MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from No. 5 Wisconsin's 31-7 victory against Minnesota at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday.

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Resiliency has defined seniors with multiple coaching changes. Resiliency was also the operative word on their day after trailing at half

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 26, 2016

Biggest defensive play of the game belonged to Leo Musso who played over the top on safety coverage & picked off Mitch Leidner in end zone.

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 26, 2016

Impeccable timing on Jazz Peavy's 71-yd run on Jet Sweep. Exploited redshirt frosh DE & true frosh safety. Peavy's playmaking huge all year

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 26, 2016

Well chosen words at halftime from Watt, Musso & others helped set tone. Once the defense got back in character, it all snowballed on Gophs

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 26, 2016

Moonwalk was not preferred mode of travel to Indy. B10 West Champs can go knowing they earned every inch of their journey to play for title

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 26, 2016