MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

EVANSTON, Ill. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from No. 8 Wisconsin's 21-7 victory against Northwestern at Ryan Field.

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A Big Boy Play. On 4th & short, TJ Watt, playing with a sore shoulder, held off LT Hance & tackled Jackson for NG. Won't see better stop

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 5, 2016

Tilting the field. Lotti's 53yd punted downed on NW 2. 3 & out is followed by Peavy's 24yd return. Extend lead on Endicott FG. Set 2ndH tone

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 5, 2016

Credit Vince Biegel with FP (Forced Penalty). Holding put Cats behind chains (2-20) & led to Dooley & Sheehy forcing Thorson fumble in 4th Q

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 5, 2016

How about UW's vaunted zone read? Bart Houston rode the mesh & kept for 6yds & 1st & Goal from NW 4. Clement finished with violent 2yd TD

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 5, 2016

Defense allowed just 2 drives longer than 35yds. Work-in-Progress Offense sustained ground game. Best news: there's still a path 2 all goals

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 5, 2016