Fresno State at Wisconsin

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Wisconsin beat Fresno State 34–⁠31 in double overtime. It was their fourth meeting; Wisconsin leads the series 3–⁠1.

AwayFresno State8–⁠5 in 2009
31
HomeWisconsin10–⁠3 in 2009
34

Final, 2 overtimes at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonTV: ESPNAttendance 80,353

At kickoff
75°F, clear, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Fresno State714037031
Wisconsin017077334

Standouts

  • PassingRyan Colburn22 of 36, 289 yards, 4 TD, 3 INTFresno State
  • RushingJohn Clay21 carries, 143 yards, 1 TDWisconsin
  • ReceivingDevon Wylie5 catches, 114 yards, 1 TDFresno State
  • DefenseChris Maragos1 INTWisconsin

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Player stats

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Colburn22/3628943
Chastin West0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ryan Mathews19107055
Robbie Rouse646021
Anthony Harding41004
Ryan Colburn6504
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Devon Wylie5114170
Seyi Ajirotutu683225
Chastin West549113
Marlon Moore230015

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Scott Tolzien17/2822510
RushingCarYdsTDLong
John Clay21143172
Zach Brown940111
David Gilreath32118
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Isaac Anderson470044
Garrett Graham349026
Nick Toon449118
David Gilreath233017
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Chris Maragos100
Niles Brinkley130
Antonio Fenelus100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Fresno StateWisconsin
468Total yards413
291Passing yards238
179Rushing yards188
7.6Yards per pass8.0
4.6Yards per rush4.8
24First downs19
11–⁠18Third downs5–⁠13
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers0
6–⁠50Penalties7–⁠66
20:34Possession15:53

Efficiency

Fresno StateWisconsin
35%Success rate35%
−0.03EPA per play0.05
1.14Explosiveness0.94
−0.03Rushing EPA−0.19
−0.03Passing EPA0.31
36%Passing-down success32%
−0.54First-down EPA−0.20
0.11Second-down EPA0.08
0.67Third-down EPA0.63

