MADISON – With their starting quarterback missing the final 2 ½ quarters, the Wisconsin football team scuffled for a 17-0 victory over Miami (Ohio) under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium Aug. 28.

Billy Edwards, the Badgers ’ starting quarterback coming out of fall camp, suffered a non-contact lower body injury in the second quarter that ended his day.

That opened the door for sophomore Danny O’Neil, who despite some shaky moments led the Badgers on two second half scoring drives that allowed the team to snap a five-game losing streak that started in the middle of last season.

BOX SCORE: Wisconsin 17, Miami (Ohio) 0

O’Neil, a sophomore transfer from San Diego State, completed 12 of 19 pases for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

The Badgers finished the night with 353

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