As spring turns into summer and we inch closer to college football season, a preseason idea of where teams stand begins to take shape.
For Wisconsin, there are legitimate questions on both sides of the football. The Badgers were one of college football’s elite defenses, but lost key starters, such as linebackers Leo Chenal and Jack Sanborn, to the NFL draft.
Offensively, the Badgers failed to find their rhythm last season. Can Graham Mertz put it all together in year three as a starter? Will an unproven receiver room be ready to lead the charge? The running back room is the one sure thing in terms of skill positions as the Badgers return Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi to lead the way.
Where does USA TODAY’s post-spring college football top 25 have the Badgers? Here is a look at the complete rankings: