Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from ugly loss to Wisconsin in Week 4

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MADISON, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 21: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers is brought down by Josh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

2. Wisconsin’s offense is dangerous

There are a lot of outstanding running backs in college football having good starts to their seasons, but Jonathan Taylor is special.

In a game that the Badgers were looking to prove they belong among the elite in the Big Ten, Taylor served notice to the rest of the conference. He showed his full repertoire of speed, power, vision and burst. The offensive line had its way with the Michigan defensive line. Even when Taylor went out with cramps, the Badgers were effective running the ball.

We know about Taylor, however. What makes their offense dangerous is its complementary passing game. They didn’t throw often against Michigan, but that’s because they didn’t have to. However, Jack Coan was efficient with only three incomplete passes.

What they did show was an ability to convert third downs with the pass. With Quintez Cephus back at receiver for the Badgers, that gives them a legitimate receiving threat that teams have to check for.

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