No. 8 Badgers post 4th shutout in 38-0 win over Spartans

MADISON, Wis. -- Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he knew the Spartans were going to have to stop Jonathan Taylor if they were going to have any shot at stealing a win at No. 8 Wisconsin on Saturday. The Spartans' defense limited Taylor to just 80 yards on 26 carries, marking the first time this season the Heisman Trophy hopeful was held under 100. But Michigan State was held to 149 yards, 30 rushing, and couldn't find any rhythm as the Spartans fell to the Badgers 38-0. "This is collectively a group of people who didn't succeed, coaches, players, and I'm not going to stand here and blame the players," Dantonio said. "I'm not going to do that." The Badgers dominated time of possession 39:10 to 20:50, Taylor rushed for two touchdowns and Wisconsin's defense posted its fourth shutout of the season. "I said it last week, those guys are playing lights out.