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Wisconsin 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Wisconsin end zoneFresno State end zoneQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 5 playsQ1 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinMissed FG, 6 playsQ2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 Fresno StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 WisconsinField goal, 7 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 9 playsQ3 Fresno StateInterception, 7 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ3 Fresno StateInterception, 5 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 8 playsQ4 Fresno StateMissed FG, 16 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 Fresno StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 Fresno StateField goal, 8 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown, 6 playsQ5 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ5 Fresno StateInterception, 1 playQ5 WisconsinField goal, 5 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Wisconsin drives left to right, Fresno State right to left.
  1. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  2. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  3. Q1 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 59 yards
  4. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  5. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q1 WisconsinMissed FG, 6 plays, 19 yards
  7. Q2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 70 yards
  8. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 8 plays, 56 yards
  9. Q2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 72 yards
  10. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 5 plays, 54 yards
  11. Q2 Fresno StatePunt, 6 plays, 20 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinField goal, 7 plays, 40 yards
  13. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 9 plays, 40 yards
  14. Q3 Fresno StateInterception, 7 plays, 39 yards
  15. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  16. Q3 Fresno StateInterception, 5 plays, 67 yards
  17. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 8 plays, 33 yards
  18. Q4 Fresno StateMissed FG, 16 plays, 71 yards
  19. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 1 play, 72 yards
  20. Q4 Fresno StatePunt, 4 plays, 13 yards
  21. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  22. Q4 Fresno StateField goal, 8 plays, 35 yards
  23. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown, 6 plays, 82 yards
  24. Q5 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 25 yards
  25. Q5 Fresno StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  26. Q5 WisconsinField goal, 5 plays, 20 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Fresno State 7, Wisconsin 0
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
14:251st & 10 at own 28Ryan Colburn pass complete to Ryan Mathews for no gain to the FrsSt 28.
14:032nd & 10 at own 28Lonyae Miller rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 32.
13:393rd & 6 at own 32Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Ryan Mathews.
13:284th & 6 at own 32Robert Malone punt for 59 yards, downed at the Wisc 9.
Wisconsin Punt, 5 plays
13:181st & 10 at own 9Zach Brown rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 8.
12:142nd & 11 at own 8Zach Brown rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 8, FRESNO ST penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
11:591st & 10 at own 29Zach Brown rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 32.
11:252nd & 7 at own 32John Clay rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 35.
10:583rd & 4 at own 35Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
10:424th & 4 at own 35Brad Nortman punt for 58 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 34 yards to the FrsSt 41.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
10:421st & 10 at own 41Ryan Colburn pass complete to Devon Wylie for 6 yards to the FrsSt 47.
10:302nd & 4 at own 47Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the FrsSt 47.
9:303rd & 4 at own 47Ryan Colburn pass complete to Marlon Moore for 15 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 38Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 35.
8:152nd & 7 at opp 35Devon Wylie rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 32 out-of-bounds.
7:453rd & 4 at opp 32Ryan Colburn pass complete to Chastin West for 7 yards to the Wisc 25 for a 1ST down.
7:171st & 10 at opp 25Ryan Mathews rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 24.
6:432nd & 9 at opp 24Ryan Colburn pass complete to Chastin West for 11 yards to the Wisc 13 for a 1ST down.
6:191st & 10 at opp 13Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 06:19.
6:141st & 10 at opp 13Ryan Colburn pass complete to Chastin West for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 6, Wisconsin 0
6:14Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Fresno State 7, Wisconsin 0
6:14Kevin Goessling kickoff for 57 yards returned by Bradie Ewing for 21 yards to the Wisc 34.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
6:141st & 10 at own 34WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard delay of game on Scott Tolzien accepted.
5:401st & 15 at own 29Scott Tolzien sacked by Chris Carter for a loss of 6 yards to the Wisc 23.
5:052nd & 21 at own 23Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 4 yards to the Wisc 27.
4:393rd & 17 at own 27Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
4:264th & 17 at own 27Brad Nortman punt for 51 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for no gain to the Wisc 27, FRESNO ST penalty 11 yard illegal block accepted.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
