Wisconsin punter out-rushes Penn State star running back in first half of Badgers vs. Nittany Lions

Nittany Lions running back Nick Singleton held to 10 yards on six carries.

Wisconsin punter Andy Vujnovich out-rushed Penn State star running back Nick Singleton in the first half of the Badgers' Big Ten opener against the Nittany Lions on Saturday.

Vujnovich, a junior from Mukwonago, Wis., had 13 yards on two carries in the first half, while Singleton, a true freshman from Reading, Pa., was held to just 10 yards on six carries.

The Badgers were able to control the clock and keep the ball out of Singleton's hands for much of the first half. Wisconsin ran 29 plays to Penn State's 17 in the first half, and held a 177-80 advantage in total yards.

The Badgers' rushing attack was led by Chez Mellusi, who had 63 yards on 12 carries.

The Badgers' rushing attack was led by Chez Mellusi, who had 63 yards on 12 carries. The senior running back had a pair of carries that each went for 15 yards.

Braelon Allen added 51 yards on 13 carries for the Badgers. The sophomore running back had a pair of carries for 13 and 14 yards.

The Badgers were able to move the ball effectively on the ground all game, finishing with 226 rushing yards on 42 carries.

Vujnovich's first carry of the game went for 13 yards.

Vujnovich's first carry of the game came on a fake punt in the first quarter. The junior took the snap and ran around the right side for 13 yards and a first down.

Vujnovich's second carry came in the second quarter. He took the snap and ran up the middle for 1 yard and a first down.

Vujnovich's 13-yard run was the longest run by a Wisconsin punter since 2016.

Wisconsin improves to 2-0 on the season, while Penn State falls to 0-1.

The win was the second straight for the Badgers to open the season. Wisconsin beat Illinois State 38-0 in the season opener.

The loss was the first of the season for Penn State. The Nittany Lions had a bye in Week 1.

Wisconsin will host Washington State next Saturday, while Penn State will travel to Auburn.