ESPN reports odds-makers expect another solid season from Wisconsin football
An article from ESPN indicates how CG Technology is reporting Over/Under win-loss totals for 50 NCAA football teams. The Wisconsin number is set at 9.5 wins.
Other Big Ten odds were set for THE Ohio State (10), Penn State (9.5), Michigan (9), Northwestern (7), Iowa (6.5), Michigan State (6.5), Nebraska (6), Indiana (5.5). Northwestern, Iowa, and Nebraska are all divisional foes in the Big Ten West (Legends? Leaders?).
This Badgers 2017 schedule skips the Buckeyes and gets Michigan in Madison. Wisconsin’s 2017 opponents combined for an even 76-76 record during the 2016 season. Wisconsin will see head coaches in their inaugural season in games with Florida Atlantic (Lane Kiffin), Indiana (Tom Allen), Minnesota (PJ Fleck), Purdue (Jeff Brohm).
Next: Grading the Difficulty of the Badgers Schedule
Since the 1993 season, when Wisconsin won its first Rose Bowl under Barry Alvarez, the Badgers have averaged around 9 wins per season (8.958 to be precise). The Badgers have played in a bowl game in 22 of the last 25 seasons including its current stretch of 15 consecutive bowl appearances.
2016: (11-3) Cotton Bowl W
2015: (10-3) Holiday Bowl W
2014: (11-3) Outback Bowl W
2013: (9-4) Capital One Bowl L
2012: (8-6) Rose Bowl L
2011: (11-3) Rose Bowl L
2010: (11-2) Rose Bowl L
2009: (10-3) Champs Sports Bowl W
2008: (7-6) Champs Sports Bowl L
2007: (9-4) Outback Bowl L
2006: (12-1) Capital One Bowl W
2005: (10-3) Capital One Bowl W
2004: (9-3) Outback Bowl L
2003: (7-6) Music City Bowl L
2002: (8-6) Alamo Bowl W
2001: (5-7)
2000: (9-4) Sun Bowl W
1999: (10-2) Rose Bowl W
1998: (11-1) Rose Bowl W
1997: (8-5) Outback Bowl L
1996: (8-5) Copper Bowl W
1995: (4-5-2)
1994: (7-4-1) Hall of Fame W
1993: (10-1) Rose Bowl W
Next: Badgers Primed for another Successful Year
Plaudits for D’Cota Dixon:
Take a few minutes to read about the incredible work ethic and perseverance of Wisconsin S D’Cota Dixon.
"He will impact people as long as he lives."
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) May 18, 2017
Proud of our guy @DcotaDixon1 for his remarkable journey and growth.https://t.co/7HTicr4Xhl
Dixon is one of only a handful of athletes nationally to receive the prestigious “Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award” for 2017. The award is given to athletes who overcome tremendous obstacles in their personal or academic life. He started all 14 games last season and was named a 3rd Team All-Big Ten performer. Dixon will likely play an important role in a Badgers secondary that has to replace key contributors Leo Musso and Sojourn Shelton from the 2016 season.
Wisconsin opens the 2017 season by hosting Utah State on September 1st.