Wisconsin Football: 3 takeaways from comeback win over Indiana
By Phil Poling
Wisconsin is a College Football Playoff contender
The first quarter was a rough one for Wisconsin Saturday, with only two offensive possessions in the opening quarter. The first ended in an interception in the endzone, while the second possession ended in a punt following a three-and-out.
The Badgers’ third possession came after the Hoosiers kicked a field goal to go up 10-0, but Wisconsin showed great resilience and marched down the field for a score of their own. It only took seven plays, but Alex Hornibrook completed passes on two third down attempts that kept the drive alive.
And we haven’t even mentioned the guys in the trenches for Wisconsin yet. Every year, the Badgers tend to have one of the most formidable units up front – both offensively and defensively. And that’s what it takes to win in the Big Ten, unlike the Big 12 where everything’s spread out.
The Badgers rank in the top five defensively for points given up to their opponents, surrendering only 12.9 points per game. This number will spike over the next couple weeks, but with an offense that averages 35 points per game, the Badgers will be in good shape.
If Wisconsin can get off to better starts and limit their offensive turnovers, whoever they meet in the Big Ten Championship shouldn’t take them lightly; I’m looking at you Penn State.