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Regular season superlatives for the Wisconsin football team

By Dillon Graff

Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) celebrates scoring a 71-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Nebraska during their football game Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Wiscvsnebraskafb 1120210262djpb
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) celebrates scoring a 71-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Nebraska during their football game Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Wiscvsnebraskafb 1120210262djpb /
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Leo Chenal; Wisconsin Football
Oct 16, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (5) shouts in excitement while entering the field prior to the game against the Army Black Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Best Offensive Player: Jake Ferguson

Braelon Allen aside, there was no more reliable player on offense than senior tight end – Jake Ferguson. He was Wisconsin’s highest-graded offensive player (85.2) among their preferred starters.

Jake Ferguson caught 43 passes (team-high) for 417 yards (2nd on team) en route to being named a very deserving 1st team All-Big Ten member.

Barry Alvarez’s grandson was a terrific four-year contributor for Wisconsin and his on-field production is going to be sorely missed.

Best Defensive Player: Leo Chenal

The pride of Grantsburg, WI was an absolute monster at ILB for the Wisconsin football team in 2021. That’s why it shouldn’t have come as a surprise when Chenal was named the Big Ten linebacker of the year.

Leo Chenal finished the regular season having registered: 106 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.

  • Overall grade: (91.2)  – 1st on Wisconsin’s defense
  • Run-defense grade: (93.6) – 1st on Wisconsin’s defense
  • Pass-rush grade: (92.2) – 1st Wisconsin’s defense
  • Tackling grade: (85.5) – 1st on Wisconsin’s defense

There are no guarantees that Chenal will be back for a Senior season, but he certainly gave fans a season we won’t soon forget. Leo Chenal is one of the best linebackers who have donned the cardinal and white.