Wisconsin Football Notebook: What We Learned From The Season Opener

Takeaways from the season opener vs. Illinois State:

The No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) kicked off the 2022 college football season on Saturday night with a 38-0 victory over the visiting Illinois State Redbirds at Camp Randall Stadium.

Behind a balanced and efficient offensive performance, the Badgers totaled 440 yards in Bobby Engram’s first game as offensive coordinator.

Even on a night where Jim Leonhard’s defense came out flat, they still managed to pitch a shutout against the Redbirds.

Although the game was against a lowly FCS opponent, there were still plenty of noteworthy takeaways. Even though nobody asked for my thoughts, you’re going to get them anyway.

Here are a few observations upon re-watching the Wisconsin Badgers 38-0 victory over Illinois State: