Early indications from Wisconsin fall camp are that the defense is going to be pretty stellar in Madison this year, which can't be far from the truth, according to Kelley Ford Ratings, which has the Badgers listed as the 22nd best defense in the country. Rated as an 87.0 out of 100, it's one of the best ratings in the FBS.
Kelley Ford has Wisconsin rated as the 22nd-best defense going into the season
The average team rating on the Kelley Ford 100-point scale is a 50. Wisconsin is rated 37 points higher and is considered one of the better units in the country.