There's only one undefeated team left on the FBS level thanks to Wisconsin.
The Badgers handed Western Michigan its first loss of the season, beating the Broncos 24-16 in the Cotton Bowl. While Western Michigan did everything it could to hang around with Wisconsin for 60 minutes, in the end, every time the Broncos needed a stop Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli was there to crush their hopes.
Fumagalli finished the day with 83 yards and a touchdown on six receptions, the most impressive of which was probably this one.
#Wisconsin's Troy Fumagalli with a ridiculous catch.#CottonBowlpic.twitter.com/G3F0k66tE3
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) January 2, 2017
Is that catch even more impressive after you learn Fumagalli only has nine fingers?
The Wisconsin tight end wasn't the only player making a statement with strong catches. Western Michigan's Corey Davis pulled down this touchdown grab to give the Broncos a chance late in the fourth quarter. It was a desperation heave by Zach Terrell on fourth down, and you can get away with it when you have a guy who will likely be a first round draft pick to throw your prayer up to.
kevinmcguire: This is the #MACTION I have been waiting to see ESPN Cotton Bowl: Western Mic... https://t.co/nN7QyWMG31pic.twitter.com/0hYbufkt7S
— FanSportsClips (@FanSportsClips) January 2, 2017
Unfortunately for Western Michigan, after cutting it to a one-score game, Wisconsin recovered an onside kick. Wisconsin was then able to pick up a key first down when Bart Houston found -- who else? -- Troy Fumagalli for 26 yards on a third-and-8. The conversion allowed Wisconsin to run out the rest of the clock and get the win.
