Fansided

Big Ten Football 2015 season preview and predictions

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 6, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Vonn Bell (11) and linebacker Joshua Perry (37) hold up a Big 10 sign after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Football Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ohio State defeats Wisconsin 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Vonn Bell (11) and linebacker Joshua Perry (37) hold up a Big 10 sign after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Football Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ohio State defeats Wisconsin 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 9
Next
Sep 28, 2013; Columbus, OH, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Joel Stave (2) is tackled during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2013; Columbus, OH, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Joel Stave (2) is tackled during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Overrated Team – Wisconsin

Losing Melvin Gordon will be a much bigger loss than people really anticipate for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2015. Sure, Corey Clement is a great running back who will employ the “next man up” mentality that Wisconsin has had at the position over the years, but he’s not Gordon.

Live Feed

Dilin Jones will be next great Wisconsin football running back
Dilin Jones will be next great Wisconsin football running back /

Saturday Blitz

  • 2023 Big Ten college football preview: Odds to win conference, win totals and predictions Betsided
  • Wisconsin Football flips 3-star defensive tackle from Northwestern Badger of Honor
  • Former Wisconsin Football stars to be featured on the next Wheaties box Badger of Honor
  • Top 10 Pac-12 Non-Conference games for 2023 Saturday Blitz
  • Believe it or not, Wisconsin Football has never played these FBS teams Badger of Honor

    • Wisconsin is set up to falter. I’m not saying the Badgers are the most overrated team in the Big Ten — as that honor may go to Michigan who has been dubbed future national champs by their own fans following the Harbaugh hiring — but the Badgers have the most to prove despite being thought of as a top 25 team.

    As stated earlier, Melvin Gordon’s departure will hurt the offense, as will the inconsistent quarterback play of senior Joel Stave. Last year, he struggled to put together any type of hot streak and ended with just 1,350 yards and nine scores.

    It will all come down to the improvement of the young quarterback. If he can put that wretched 2014 season behind him and step up to be a leader this year, the Badgers will be in good shape.

    However, I just don’t see that happening, as a team that got demolished 59-0 by Ohio State in the Big Ten title game last season returns just four starters on offense and six on defense — as well as losing its head coach to Oregon State.

    Expect an underwhelming season for the Badgers in 2015.

    Next: Offensive Player of the Year

    Home/College Football