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Donovan looks for another strong start for Wisconsin at UNLV

Sep 8, 2007 - 10:29 AM No. 5 Wisconsin (1-0) at UNLV (1-0) 10:00 pm EDT

LAS VEGAS (Ticker) -- Tyler Donovan began the season impressively against a Pac-10 Conference team. He is not likely to stumble against UNLV.

Aiming for a second straight strong start, Donovan leads No. 5 Wisconsin into its road opener Saturday against the Mountain West Conference's Rebels.

Last weekend, Donovan threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score as the Badgers pulled away from Washington State, 42-21.

P.J. Hill added a pair of rushing touchdowns for Wisconsin, which trailed in the first quarter, 14-7, before scoring 21 straight points to seize control.

While Wisconsin went 12-1 last year to set a school record for wins - in its first season under coach Bret Bielema, no less - UNLV was 2-10, including 1-7 in the middling MWC.

The Rebels already halved their 2006 victory total with a 23-16 triumph at Utah State in their season opener. Frank Summers' 11-yard TD run with 1:02 to play helped UNLV snap its 15-game road losing streak.

Wisconsin is 5-2 all-time against UNLV, posting an 18-3 win in the last meeting at home three years ago.

The Badgers have won their last 13 non-conference games and 10 straight overall.