4:051st & 10 at own 11Anthony Harding rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 13.
3:452nd & 8 at own 13Ryan Colburn sacked by O’Brien Schofield for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 12.
2:523rd & 9 at own 12Ryan Colburn pass complete to Anthony Harding for 1 yard to the FrsSt 13.
2:194th & 8 at own 13Robert Malone punt for 36 yards, downed at the FrsSt 49.
Wisconsin Missed FG, 6 plays
2:101st & 10 at opp 49John Clay rush for no gain to the FrsSt 49.
1:342nd & 10 at opp 49Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 18 yards to the FrsSt 31 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at opp 31John Clay rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 30.
0:222nd & 9 at opp 30Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
0:213rd & 9 at opp 30WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard false start on Nick Toon accepted.
0:043rd & 14 at opp 35Scott Tolzien rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 30.
Q2 14:564th & 9 at opp 30Philip Welch 47 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Fresno State 21, Wisconsin 17
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 1 play
14:461st & 10 at own 30Ryan Colburn pass complete to Devon Wylie for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 13, Wisconsin 0
14:46Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Fresno State 14, Wisconsin 0
14:46Kevin Goessling kickoff for 61 yards returned by David Gilreath for 35 yards to the Wisc 44 out-of-bounds.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 8 plays
14:131st & 10 at own 44Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 11 yards to the FrsSt 45 for a 1ST down.
13:431st & 10 at opp 45Zach Brown rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 42.
13:302nd & 7 at opp 42Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
12:583rd & 7 at opp 42Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 12 yards to the FrsSt 30 for a 1ST down.
12:431st & 10 at opp 30Zach Brown rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 28.
12:122nd & 8 at opp 28Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to David Gilreath.
11:503rd & 8 at opp 28Scott Tolzien pass complete to David Gilreath for 17 yards to the FrsSt 11 for a 1ST down.
11:351st & 10 at opp 11Zach Brown rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 14, Wisconsin 6
11:35Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Fresno State 14, Wisconsin 7
11:35Philip Welch kickoff for 67 yards returned by A.J. Jefferson for 25 yards to the FrsSt 28.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 11 plays
11:231st & 10 at own 28Ryan Mathews rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 32.
10:422nd & 6 at own 32Robbie Rouse rush for 21 yards to the Wisc 47 for a 1ST down.
10:331st & 10 at opp 47Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Seyi Ajirotutu.
9:202nd & 10 at opp 47Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 42.
9:303rd & 5 at opp 42Ryan Colburn pass complete to Devon Wylie for 14 yards to the Wisc 28 for a 1ST down.
9:201st & 10 at opp 28Chastin West pass incomplete to Marlon Moore.
8:202nd & 10 at opp 28Robbie Rouse rush for 8 yards to the Wisc 20.
8:153rd & 2 at opp 20Ebahn Feathers rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 17 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at opp 17Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 14.
7:062nd & 7 at opp 14Ryan Colburn pass incomplete.
7:013rd & 7 at opp 14Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 20, Wisconsin 7
7:01Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Fresno State 21, Wisconsin 7
7:01Kevin Goessling kickoff for 62 yards returned by David Gilreath for 38 yards to the Wisc 46 out-of-bounds.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 5 plays
6:241st & 10 at own 46John Clay rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 47.
6:082nd & 3 at opp 47Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 12 yards to the FrsSt 35 for a 1ST down.
5:551st & 10 at opp 35Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 26 yards to the FrsSt 9 for a 1ST down.
4:551st & goal at opp 9John Clay rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 8.
4:272nd & goal at opp 8David Gilreath rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 21, Wisconsin 13
4:27Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Fresno State 21, Wisconsin 14
4:27Philip Welch kickoff for 65 yards returned by A.J. Jefferson for 29 yards to the FrsSt 34.
Fresno State Punt, 6 plays
3:481st & 10 at own 34Lonyae Miller rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 35.
3:392nd & 9 at own 35Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Seyi Ajirotutu.
3:113rd & 9 at own 35Ryan Colburn pass complete to Devon Wylie for 21 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
2:571st & 10 at opp 44Ryan Mathews rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 49.
2:082nd & 15 at opp 49Ryan Mathews rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 46.
1:453rd & 12 at opp 46Ryan Colburn pass incomplete.
1:374th & 12 at opp 46Robert Malone punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Field goal, 7 plays
1:371st & 10 at own 20WISCONSIN penalty 12 yard illegal block accepted.
1:041st & 10 at own 8John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 14.
0:592nd & 4 at own 14John Clay rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 20 for a 1ST down.
0:591st & 10 at own 20Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 00:59.
0:301st & 10 at own 20John Clay rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 23.
0:162nd & 7 at own 23Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 44 yards to the FrsSt 33 for a 1ST down.
