After eking out a win in Piscataway last Saturday, Northwestern (4-3, 4-1) enters their Week 9 clash against Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1) still atop the Big Ten West. This week, the Wildcats have a difficult test hosting a talented Badger football team. Here are three things to know about Wisconsin:

Wisconsin’s running game is the backbone of the Badger’s offense

Wisconsin’s sophomore running back Jonathan Taylor is the main weapon for the Badgers offense. With the inconsistencies of Alex Hornibrook at quarterback, the Badgers have had no issue handing the ball off to their extremely talented back.