MADISON, WI (WSAU) – According to senior writer Mark Schlabach, the Badger football team came in at number 25 in ESPN’s post-spring rankings last Wednesday.
Wisconsin had not previously been listed by ESPN in the top 25, therefore there has been improvement in the eyes of the country’s leading sports media organization.
Many believe the Badgers are in a strong position to compete in the Big Ten in 2023 when you combine the football IQ of head coach Luke Fickell and the great minds of assistant coaches like new offensive coordinator Phil Longo.
Schlabach writes, “Now in his first official season at the helm, Luke Fickell will look to build off the momentum that he has created this offseason through personnel changes, transfer additions, and recruiting success. With former SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai under center and Phil Longo’s “Air Raid” offense, Wisconsin will try and flip the script on their passing game. With both Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi in the backfield in 2023, the Badgers’ offense could be one of the most dangerous in the country if they can open up the field in the air.”
Other Big Ten schools to make the rankings include Michigan at #2, Ohio State at #5, and Penn State at #8.
