Wisconsin Badgers (@BadgerFootball)
Luke Fickell (3rd year) (17-21)
Record: 4 - 8 (2 - 7) | Proj: 4 - 8 (#98) | SOS: (#3)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 4 - 8 (2 - 7) | Proj: 4 - 8 (#98) | SOS: (#3)
| Wisconsin's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Wisconsin vs Miami (OH) | -17.5 | 40.5 | W 17 - 0 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Wisconsin vs Middle Tennessee | -28.5 | 45.5 | W 42 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Wisconsin at Alabama | +17.5 | 45.5 | L 14 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Wisconsin vs Maryland | -10.5 | 44.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Wisconsin at Michigan | +17.5 | 42.5 | L 10 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Wisconsin vs Iowa | +5.5 | 37.5 | L 0 - 37 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Wisconsin vs Ohio State | +24.5 | 41.5 | L 0 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Wisconsin at Oregon | +31.5 | 44.5 | L 7 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | Wisconsin vs Washington | +10.5 | 44.5 | W 13 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Wisconsin at Indiana | +28.5 | 43.5 | L 7 - 31 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Wisconsin vs Illinois | +8.5 | 42.5 | W 27 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Wisconsin at Minnesota | -2.5 | 38.5 | L 7 - 17 | U | N | |
Record Prediction: 4.0 - 8.0 #98
Schedule Rating: #3
Record: 4 - 8( B1G: 2 - 7)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 2 - 10
Future 2026 Schedule
| Wisconsin's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Wisconsin vs Western Michigan | -24.0 | 57.0 | W 28 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Wisconsin vs South Dakota | -17.5 | 44.5 | W 27 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Wisconsin vs Alabama | +15.5 | 51.0 | L 10 - 42 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Wisconsin at USC | +14.0 | 50.5 | L 21 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Wisconsin vs Purdue | -12.0 | 44.5 | W 52 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Wisconsin at Rutgers | +1.0 | 43.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Wisconsin vs Northwestern | -9.5 | 42.5 | W 23 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Wisconsin vs Penn State | +6.5 | 47.0 | L 13 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Wisconsin at Iowa | +2.5 | 40.0 | L 10 - 42 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Wisconsin vs Oregon | +13.5 | 49.5 | L 13 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Wisconsin at Nebraska | +1.5 | 40.5 | L 25 - 44 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | Wisconsin vs Minnesota | +1.5 | 40.5 | L 7 - 24 | U | N | |
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (B1G: 3 - 6)
Spread Record 4 - 8 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
Played: 7 Elite, 1 Good, 0 Avg, 3 Bad, 1 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 177 points #77
2025 class: 227 points #27
2024 class: 239 points #23
2023 class: 188 points #58
2022 class: 194 points #44
Average Class Ranking: #46
Average Recruiting Points: 205
2025 class: 227 points #27
2024 class: 239 points #23
2023 class: 188 points #58
2022 class: 194 points #44
Average Class Ranking: #46
Average Recruiting Points: 205
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #35 - Best: #23 Worst: #58
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #35 - Best: #23 Worst: #58
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 241 points #15
2020 class: 226 points #25
2019 class: 220 points #29
2018 class: 195 points #45
2017 class: 194 points #39
Average Class Ranking: #31
Average Recruiting Points: 215
2020 class: 226 points #25
2019 class: 220 points #29
2018 class: 195 points #45
2017 class: 194 points #39
Average Class Ranking: #31
Average Recruiting Points: 215
2025 Portal Class #14 - 20 players, 88 Avg
2024 Portal Class #20 - 12 players, 89 Avg
2023 Portal Class #25 - 15 players, 87 Avg
