Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: Who reigns in Big Ten West?
The division has been consistently unpredictable in recent years, but Wisconsin's solid defense and offensive potential make the Badgers the team to beat in the West.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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College football media days for each FBS conference
We provide you with the schedule for each college football team's media day ahead of the 2021 season.
Superlatives for college football's true freshmen - Fastest prospect, strongest QB and more
We are giving superlatives -- best hands, most physical -- for the college football freshmen making their debuts this season.
College football preseason roundtable: best games, breakout stars and more
College football is less than two months away and our writers have you covered from best games to breakout stars and more.
NCAA athletes to profit off name, image and likeness (1:56)
Badgers land OL Brunner, No. 35 prospect in '22
Offensive lineman Joe Brunner is staying home, announcing he's committed to Wisconsin. Brunner is the No. 35 overall prospect in the 2022 class.
What will it take for college football's top contenders to win a national title this season?
How many "Ifs" stand between the country's best college football teams and the national title? Bill Connelly breaks down the roadblocks on the way to a championship.
How J.J. Watt became one of the biggest Cole Caufield superfans
As the Canadiens rookie winger's star rises, the future Hall of Fame defensive lineman has taken a strong interest. Here's how it all started.
College football's best Week 1 bets (1:36)
Ex-Badgers DE Burke accused of assaulting child
Thomas Burke, a former NFL player who was inducted into Wisconsin's Athletics Hall of Fame last year, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What would a 12-team playoff have looked like since 2014? Simulations, storylines and more
Bill Connelly crunches the numbers using SP+ to figure out the most likely scenarios for how a 12-team playoff would have played out since 2014.
Ranking college football's best teams over the next three seasons
With future rankings on quarterbacks, offenses and defenses in, it's time to look at the big picture. Which college football teams are set up best for success over the next three seasons?
Wisconsin, ND to open 2026 season at Lambeau
The Badgers and Fighting Irish were originally scheduled to play in Green Bay on Oct. 3 of last season. The game has been rescheduled to 2026.
Badgers tab McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD
Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin's Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the past few years working as his right-hand man. Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers' athletic director.
The best bets for college football's opening week (3:05)
Everything you need to know about next year's top NFL draft QB prospects
Five quarterbacks were picked in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. Who are the sure bets, up-and-comers and sleepers for 2022?
Ranking college football's 25 best defenses over the next three seasons
While offense seems to be the focus of most winning teams as of late, defense isn't an afterthought. Which teams look in the best shape over the course of the next three seasons?
Oklahoma takes over top spot in post-spring power rankings
While perennial title contenders Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State will have to replace quarterbacks this year, Oklahoma returns Spencer Rattler, helping the Sooners take the top spot in our updated offseason rankings.
Wisconsin, Utah scheduled to play in 2028, 2033
Wisconsin and Utah have announced a home-and-home series that will see the Badgers host in 2028 and the Utes returning the favor in 2033.
The best NFL draft sleeper picks from each Top 25 college football team
From third-round quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Joe Montana to tight ends Travis Kelce and George Kittle, here's a look at the best draft sleeper (third round or later) for each team in the Way-Too-Early Top 25.
The most intriguing 2022 NFL draft prospects from each Top 25 college football team
With the NFL draft just days away, here's a look at the top 2022 prospects from each school in the Way-Too-Early Top 25.
Wisconsin gives Chryst, five others extensions
Wisconsin announced on Friday that Paul Chryst and Greg Gard were among six head coaches whose contracts were extended.
Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?
Wisconsin's AD search could last 'a few months'
Saying that "we don't take the many successes we've had over the last several decades for granted," Wisconsin chancellor Rebecca Blank said the search to replace Barry Alvarez could last a few months.
Retiring Badgers AD Alvarez: It's 'been an honor'
Longtime Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez will retire from his post on June 30.
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards181.0119th
Rushing Yards164.667th
Points For25.195th
Points Against17.49th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Brunner | OT | Committed | 87 |
| Curtis Neal | DT | Committed | 80 |
| Myles Burkett | QB-DT | Committed | 78 |
| A'Khoury Lyde | CB | Committed | 78 |
| Tommy McIntosh | WR | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | J. Taylor | Doak Walker Award |
| 2019 | T. Biadasz | Rimington Trophy |
| 2018 | J. Taylor | Doak Walker Award |
| 2014 | M. Gordon III | Doak Walker Award |
| 2012 | M. Ball | Doak Walker Award |