Joel Stave threw two touchdown passes and Wisconsin's running game showed signs of life as the Badgers defeated Illinois, 31-14, on Saturday. Stave threw for 254 yards for the Badgers (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten). Montee Ball finished with 116 yards rushing on the ground, and two touchdowns grabs for the Badgers. Wisconsin took a 10-7 lead into the fourth quarter, before putting up 21 points to run away with the game.