Since Caleb Williams had announced he would leave Oklahoma, three destinations have repeatedly been named in reports on his potential destinations for next season: USC, UCLA and LSU. But Wisconsin has also apparently emerged as a serious contender for the former Sooner, according to Gerry Hamilton of On3 Sports.
The Badgers went 9–4 in 2021, including 6–3 in the Big Ten behind the play of quarterback Graham Mertz, who finished with 1,958 yards and 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
Despite a winning season, Wisconsin fell short of winning a division title and returning to the Big 10 championship game.