Wisconsin is ranked 18th in the first Associated Press College Football poll of the season.
Wisconsin joins Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State in the top-25.
The Buckeyes are ranked second.
Wisconsin returns one of the country’s top running backs in sophomore Braelon Allen.
He joins a veteran quarterback in Graham Mertz and an offensive line that should be improved.
The Badgers’ defense has reloaded with players like sack leader Nick Herbig and nose tackles Keeanu Benton leading the way.
Most college football analysts expect the Badgers to be better than last year’s 9-and-4 record.
