The Wisconsin Badgers finished 2021 with one of college football’s truly elite defenses. They surrendered the fewest total yards per game — and it wasn’t really close (a margin of 30 yards). They held opponents to an average of 65 yards rushing, on a measly 2.1 yards per carry! And just for good measure, the Big Ten bullies allowed a ridiculous 16.2 points per contest. These are a few of the Badgers’ most impressive stats from the previous season, but they were dominant by any and all metrics.
While Ohio State fans likely do not want to hear that the momentum has carried over from one season to the next, it certainly has thus far.