Wisconsin Football: 5 players to watch versus New Mexico

MADISON, WI - AUGUST 31: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers breaks a tackle attempt by Kyle Bailey #36 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Tevaka Tuioti #16 of the New Mexico Lobos is tackled by Parker Baldwin #33 and Kyahva Tezino #44 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on November 24, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

4. Tevaka Tuioti

It’s slim pickings from the New Mexico side of the ball, but Tevaka Tuioti is the player to watch for the Lobos. He’s a redshirt sophomore quarterback who had a nice game in a 62-30 Week 1 victory over Incarnate Word (who?).

Tuioti completed 13 of 21 passes for 327 yards, four touchdowns and one interception on his way to a 94.1 Quarterback Rating. When you add in his 54 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground, Tuioti was the man the offense ran through for New Mexico.

In order for the Badgers to slow this offense down, they must control Tuioti both through the air and on the ground. The good news is Wisconsin has all the talent and more in order to do so and shouldn’t have a difficult time. However, the Lobos one chance stands with their quarterback and his ability to make plays.

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