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Fickell: Badgers pass protection “was really good” vs. Purdue

The Wisconsin Badgers came into the season with a completely new offense, headlined by transfer quarterback Tanner Mordecai, the new pass-catchers, and well-acknowledged offensive coordinator Phil Longo.

However, one group that remained fairly similar was the offensive line, which returned starters Jack Nelson, Tanor Bortolini, Michael Furtney, and Riley Mahlman.

Center Jake Renfro was expected to be a high-profile transfer at center, but multiple injuries sidelined him through the course of the offseason, as well as the beginning of the season, while guard Joe Huber has occupied the starting left guard role.

While there was continuity along the offensive line, a transition from guard to center for Tanor Bortolini, as well as a new offensive scheme led to questions on how quickly the offensive line would acclimate.