When the Badgers return to the field for fall camp, the offense will look a lot different than it did at the end of last season. Gone are Coach Rudolph, the team’s top three pass-catchers, and two starting offensive linemen.
Beyond that, UW has a first-year offensive coordinator in Bobby Engram, who comes to Wisconsin from the Baltimore Ravens. He’ll attempt to bring fresh concepts and bolster a struggling Badgers offense that’s failed to average more than 26 points per game in back-to-back years for the first time since 1991.
The Badgers return third-year starter Graham Mertz, a strong rushing attack led by Braelon Allen, and a talented offensive line expected to take a step forward under Bob Bostad.
Question marks still surround UW’s passing game that will feature a group of young and inexperienced pass-catchers led by Chimere Dike.
Nevertheless, with the help of a few familiar faces returning from injury, the Badgers’ offense could return to form in 2022.
Today BadgersWire examines three offensive players that missed time last season who could play critical roles in 2022: