Wisconsin football fans' mood changes as Badgers game shifts dramatically
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Wisconsin football fans were ready to get the pitchforks out.
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By the end of the game against Eastern Michigan, however, they were put away as the mood had changed significantly.
Fans were dancing and singing in the rain at Camp Randall Stadium and having a good laugh on social media about the conclusion of the game.
The early part of the first quarter not withstanding, the Badgers dominated on offense, defense and special teams to cruise to a 54-10 victory over the overmatched Eagles in the team's final nonconference game on Sept. 19.
It's what they should do. But too often in recent years, they haven't.
And that's why when Wisconsin's first drive was stopped on downs, Eastern Michigan then went down to take a 7-0 lead, and quarterback Colton Joseph threw an interception on the next drive, it was understanable that the Badgers faithful was feeling uneasy.
But as the rain started falling, the Badgers started pouring in touchdowns.
The Badgers scored 41 straight points from the end of the first quarter to the end of the third quarter. The second quarter was where it all changed. Wisconsin scored touchdowns on all four of their possessions, with the final two coming almost immediately after Badgers interceptions.
Joseph and the Wisconsin's passing offense also found a groove to begin the quarter. Joseph scored a rushing touchdown to cap an 11-play, 74-yard drive that lasted nearly six minutes. And on the next possession, they only needed one play and 10 seconds to score. The offense showed its explosive potential on Joseph's 75-yard bomb to Chris Brooks Jr.
The Badgers didn't let up in the second half, including scoring a defensive touchdown on a scoop and score in the third quarter and then ended the game with a special teams touchdown after Eastern Michigan called a timeout and attempted a field goal as time expired.
But the Badgers played 60 minutes as well. Wisconsin blocked the kick and ran it back for a touchdown.
A rainy day was a happy day for Wisconsin fans on social media.
Wisconsin football fans react to Badgers' win over Eastern Michigan
Started raining TOUCHDOWNS in Q2 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/7HiMjm8il5
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) September 19, 2026
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
— Jonathon Zenk (@jzenk42) September 19, 2026
Eastern Michigan tried to get three to end the game and lose it 48-13, but Wisconsin blocks it and returns it for a score pic.twitter.com/ucmx0jtpNO
Special teams coach is a dawg! Thank you for showing no mercy and returning it for a TD. Cringe to take a timeout with 2 seconds left
— I am the #1 Wisconsin Sport fan (@Blake07969375) September 19, 2026
This is what the old Wisconsin teams would do to bad teams
— Matthew S. (@MatthewMKE98) September 19, 2026
I’m glad to see this type beat down again
This is what we’re supposed to do https://t.co/sveYslUfJ2
THE BADGERS WON WITH AUTHORITY!!
— 𝒴𝑒𝓁𝒾’𝓈 𝐵𝑜𝓃𝑔 (@yelichfans) September 19, 2026
54-10 LETS GOOOOOOO BUCKY 🦡❤️
We are so back #ONWISCONSIN!!!
Ngl I was a little worried after the 1Q. We pretty much covered x2. That’s a Wisconsin Badgers win right there. Keep it up against the B10 boys
— Ryan (@BrewPack8) September 19, 2026
The Badgers are finally blowing the doors off an inferior opponent. That brings back some good memories.
— Wisconsin Family (@Wisconsin_fam) September 19, 2026
Hard to believe what this game tells us but its been a while since Wisconsin has beaten anyone this badly. Hard to believe it was 7-3 Eastern Michigan after 1 Q. #Badgers
— Sconnie Tradition (@SconnEtradition) September 19, 2026
Colton Joseph stats
After a tough start, Colton Joseph aired it out and finished with 408 yards and four touchdowns on 23 of 33 passing.
Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph | Week 3 vs Eastern Michigan:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 19, 2026
🦡 23/33
🦡 408 YDS
🦡 4 TDS
🦡 1 INT@BadgerFootballpic.twitter.com/6EPPet8Bof
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin football fans' mood changes as Badgers game shifts dramatically