2022 Portal Class #35 - 6 players, 86 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Jeff Grimes (in his first season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Simmons | 62 | 118 | 53% | 664 | 2 | 7 | 5.6 |
| Danny O'Neil (Tr) | 61 | 90 | 68% | 635 | 5 | 5 | 7.1 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrion Dupree | 83 | 363 | 2 | 4.4 | 84 |
| Dilin Jones | 76 | 300 | 2 | 3.9 | 16 |
| Gideon Ituka | 60 | 255 | 0 | 4.3 | 18 |
| Trech Kekahuna | 14 | 129 | 1 | 9.2 | 61 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Mason (Tr) | 30 | 398 | 4 | 13.3 | 45 |
| Vinny Anthony | 31 | 391 | 1 | 12.6 | 67 |
| Trech Kekahuna | 26 | 211 | 0 | 8.1 | 45 |
| Jayden Ballard (Tr) | 7 | 150 | 2 | 21.4 | 58 |
Defensive Coordinator Mike Tressel (in his second season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Posa | 57 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Cooper Catalano | 56 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Matthew Jung | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Alliegro | 48 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darryl Peterson | 33 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Mason Reiger (Tr) | 32 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Mason Posa | 57 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Christian Alliegro | 48 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Hallman | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mason Posa | 57 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Austin Brown | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 64% #24
Offense Returning Production: 67% #31
Defense Returning Production: 62% #33
Overall Returning Production: 64% #24
Offense Returning Production: 67% #31
Defense Returning Production: 62% #33
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #14
20 Commits, 87.6 Avg Rating
30% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 22% TY
2025 Portal Class #14
20 Commits, 87.6 Avg Rating
30% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 22% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 866.00 #35
Offense Talent #30 | Defense Talent #28
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #25 | 2021 #21
2025 Talent Rating: 866.00 #35
Offense Talent #30 | Defense Talent #28
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #25 | 2021 #21
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 4 - 8
2025 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 10
2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 7 - 6
2023 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2022 Record: 7 - 6
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
Four Year Record: 23 - 27
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 28 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 14 - 22
2025 Record: 4 - 8
2025 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 10
2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 7 - 6
2023 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2022 Record: 7 - 6
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
Four Year Record: 23 - 27
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 28 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 14 - 22
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 9 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2020 Record: 4 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 3
Spread: 3 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 4
2019 Record: 10 - 4
2019 Conf Record: 7 - 3
Spread: 8 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2018 Record: 8 - 5
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
Eight Year Record: 54 - 43
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 43 - 53 - 0
Eight Year Conference Record: 39 - 35
2021 Record: 9 - 4
2021 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 6 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
2020 Record: 4 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 3
Spread: 3 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 4
2019 Record: 10 - 4
2019 Conf Record: 7 - 3
Spread: 8 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2018 Record: 8 - 5
