The Wisconsin Badgers were not a strong rushing defense team last season. Alabama Football rolled into Madison and gained 181 yards on the ground. For the season, the Badgers averaged 4.63 yards against opponent runs. That stat placed Wisconsin at No. 94 among FBS teams.
This season, Wisconsin is No. 5 in average yards allowed per rush, at 1.34 yards. The stat is misleading. According to ESPN's FPI calculations, in two games the Badgers have played the FBS No. 115 Strength of Schedule.,
Even the most sunshine-pumping Wisconsin fans must know the lofty No. 5 stat is almost meaningless.