2016 record: 11-3, 7-2 Big Ten
Coach: Paul Chryst (third year)
Sked or alive? Not much to see here until late. At BYU on Sept. 16 and at Nebraska on Oct. 7 could be tricky, but it’s not inconceivable Wisconsin is unbeaten heading its Nov. 18 showdown vs. Michigan. The regular-season finale at P.J. Fleck-led Minnesota shouldn’t be taken lightly either.
Why they’re here: Wisconsin is going to do Wisconsin things. It’s going to run the ball behind a veteran offensive line and grind its way to another attractive bowl game. But questions linger about the defense, which lost star LB Jack Cichy (knee) for the season and is on its third coordinator in three years.
