Everything you need to know about the 2023 Buffalo Bulls

Preview of Wisconsin’s Week 1 Opponent

Wisconsin begins its 2023 campaign this Saturday as the Buffalo Bulls visit Madison for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.

SP+ has the Bulls as the nation’s No. 97 team (No. 85 offense, No. 111 defense). There is not a better matchup for Luke Fickell and his new staff to get things going on the right foot. After April’s Spring game saw a defensive-dominated day and several Tanner Mordecai interceptions, Wisconsin fans are starved for a glimpse at what the new offense under Phil Longo can achieve.

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Well, Buffalo went 7-6 in the MAC last season and only have a returning production rate of 56%. The team is projected to be among the MAC’s best this season, but that isn’t saying much in the grand scheme of the sport.

Before we get to Saturday, here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Buffalo Bulls:

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Iowa Hawkeyes

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Iowa Hawkeyes

Wisconsin is fresh off its best showing of the season, a 30-13 victory over Purdue where the team ran for more than 300 yards and forced five turnovers.

The celebration cannot last long, though, as on the horizon is a game that will define the Badgers’ season: a home matchup with No. 9 Iowa.

This game projects to be a classic one on a surface level. Wisconsin and Iowa both need a strong run game to succeed, yet each team’s defense is among the nation’s best in stopping the run.

With a win, Wisconsin will move into the driver’s seat in the Big Ten West with only four games to go. With a loss, Iowa will capture a stranglehold on the division and the Badgers will fight for bowl eligibility.

Before we go into keys to victory, here is a complete team preview of the 2021 Iowa Hawkeyes:

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Army Black Knights

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Army Black Knights

The Wisconsin Badgers will face off against the Army Black Knights on Saturday night for the first time in program history.

Army enters the contest with a 4-1 record on the season thanks to wins against Georgia State, Western Kentucky, UConn and Miami (Ohio). They do so scoring more than 34 points per game…but only throwing the ball 5-7 times.

The matchup between these two teams presents a captivating case study for those who love old-school football. Wisconsin relies heavily on the run game and time of possession, while Army runs the triple-option and only throws six passes per game.

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Here is a complete team preview for the 2021 Army Black Knights: