After a disappointing 5-7 season, Wisconsin is in desperate need of a quick turnaround. Luke Fickell has gone out and added a new quarterback, a new offensive coordinator, and has completely rebuilt a porous defensive front. Despite all the shiny new toys however, it seems that the Big Ten media isn't optimistic about the 2025 Badgers.
In a media poll from Cleveland.com, the Badgers are predicted to finish 12th in the Big Ten. Wisconsin was picked 7th last year in the same preseason poll.
Should Badger fans' be worried about the preseason projections?
While preseason polls are rarely perfect, it does paint a bleak picture for the state of Badger football.