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
Eight Year Record: 54 - 43
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 43 - 53 - 0
Eight Year Conference Record: 39 - 35
| Wisconsin Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2023 | Reliaquest Bowl | Wisconsin vs LSU | +9.5 | 59.5 | L 31 - 35 |
| 2022 | Rate Bowl | Wisconsin vs Oklahoma State | -5.0 | 45.0 | W 24 - 17 |
| 2021 | Vegas Bowl | Wisconsin vs Arizona State | -8.5 | 42.5 | W 20 - 13 |
| 2020 | Mayo Bowl | Wisconsin vs Wake Forest | -7.0 | 51.5 | W 42 - 28 |
| 2019 | Rose Bowl | Wisconsin vs Oregon | -3.0 | 53.0 | L 27 - 28 |
| 2018 | Pinstripe Bowl | Wisconsin vs Miami | +2.5 | 43.5 | W 35 - 3 |
| 2017 | N/A | Wisconsin vs Miami | -6.5 | 46.0 | W 34 - 24 |
| 2016 | Cotton Bowl | Wisconsin vs Western Michigan | -6.5 | 54.0 | W 24 - 16 |
| 2015 | Holiday Bowl | Wisconsin vs USC | +3.0 | W 23 - 21 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .01 (132) | 1.23 (75) | 35% (130) | 2.28 (135) | 28.3 (89) | 32% | 67% | .19 (88) | 1.17 (20) | 45% (110) | 3.13 (25) | 28.7 (64) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .14 (97) | 1.12 (130) | 42% (73) | 4.02 (57) | 27.7 (101) | 36% | 60% | .18 (80) | 1.13 (11) | 43% (88) | 4.17 (105) | 29.1 (72) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 30:37 | 14.1 | 32% | 67% | 3.6 | 30.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 29:21 | 18.8 | 36% | 60% | 5.3 | 37.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 12.8 | 15.6 | 9 | 35.4% (130) | 2.28 (135) | 1.3 | 14 | 255 | 118 | 136 | 3.4 | 56% (24) | 42% (113) | 34% (132) | 38% (108) | 18% (119) | .01 (132) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 21.6 | 18.3 | 26.2 | 44.8% (110) | 3.13 (25) | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% (31) | 51% (100) | 44% (92) | 46% (118) | 13% (120) | .19 (88) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 22.6 | 21.4 | 24.5 | 42.2% (73) | 4.02 (57) | 1.5 | 19 | 351 | 154 | 197 | 4.4 | 51% (70) | 49% (65) | 46% (39) | 38% (107) | 17% (90) | .14 (97) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 23.1 | 20.4 | 32.8 | 43.4% (88) | 4.17 (105) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% (110) | 45% (22) | 45% (86) | 42% (81) | 12% (124) | .18 (80) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 56% (24) | 34% (132) | 35.1 | 118.3 | 3.4 | 9 (122) | .04 (107) | 2.82 (91) | 66% (103) | 12% (121) | 1.05 (34) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 47% (31) | 44% (92) | - | - | - | - | .06 (42) | 2.75 (43) | 71% (70) | 9% (89) | 0.86 (16) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 51% (70) | 46% (39) | 34.9 | 154.1 | 4.4 | 19 (73) | .12 (75) | 3.16 (46) | 75% (58) | 8% (37) | 0.8 (129) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 54% (110) | 45% (86) | - | - | - | - | .15 (81) | 3.27 (105) | 68% (36) | 7% (130) | 0.97 (60) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 42% (113) | 38% (108) | 13.1 | 22.7 | 136.4 | 6 | 10.4 | 9 (114) | 13 (119) | .03 (131) | 1.5 (105) | 33% (101) | 25% (120) | .2 (109) | 7% (95) | 2.1 (48) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 51% (100) | 46% (118) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (75) | .33 (106) | 1.4 (11) | 30% (97) | 29% (67) | .34 (91) | 4% (133) | 2 (70) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 49% (65) | 38% (107) | 17.3 | 30.4 | 196.7 | 6.5 | 11.4 | 14 (108) | 10 (63) | .16 (102) | 1.5 (100) | 30% (34) | 27% (111) | .15 (128) | 9% (132) | 1.8 (122) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 45% (22) | 42% (81) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (125) | .25 (76) | 1.3 (5) | 28% (123) | 28% (32) | .24 (42) | 5% (92) | 1.8 (19) |
Team Notes
(11/10) Fr LB Mason Posa was unreal vs Wash. Big future ❌
(10/12) Tire fire. Off has scored 34 pts vs four P4 teams ❌
(10/8) QB O'Neil 3rd string now? Edwards (inj), Simmons #2 ❌
(10/4) QB1 is now Hunter Simmons, looks better than others ❌
(9/20) Run Off pitiful, Pass Def bad vs MD. Bad loss ❌
(8/30) Run game bad vs M-OH, QBs bad, Def great ❌
