The Wisconsin Badgers had a bit of a disappointing season in Year 1 of the Luke Fickell era, going 7-6 in 2023, which included a 35-31 loss to the LSU Tigers in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Throughout the year, Wisconsin saw struggles on both sides of the ball as they dealt with injuries and inconsistencies offensively, while slow starts marred the defense for much of the year.
What did defensive coordinator Mike Tressel feel could've improved last season?
It all began with spring ball, where Tressel felt the team didn't realize their athleticism woes early enough, setting their preparation back a notch.