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Wisconsin football: Six players to watch vs. Illinois

Oct 5, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looks to throw during the fourth quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin football opens its season this Friday night against Illinois. Here are three players on each side to keep an eye on.

Wisconsin football has a lot of new players who are going to get their feet wet this Friday when they host Illinois on Friday night. They need to replace Jack Coan, Jonathan Taylor, and Quintez Cephus on offense, and linebackers Zack Baun and Chris Orr on defense.