The Badgers had a stellar 12-0 regular season, easily winning all of their games, earning them a spot in the Big Ten Championship game, which they lost to Ohio State 27-21. But Wisconsin defeated Miami 34-24 in the Orange Bowl, ending their near-perfect season on a high note.

Recruiting and Offseason

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2018 class ranks as the nation’s 44th recruiting class (ninth in the Big Ten) as compared to Penn State’s 2018 class, ranked at sixth in the nation and second in the Big Ten (per 247 Sports).