching Taylor

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 16 Wisconsin’s run game wears down Nebraska in 41-24 win

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018 file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor, left, makes a reception between Western Kentucky's Ta'Corian Darden and Devon Key (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Taylor is off to a fast start for the sixth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers as they get ready to play BYU this weekend. Taylor had a career-high 134 yards with a touchdown on five catches last week against New Mexico. He has carried the load at the wideout position at a time when the receiving corps was thinned out by suspensions to Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Receiver A.J. Taylor off to fast start for No. 6 Wisconsin

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo,Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown as Western Kentucky linebacker Masai Whyte (25) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. New Mexico is visiting Camp Randall for No. 5 Wisconsin’s next early-season nonconference tune-up game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor determined to take care of ball

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Taylor scores 3 TDs, No. 5 Wisconsin beats New Mexico 45-14

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

New Mexico steps up in class, visits No. 5 Wisconsin

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown as Western Kentucky linebacker Masai Whyte (25) give chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Taylor scores twice, No. 4 Wisconsin beats W. Kentucky

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin's Kendric Pryor gets past Michigan's David Long for a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin’s Big Four of experienced receivers is down to the duo of A.J. Taylor and Kendric Pryor following the suspensions of Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Fresh faces debut for No. 4 Wisconsin D in season opener

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs the ball during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Running back Jonathan Taylor probably wouldn’t be drawing hype as a Heisman Trophy candidate if not for the holes opened by the Badgers’ offensive line during his record-setting freshman season. The line is tough, physical and agile in typical Wisconsin fashion, and all five starters are back.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Big guys up front pave way for Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Miami, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Wisconsin is well-equipped to shatter perceptions about their offense this year. Focusing on just slowing down Heisman Trophy candidate Jonathan Taylor might be a risky proposition for the rest of the Big Ten. The Badgers are loaded at wide receiver, giving Hornibrook a lot of targets from which to choose. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Wisconsin capable of airing it out with Hornibrook at QB

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. What a difference a year makes for Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor. He enters his sophomore year as a Heisman Trophy candidate. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor packs on the muscle

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs past Michigan's Chris Hanlon during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Madison, Wis. The Big Ten’s leading rusher, Taylor also ranks third nationally at 142.1 yards per game. With 1,847 yards going into the Orange Bowl on Saturday against No. 11 Miami, Taylor needs 79 to break the major college rushing record for a freshman of 1,925 set by Oklahoma’s Adrian Peterson in 2004. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Taylor the latest star of No. 6 Wisconsin’s RB assembly line

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Barkley, Jewell highlight AP All-Big Ten team

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs past Michigan's Josh Metellus during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor’s most important carry of the year may have come before No. 3 Wisconsin took a regular-season snap. Second week of training camp. Taylor busted through tackles on what would become the nation’s best defense. It was a sign of things to come for the freshman running back. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Badgers star Jonathan Taylor on verge of freshman rush mark

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is tackled by the Purdue defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Defense holds up for No. 7 Wisconsin in 17-9 win over Purdue

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm shouts from the sideline during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. The Boilermakers are 3-2 and the defense is much better in coach Jeff Brohm’s first year at the school. But the Badgers have one of the best rushing attacks in the country, led by freshman Jonathan Taylor. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Purdue’s positive start to get tested at No. 7 Wisconsin

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Isaiahh Loudermilk (97) and Leon Jacobs celebrate after a sack of Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 10 Wisconsin holds off Northwestern for 33-24 win

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor breaks away for a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 10 Badgers get Jonathan Taylor-made big plays from RB

By DENNIS SEMRAU - Associated Press