Wisconsin football fans go from worry to laughter in Badgers' blowout win

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Wisconsin football fans were ready to get the pitchforks out.

By the end of the game against Eastern Michigan, however, they were put away as the mood had changed significantly.

Fans were dancing and singing in the rain at Camp Randall Stadium and having a good laugh on social media about the conclusion of the game.

The early part of the first quarter not withstanding, the Badgers dominated on offense, defense and special teams to cruise to a 54-10 victory over the overmatched Eagles in the team's final nonconference game on Sept. 19.

It's what they should do. But too often in recent years, they haven't.

And that's why when Wisconsin's first drive was stopped on downs, Eastern Michigan then went down to take a 7-0 lead, and quarterback Colton Joseph threw an interception on the next drive, it was understandable that the Badgers faithful felt quite uneasy.

But as the rain started falling, the Badgers started pouring in touchdowns from every unit on the team.

The Badgers scored 41 straight points from the end of the first quarter to the end of the third quarter. The second quarter was where it all changed.

Wisconsin scored touchdowns on all four of their possessions, with the final two coming almost immediately after the Badgers recorded interceptions.

Joseph and the Wisconsin's passing offense also found a groove to begin the quarter. Joseph scored a rushing touchdown to cap an 11-play, 74-yard drive that lasted nearly six minutes. And on the next possession, Wisconsin needed just one play and 10 seconds to score. The offense showed its explosive potential on Joseph's 75-yard bomb to Chris Brooks Jr.

The Badgers didn't let up in the second half, including scoring a defensive touchdown on a scoop and score in the third quarter and then ended the game with a special teams touchdown after Eastern Michigan called a timeout and attempted a field goal as time expired.

But the Badgers, who didn't punt in the game and scored on their final seven offensive possessions, played 60 minutes as well. Wisconsin blocked the kick and ran it back for a touchdown.

The challenge now will be to carry over the momentum into their Big Ten opener at Penn State next week.

But for now, on this rainy day, it was a happy day for Wisconsin fans on social media.

Wisconsin football fans react to Badgers' win over Eastern Michigan

Colton Joseph stats

After a tough start, Colton Joseph aired it out and finished with 362 yards on 23 of 33 and three passing touchdowns, plus 46 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin football fans go from worry to laughter in Badgers' blowout win

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