After a disappointing loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions last Saturday, the Wisconsin Badgers have fallen two spots to No. 17 in the latest AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
Although the Badgers did lose to a ranked opponent in now No. 13 Penn State, there were serious issues that emerged in the game for Wisconsin including difficulties with play calling and the overall offensive performance. The Badgers will need a better showing against MAC conference opponent Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
Besides Wisconsin, Indiana was the only other Big Ten team to drop in this weeks’ poll to unranked after a disappointing loss to the now No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes. Penn State moved up seven spots to No. 13, while the Ohio State Buckeyes moved up one spot to No. 3 after beating Minnesota on Thursday night.
Heading into Week 1, @UCLAFootball wasn't even on the horizon in the AFCA USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Well, the Bruins certainly are now.
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The top 10 includes Alabama(1), Georgia(2), Ohio State(3), Oklahoma(4), Texas A&M(5), Clemson(6), Notre Dame(7), Cincinnati(8), Florida(9) and Iowa State(10).
Wisconsin will face off next against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday at Camp Randall at 6:00 p.m. CST.