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Football: Previewing Wisconsin’s opener against Illinois

Pinch yourself, it’s finally here.

Friday, the Wisconsin football team will take to the field for the first time since their heartbreaking New Year’s Day defeat in the Rose Bowl as they open up the season against Illinois at Camp Randall.

The Badgers enter the 2020 season with a bit of uncertainty. Wisconsin will look to replace current Colts running back and two-time Doak Walker Award-winner Jonathan Taylor on offense. In three years at Wisconsin, Taylor rushed for the record books, accumulating 6,174 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns. It will be no small task to replace his production.