Saturday at Northwestern it was more of the same as UW defeated the Wildcats, 23-3, in front of a sellout crowd at Martin Stadium. The victory raised Wisconsin’s record to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten.

Wisconsin rose above an early slog to secure a 23-3 victory, taking control just before halftime for the Badgers’ third consecutive win. In the process, Wisconsin avenged a loss to Northwestern a year ago in one of its worst performances of the season.

It wasn't as pretty as their last two blowout wins over Purdue and Rutgers, but Wisconsin was able to extend its winning streak to three with a 23-3 win.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Northwestern Wildcats take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Wisconsin’s decisive advantage came with its defense on the field. The unit allowed just 209 total yards — 82 passing and 127 rushing. It scored nine points, in essence, with the aforementioned forced turnover on the goal line and a safety late in the second half.

The Badgers face the Wildcats at 11 a.m. Saturday at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.. Here is what you need to know about the game.