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Madison police brace for surge of Huskers fans

Madison police are gearing up for a Badgers game unlike any they?ve seen, with between 20,000 and 40,000 Cornhuskers fans, most of whom won?t make it into Camp Randall Stadium, expected to descend on nearby bars to watch Saturday?s first Big Ten matchup between the two teams.

?It?s like a first date ? you don?t know what to expect,? said Madison Police Lt. Dave McCaw.To deal with the Nebraska throng ? and whatever comes with it ? the department is calling out its Special Events Team.