Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 11, 2015
Over the next month, BTN will profile 18 different classic games, ranging from 2007-2014.
Tonight's game is the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl, which featured No. 20 Wisconsin vs. Miami (FL). It will air at 8 p.m. ET Thursday on BTN/BTN2Go.
The Badgers' backfield was simply dominant in this game. John Clay and co. racked up a total of 170 yards on the ground, while holding Miami to just 61 rushing yards. Clay led the way with 121 yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 20-14 win over the Hurricanes.
Here is a breakdown of the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl, highlighting the top moment, stat line and individual player.
Top moment: With Wisconsin holding a 17-7 lead midway throughout the fourth quarter, the Hurricanes were driving toward mid-field. That's when O'Brien Schofield sacked Miami QB Jacory Harris and forced a fumble, which J.J. Watt recovered to help seal the victory.
Top stat line: The Badgers racked up an eye-popping 430 yards of offense, while holding Miami to just 249, including a measly 61 yards on the ground. The Badgers' run defense was so good, not a single Miami player topped the 30-yard rushing mark.
Top stat line: Wisconsin running back John Clay ran all over the Hurricanes, carrying 22 times for a game-high 122 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
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BIG TEN CLASSICS SCHEDULE (All games are at 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, June 8: Ohio State 26, Oregon 17 – 2010 Rose Bowl
Tuesday, June 9: Michigan 41, Florida 35 – 2008 Capital One Bowl
Wednesday, June 10: Michigan State 34, Notre Dame 31 (OT) – 9/18/10
Thursday, June 11: Wisconsin 20, Miami 14 – 2009 Champs Sports Bowl
Friday, June 12: Penn State 13, Ohio State 6 – 10/25/08
Monday, June 15: Nebraska 34, Ohio State – 10/8/11
Tuesday, June 16: Ohio State 42, Michigan 28 – 11/29/14
Wednesday, June 17: Michigan State 33, Georgia 30 (3 OT) – 2012 Outback Bowl
Thursday, June 18: Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 – 2011 Big Ten title game
Friday, June 19: Michigan 35, Notre Dame 31 – 9/10/11
