Wisconsin Football: 3 bold predictions vs. USF in Week 1

Both USF and Wisconsin football are looking for bounce-back seasons. What will happen in their season opener between the two teams?

Both South Florida and Wisconsin are looking to answer questions coming into this season.

For the Bulls they are looking to answer, “Will the real South Florida please stand up?” Which team will stand? The one that started 7-0, or the team that finished 0-6?

For the Badgers, they are looking to answer, “Do we have an offense outside of Jonathan Taylor?” Better yet, “Do we even need one?” The Badgers settled on Jack Coan at quarterback over highly touted freshman Graham Mertz, and it was announced that Quintez Cephus is on Wisconsin’s depth chart for the game.

What does that mean for the game?

3. Jonathan Taylor will have huge opening game

OK, OK, so a not-so-bold prediction, but you have to admit this lines up for No. 23 to have a huge game. This could be the start of another 2,000-yard season for Jonathan Taylor.

We know he might be the best running back in college football, but he’s also taking on one of the worst run defenses in college football as well. The South Florida Bulls allowed 247.5 yards per game and gave up 36 rushing touchdowns.

We know what the Badgers are going to bring along their offensive line, and — as if they needed more incentive — they’ll be starting a relatively inexperienced quarterback. That means lots of carries for Taylor