MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin linebacker dynamic duo of Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa each tabbed themselves their first career Big Ten weekly honors on Monday afternoon.

The freshmen each played a major role in the Badgers first ranked win in the Luke Fickell era on Saturday, knocking off No. 24 Washington, 13-10.

Catalano led the team with 19 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, and a sack, which is a first for a Big Ten player since 2018. The performance led to his accolade as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.

Alongside Catalano, Posa was named the Co-Freshman of the Week, after tacking on 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced and recovered fumble.

Posa posed as one of the biggest factors throughout the majority of the game, with that forced fumble setting up Carter Smith fo

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