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Wisconsin Football: Four reasons the Badgers will beat Western Kentucky

By Joe Orlofski

MADISON, WI - NOVEMBER 21: The Wisconsin Badgers flag is out against Northwestern Wildcats on November 21, 2015 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Tom Lynn/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - NOVEMBER 21: The Wisconsin Badgers flag is out against Northwestern Wildcats on November 21, 2015 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Tom Lynn/Getty Images) /
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MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 18: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts to a touchdown by Kendric Pryor #3 during the third quarter of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

3. The Badger offense is just too good

The Wisconsin Badgers are returning almost every starter from the offense except for tight end Troy Fumagalli.  That offense, with help from a good defense, led the Badgers to a 12-0 regular season last year.  They also almost beat Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship and beat Miami in the Orange Bowl.

As we all know, the Badger offense operates mostly on the run game, but that wouldn’t be possible without a decent offensive line.  And that’s something Wisconsin has always had in recent years. Jon Dietzen, Michael Deiter, Tyler Biadasz, Beau Benzschawel, and David Edwards make up arguably the best line in college football (and probably some pro teams).

They even graced SI’s cover.

From there, Wisconsin has a Heisman candidate running back in Jonathan Taylor.  Taylor exploded for the Badgers in 2017, breaking records along the way.  He returns for his sophomore season, looking to expand on those numbers.

Wisconsin also has one of the best receiving core in years, although they took a hit with the suspension of Quintez Cephus(Indefinite) and Danny Davis (2 games).  They still have junior A.J. Taylor and sophomore Kendrick Pryor, who both looked good in 2017.  The Badgers can also turn to junior tight end Kyle Penniston and redshirt freshman Jake Ferguson as reliable 3rd down options.

Finally, the Badgers return redshirt junior quarterback Alex Hornibrook, who seems to be getting better every year.  If he can limit the interceptions, he should easily be able to pick apart the WKU defense to move the ball when needed.

The Badgers offense has just too many weapons and is too good for WKU to stop.