The Hoosiers put up a tough fight, but in the end the Badgers were too strong as they earned their seventh win of the season. Here is what we learned from UW’s most recent performance:

1. Ball is the real deal

Montee Ball is just a true freshman, but you wouldn’t know it watching him this past Saturday. The young tailback had over 20 carries as John Clay sat out with a concussion and he didn’t miss a beat. For a player so young, Ball shows a solid grasp of the offense and very few weaknesses in his game – if any.?

2. The cornerback situation isn’t getting any better

I’ve seen a little improvement in Devin Smith, but Niles Brinkley was exposed once again against Tandon Doss and the Hoosiers. Araon Henry and Antonio Fenelus are seeing limited action, so UW is counting on Brinkley to keep plays in front of him.?

3. Toon is this team’s go-to wide receiver

Toon made a couple crucial grabs on third downs to help the Badgers seal the victory. He runs excellent routes and shows tremendous hands, allowing Tolzien to survive without being so precise. The good thing for UW is that sophomore wideout will only get better with the years he still has left in the program.?