A new season is finally underway in madtown Saturday as the Badgers begin their season against an FCS opponent in Northern Iowa. The Badgers are coming off a season in which they had a record setting offense, a heisman trophy finalist, won a second straight big ten title, and lost their second consecutive Rose Bowl. The Badgers return that heisman finalist, and with Penn St and Ohio St ineligble, the Badgers are a very safe bet to at least return to a second straight Big ten championship game and win the Leaders Division again.
Despite being an FCS opponent, Northern Iowa is no slouch. They nearly defeated two BCS opponents last year, and are ranked in the top 10 at their level in the preseason poll. Wisconsin has not lost at home since 2009, and hasnt lost a nonconference regular season game since 2003, the second longest streak in the nation.
Its certainly good to have football back in mad town. Montee Ball should have another great season, but I find it hard to believe theyll be as impressive as last year. It may not have to be though, I think at the very least the Badgers will be back in Indy for the Big ten championship game, but I also think the skies the limit, and a run at the national title is not out of the question. One game at a time though, and Northern Iowa is a decent test to start the season.
Prediction: Despite being one of the best FCS teams in the country, the Badgers speed and size is simply to much, especially at Camp Randall, where the Badgers have made a habit of slaughtering inferior opponents. It may start slow, but at some point the Badgers will get the train rolling. Badgers 49 Panthers 13
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