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Chris Borland recalls favorite tackle from Wisconsin career

It came against future 49ers teammate Carlos Hyde.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read
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What happened: Chris Borland highlighted one tackle from his Wisconsin career as his favorite, pointing to a play against Carlos Hyde. The matchup later carried an NFL wrinkle when Hyde became his teammate with the 49ers.

Why it matters: The note taps into Borland's standing as a decorated Big Ten defender and gives an old college moment a fresh league connection. It also lands as a nostalgia item rather than a new competitive development.

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