Wisconsin running back Corey Clement (6) runs for a touchdown as Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Marz (61) defends against Rutgers Kaiwan Lewis (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Corey Clement ran for three scores and 115 yards in his first game in eight weeks, powering Wisconsin to a 48-10 victory on Saturday over Rutgers.
Clement had 11 carries, including a 21-yard scamper to the end zone after the junior burst through a narrow hole on the left side of the line for a 24-3 lead with 3:30 left in the second quarter.
It was a Halloween to remember for Clement following his eagerly-anticipated return from sports hernia surgery.
The Badgers (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten) overwhelmed the Scarlet Knights (3-5, 1-4) in their first trip to Madison.
Under constant pressure, quarterback Chris Laviano was just 4 of 14 for 31 yards with an interception. The offense mustered a season-low 165 yards.
Rutgers' only touchdown came when freshman Blessaun Austin intercepted a poor pass by Wisconsin's Joel Stave and returned it 50 yards for a score in the third quarter.
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Wisconsin running back Corey Clement (6) runs in for a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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Wisconsin cornerback Darius Hillary (5) up ends Rutgers running back Robert Martin (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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Wisconsin tight end Mitchell Herl (47) sacks Rutgers quarterback Chris Laviano (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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Rutgers Kaiwan Lewis tackles Wisconsin running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
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