Despite not having taken the field yet this season the Wisconsin Badgers continue to rise in the national rankings.
In the newly-released Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports the team rose one spot to No. 14 in the nation, still slotted as the No. 3 team in the Big Ten behind Ohio State and Penn State.
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Big movers in the poll include North Carolina dropping seven spots to No. 13, Coastal Carolina shooting up into the rankings and Auburn falling out of the top-25 after their loss at South Carolina.
The Badgers are now five days away from opening their season at home against the Illinois Fighting Illini, beginning the quest for their first conference championship since 2012.
If we’ve seen one thing so far this season its been sloppy play, blown coverages and questionable decision making. If there’s one year where the most buttoned-up programs will find success it’s this one. Yes, one of those well-coached, well-prepared teams are the Wisconsin Badgers.