0:161st & 10 at opp 33Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:16.
0:101st & 10 at opp 33Scott Tolzien sacked by Chris Carter for a loss of 7 yards to the FrsSt 40.
0:102nd & 17 at opp 40Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:10.
0:072nd & 17 at opp 40Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Garrett Graham.
0:003rd & 17 at opp 40Philip Welch 57 yard field goal GOOD.Fresno State 21, Wisconsin 17
Q3 15:00Kevin Goessling kickoff for 60 yards returned by Tyler Holland for 13 yards to the Wisc 23.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Fresno State 21, Wisconsin 17
Wisconsin Punt, 9 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 23WISCONSIN penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
14:191st & 15 at own 18Zach Brown rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 25.
14:012nd & 8 at own 25Scott Tolzien pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 10 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at own 35John Clay rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 34.
13:092nd & 11 at own 34Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
13:023rd & 11 at own 34Scott Tolzien pass complete to David Gilreath for 16 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at the 50Scott Tolzien pass complete to Mickey Turner for 13 yards to the FrsSt 37 for a 1ST down.
12:071st & 10 at opp 37Scott Tolzien pass incomplete.
12:012nd & 10 at opp 37Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to David Gilreath.
11:283rd & 10 at opp 37Scott Tolzien pass complete to Zach Brown for no gain to the FrsSt 37.
11:114th & 10 at opp 37Brad Nortman punt for 37 yards for a touchback.
Fresno State Interception, 7 plays
11:041st & 10 at own 20Ryan Mathews rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 26.
10:302nd & 4 at own 26Ryan Mathews rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 32 for a 1ST down.
10:091st & 10 at own 32Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Marlon Moore.
9:472nd & 10 at own 32Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 5 yards to the FrsSt 32, WISCONSIN penalty 15 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
9:131st & 10 at opp 48Robbie Rouse rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 39.
8:382nd & 1 at opp 39Ryan Colburn rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 41.
8:223rd & 3 at opp 41Ryan Colburn pass intercepted by Niles Brinkley at the Wisc 36, returned for 3 yards to the Wisc 39.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
8:121st & 10 at own 39John Clay rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 42.
8:002nd & 7 at own 42Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Lance Kendricks.
7:343rd & 7 at own 42WISCONSIN penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
7:003rd & 17 at own 32Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 14 yards to the Wisc 46.
6:274th & 3 at own 46Brad Nortman punt for 50 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 2 yards to the Wisc 46, FRESNO ST penalty 3 yard illegal block accepted.
Fresno State Interception, 5 plays
6:221st & 10 at own 3Anthony Harding rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 7.
5:302nd & 6 at own 7Ryan Mathews rush for 8 yards to the FrsSt 15 for a 1ST down.
5:071st & 10 at own 15Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Seyi Ajirotutu.
4:562nd & 10 at own 15Ryan Mathews rush for 55 yards to the Wisc 30 for a 1ST down.
4:221st & 10 at opp 30Ryan Colburn pass intercepted by Antonio Fenelus at the Wisc 24, returned for no gain to the Wisc 24.
Wisconsin Punt, 8 plays
3:471st & 10 at own 24Zach Brown rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 30.
3:362nd & 4 at own 30Zach Brown rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 33.
3:233rd & 1 at own 33Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 11 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
2:191st & 10 at own 44David Gilreath rush for 6 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:262nd & 4 at the 50Scott Tolzien pass complete to Zach Brown for 7 yards to the FrsSt 43 for a 1ST down.
1:081st & 10 at opp 43Erik Smith rush for a loss of 4 yards to the FrsSt 47.
0:232nd & 14 at opp 47Scott Tolzien pass complete to Kyle Jefferson for 4 yards to the FrsSt 43.
Q4 15:003rd & 10 at opp 43Scott Tolzien pass incomplete to Nick Toon.
Q4 14:454th & 10 at opp 43Brad Nortman punt for 42 yards, downed at the FrsSt 1.
4th quarter6 drives, then Tied at 24
Fresno State Missed FG, 16 plays
14:291st & 10 at own 1Anthony Harding rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 3.
13:562nd & 8 at own 3Anthony Harding rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 5.
13:063rd & 6 at own 5Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 12 yards to the FrsSt 17 for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at own 17Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 22.
12:062nd & 5 at own 22Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 24.
11:113rd & 3 at own 24Ryan Colburn rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 28 for a 1ST down.
10:561st & 10 at own 28Ryan Mathews rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 27.
9:522nd & 11 at own 27Ryan Colburn pass complete to Jamel Hamler for 3 yards to the FrsSt 30.
9:053rd & 8 at own 30Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 25 yards to the Wisc 45 for a 1ST down.
8:551st & 10 at opp 45Ryan Mathews rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 46.
8:072nd & 11 at opp 46Ryan Colburn pass complete to Devon Wylie for 3 yards to the Wisc 43.
7:423rd & 8 at opp 43Ryan Colburn pass complete to Ryan Mathews for 9 yards to the Wisc 34 for a 1ST down.
