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Off to a 7-0 start to the season, fifth-ranked Wisconsin (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten), returns to Big Ten West Division play by traveling to take on Illinois (2-5, 0-4) at 11 a.m. Saturday

The Badgers have won their last 7 meetings with the Fighting Illini, including 3 straight victories at Memorial Stadium. UW has won 5 of its last 6 trips to Champaign.

Freshman RB Jonathan Taylor leads the Big Ten in rushing, and ranks No. 3 nationally, at 158.9 yards per game. He also has scored a league-high 11 rushing TDs. Taylor leads all FBS freshmen in both categories.

Orange and Blue News caught up with John Veldhuis from BadgerBlitz.com to get the lowdown on Wisconsin ahead of Saturday's game. Follow John on Twitter @JohnVeldhuis. Follow Badger Blitz @Badger_Blitz.