Tanner McEvoy, No. 18 Wisconsin pull away from Western Illinois

MADISON, Wis. -- With its running game stuffed, Wisconsin needed another way to get the offense rolling. Quarterback Tanner McEvoy took over using his arms and legs. McEvoy overcame a slow start to throw for three touchdowns and run for another, and the 18th-ranked Badgers pulled away from second-tier Western Illinois in the second half to win its home opener 37-3 Saturday. Melvin Gordon ran for just 38 yards on 17 carries with the Fighting Leathernecks (1-1) consistently stacking the box against one of the country's best rushers. McEvoy shook off a couple bad throws early to finish 23 of 28 for 283 yards with one interception. "If people are going to lower it up plus-1 or even more than plus-1, you have to be able to throw the football," said coach Gary Andersen, referring to foes using extra defenders to stop to the run. Gordon expected the extra attention.