3 Storylines to Watch Ahead of the 2024 Badger Football Season

We've made it to August, which means there is actual Badger football this month. But as Wisconsin takes the field in Platteville for fall camp, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. So what are some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2024 season?

1. Wide Receiver Room

Outside of Will Pauling and Bryson Green, the Badgers are in dire need of a third guy to step up in the offense. In fact, according to Pro Football Focus, the wide receiver group is the weakest on the entire roster. C.J. Williams or Boston College transfer Joseph Griffin Jr. are contenders to level up the room, although Green has been having quite the camp himself.

2. Quarterback Competition

The quarterback battle, which coaches Luke Fickell and Phil Longo still maintain is a true, open competition, will most likely last all the way up until the opener. I think in most eyes outside of the building, Tyler Van Dyke will start, but if the coaches want to keep their options open and continue to develop both, more power to them. It's just hard to see a scenario where veteran and one time Heisman candidate Van Dyke loses out. But don't expect Fickell to announce a starter anytime soon -- heck, we might just have to wait and see who breaks the first huddle on August 30th.

3. Defensive Line Questions

It's no secret the defensive line is a weak spot on the defense. The secondary is great and the linebacking core has been boosted by some new transfers, but the line is still largely unimproved from last year...maybe. Brandon Lane, the transfer from Stephen F. Austin, has garnered some attention early in camp. Maybe he can help James Thompson Jr. and company become a better group in 2024?