(Editor’s note: With the season fast approaching, we want to take some time to familiarize ourselves with each of Indiana’s opponents this fall. This week, that’s exactly what we’ll do. Contributors from every SB Nation Big Ten team site have offered overviews of their respective programs, and we’ll run through each school in the order in which they appear on IU’s schedule.)
Up next: Wisconsin
Wisconsin - Bucky’s Fifth Quarter (Drew Hamm)
List your team’s key departures (name, position, role) u200b
- Jonathan Taylor, running back, Doak Walker winner
- Tyler Biadasz, center, Rimington winner
- Quintez Cephus, wide receiver, top wideout
- Reggie Pearson, safety, out for season with undisclosed medical issue
- Chris Orr and Zack Baun linebackers; sack leaders on team, now in NFL
List your team’s key returnees (name, position, role) u200b
- Jack Coan, quarterback, veteran starter
- Jake Ferguson, tight end, grandson of Barry Alvarez, very good
- Jack Sanborn, inside linebacker, leading tackler
- Every defensive back returns (except Pearson); Faion Hicks (CB) and Eric Burrell (S) are the two best
- Whole d-line returns too; Isaiahh Loudermilk (DE) is probably the most talented but look out for NT Keeanu Benton
- Cole Van Lanen, left tackle, anchors the OL
List a few true freshmen or transfers that will make an instant impact (name, position, role) u200b
Jalen Berger, 4-star running back, from New Jersey, Wisconsin has had a lot of success with that position from that state; one of the highly rated 4-star outside linebackers (Kaden Johnson or Nick Herbig) who plays well in fall practice; I don’t foresee a lot of freshmen playing a lot of snaps unless there are injuries this year.