Mellusi rushes for 2 TDs and Wisconsin beats South Dakota 27-13

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber (60) congratulates running back Chez Mellusi on a touchdown against South Dakota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber (60) congratulates running back Chez Mellusi on a touchdown against South Dakota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)


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MADISON, Wis. — Chez Mellusi rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Van Dyke threw for another and Wisconsin beat South Dakota 27-13. Van Dyke completed 17 of 27 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown for the Badgers. Chez Mellusi had 16 carries for 60 yards and Cade Yacamelli rushed for a team-high 73 yards on eight attempts. Wisconsin raced to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter on a Mellusi 9-yard touchdown and a 50-yard scoring strike from Van Dyke to CJ Williams. South Dakota cut the lead to 17-13 in the third quarter but couldn't get any closer.

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