7:191st & 10 at opp 34Ryan Mathews rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 33.
6:252nd & 9 at opp 33Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 28.
6:003rd & 4 at opp 28Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Chastin West.
5:554th & 4 at opp 28Kevin Goessling 45 yard field goal MISSED.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 1 play
5:451st & 10 at own 28John Clay rush for 72 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 23, Fresno State 21
5:45Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 24, Fresno State 21
5:45Philip Welch kickoff for 70 yards returned by A.J. Jefferson for 34 yards to the FrsSt 34 out-of-bounds.
Fresno State Punt, 4 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 34Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 20 yards to the Wisc 46 for a 1ST down.
5:031st & 10 at opp 46FRESNO ST penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
4:421st & 20 at own 44Ryan Mathews rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 46.
3:272nd & 18 at own 46Ryan Colburn sacked by Team for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 45.
3:133rd & 19 at own 45Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 03:13.
2:593rd & 19 at own 45Ryan Colburn rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 47.
2:374th & 17 at own 47Robert Malone punt for 49 yards, downed at the Wisc 4.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
2:201st & 10 at own 5John Clay rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 8.
2:202nd & 7 at own 8Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 02:20.
2:042nd & 7 at own 8Scott Tolzien rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Wisc 5.
1:303rd & 10 at own 5John Clay rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 12.
1:304th & 3 at own 12Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 01:30.
1:214th & 3 at own 12Brad Nortman punt for 47 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for no gain to the FrsSt 41.
Fresno State Field goal, 8 plays
1:211st & 10 at own 41Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 01:21.
1:171st & 10 at own 41Ryan Colburn pass complete to Chastin West for 11 yards to the Wisc 48 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:011st & 10 at opp 48Ryan Colburn rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 45.
0:432nd & 7 at opp 45Ryan Colburn pass complete to Chastin West for 7 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at opp 38Ryan Mathews rush for 14 yards to the Wisc 24 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at opp 24Team pass incomplete.
0:252nd & 10 at opp 24Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Darren Newborn.
0:203rd & 10 at opp 24Ryan Colburn pass incomplete.
0:204th & 10 at opp 24Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:20.
0:164th & 10 at opp 24Kevin Goessling 41 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 24
0:16Kevin Goessling kickoff for 63 yards returned by Chris Borland for 11 yards to the Wisc 18.
Wisconsin Touchdown, 6 plays
0:051st & 10 at own 18Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 16.
Overtime1st & 10 at opp 25David Gilreath rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 18.
Overtime2nd & 3 at opp 18John Clay rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 11 for a 1ST down.
Overtime1st & 10 at opp 11John Clay rush for no gain to the FrsSt 11.
Overtime2nd & 10 at opp 11John Clay rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 6.
Overtime3rd & 5 at opp 6Scott Tolzien pass complete to Nick Toon for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 30, Fresno State 24
OvertimePhilip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 31, Fresno State 24
Overtime3 drives, then Tied at 31
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1st & 15 at opp 30Ryan Colburn pass incomplete to Seyi Ajirotutu.
2nd & 15 at opp 30Ryan Mathews rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 25.
3rd & 10 at opp 25Ryan Colburn pass complete to Marlon Moore for 15 yards to the Wisc 10 for a 1ST down.
1st & goal at opp 10Ryan Mathews rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Wisc 16.
2nd & 0 at opp 16WISCONSIN penalty 14 yard pass interference on Jaevery McFadden accepted, no play.
1st & 0 at opp 2Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 15:00.
1st & 0 at opp 2FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1st & goal at opp 7Ryan Colburn pass complete to Seyi Ajirotutu for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 31, Fresno State 30
Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Tied at 31
Fresno State Interception, 1 play
1st & 10 at opp 25Ryan Colburn pass intercepted by Chris Maragos at the Wisc 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
Wisconsin Field goal, 5 plays
1st & 10 at opp 25John Clay rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 23.
2nd & 8 at opp 23John Clay rush for 9 yards to the FrsSt 14 for a 1ST down.
1st & 10 at opp 14John Clay rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 10.
2nd & 6 at opp 10John Clay rush for 4 yards to the FrsSt 6.
3rd & 2 at opp 6John Clay rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 5.
4th & 1 at opp 5Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 15:00.
4th & 1 at opp 5Philip Welch 22 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 34, Fresno State 31

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Wisconsin leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings.

Recent meetings
2009Wisconsin 34, Fresno State 31
2008Wisconsin 13, Fresno State 10
2002Wisconsin 23, Fresno State 21
2001Fresno State 32, Wisconsin 20

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