MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

DALLAS, Texas — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from Wisconsin's 24-16 victory against Western Michigan in the 2017 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Monday.

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Troy Fumagalli started season (7 catches for 100 yds vs LSU) & ended it (6 for 83 vs WM) in big-time fashion. Not many better TE's in nation

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 2, 2017

Despite losses of Biegel, Musso, Shelton & potentially Watt, UW should field another Top 10 scoring defense esp with return of Cichy & Orr

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 2, 2017

TJ Edwards flies under the radar more than anyone else's leading tackler. Despite late start to season bc of an injury, he was Mr Reliable

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 2, 2017

Bart Houston saved best for last: 11 of 12 for 159. More efficient than even Zach Terrell. Only incompletion was Fumagalli drop in end zone

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 2, 2017

Ryan Connelly has uncanny knack for making clutch plays. Had big stop on Fournette screen. Key tackle in Neb overtime and timely TFL vs WM

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 2, 2017