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In an outstanding second-half performance, the Wisconsin Badgers beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42-28 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

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Although the Badgers struggled to find their rhythm in the first half on offense, a phenomenal day from the Wisconsin defense in the second half helped them to pull away from the Demon Deacons.

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman threw four interceptions in the second half, and three of them were returned by Wisconsin to the Demon Deacons’ side of the field. This…