(5/17) DL was portal focus, 7 adds, DE big need ❌
(5/15) LT Heywood out for season (ACL), big loss ❌
(5/15) DB looks light on bodies, CB could be 2 portals? ❌
(4/18) RBs Dupree & rFr Jones decent combo, depth? ❌
(4/4) OT Riley Mahlman a top OT via PFF past 2 yrs ❌
(3/31) QB portals Edwards (MD)/O'Neil (SDSU) meh ❌
(3/31) Def was decent, return a lot. 13 portals, 7 DL ❌
(3/24) Portal WR Hamper (Idaho) great find/weapon ❌
(3/19) WR meh LY, Anthony back, #2? Depth? ❌
(3/19) OL 3/5 back. Lots of depth, should be good ❌
(11/10) Fr LB Mason Posa was unreal vs Wash. Big future ❌
(10/12) Tire fire. Off has scored 34 pts vs four P4 teams ❌
(10/8) QB O'Neil 3rd string now? Edwards (inj), Simmons #2 ❌
(10/4) QB1 is now Hunter Simmons, looks better than others ❌
(9/20) Run Off pitiful, Pass Def bad vs MD. Bad loss ❌
(8/30) Run game bad vs M-OH, QBs bad, Def great ❌
(5/17) DL was portal focus, 7 adds, DE big need ❌
(5/15) LT Heywood out for season (ACL), big loss ❌
(5/15) DB looks light on bodies, CB could be 2 portals? ❌
(4/18) RBs Dupree & rFr Jones decent combo, depth? ❌
(4/4) OT Riley Mahlman a top OT via PFF past 2 yrs ❌
(3/31) QB portals Edwards (MD)/O'Neil (SDSU) meh ❌
(3/31) Def was decent, return a lot. 13 portals, 7 DL ❌
(3/24) Portal WR Hamper (Idaho) great find/weapon ❌
(3/19) WR meh LY, Anthony back, #2? Depth? ❌
(3/19) OL 3/5 back. Lots of depth, should be good ❌
Overall
Power Rating #55 | SP+ Rating #87
Performance Grade #101
Special Teams Grade #22
Record Prediction 4.0 - 8.0 #98
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 2 - 10
5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5
Power Rating #55 | SP+ Rating #87
Performance Grade #101
Special Teams Grade #22
Record Prediction 4.0 - 8.0 #98
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 2 - 10
5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5
Offense
Power #87 | SP+ #122 | Grade #125
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
Off Success #130 | Explosivness #75
Rush Grade #122 | Pass Grade #135
Rush Success #132 | Explosiveness #34
Pass Success #108 | Explosiveness #105
Run Block #100 | Pass Block #84
OL YDS #91 | Stuff Rate #72
Scoring Zone Off: #135
Power #87 | SP+ #122 | Grade #125
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
Off Success #130 | Explosivness #75
Rush Grade #122 | Pass Grade #135
Rush Success #132 | Explosiveness #34
Pass Success #108 | Explosiveness #105
Run Block #100 | Pass Block #84
OL YDS #91 | Stuff Rate #72
Scoring Zone Off: #135
Defense
Power #31 | SP+ #37 | Grade #43
Def Success #110 | Explosivness #20
Rush Success #92 | Explosiveness #16
Tackling #66 | Run Def #38
Pass Success #118 | Explosiveness #11
Pass Rush #36 | Coverage #100
F7 Havoc #89 | DB Havoc #133
DL YDS #43 | Def Stuff Rate #24
Scoring Zone Def #25
Power #31 | SP+ #37 | Grade #43
Def Success #110 | Explosivness #20
Rush Success #92 | Explosiveness #16
Tackling #66 | Run Def #38
Pass Success #118 | Explosiveness #11
Pass Rush #36 | Coverage #100
F7 Havoc #89 | DB Havoc #133
DL YDS #43 | Def Stuff Rate #24
Scoring Zone Def #25
Roster
Team Talent #35 Blue Chips: 24% #24
Offense Talent #30 Defense Talent #28
Crootin: '25 Class #77 - 4 YR Class: #35
Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
Portal Class #14 - 20 players, 88 Avg
30% of Roster from Portal, 22% TY
65 New Players, 69% of '25 Roster #85
Team Talent #35 Blue Chips: 24% #24
Offense Talent #30 Defense Talent #28
Crootin: '25 Class #77 - 4 YR Class: #35
Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
Portal Class #14 - 20 players, 88 Avg
30% of Roster from Portal, 22% TY
65 New Players, 69% of '25 Roster #85
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 12.8 - 21.6 | Scoring Margin: (-8.8)
Home: 16 - 18 (-2.7) | Road: 9 - 26 (-17.2)
OC: Jeff Grimes - in his first season
DC: Mike Tressel - in his second season
2025 Record: 4 - 8 (6 - 6 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 7 - 6 (6 - 7 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (23 - 27) | 8 Yr Record: (54 - 43)
Scoring: 12.8 - 21.6 | Scoring Margin: (-8.8)
Home: 16 - 18 (-2.7) | Road: 9 - 26 (-17.2)
OC: Jeff Grimes - in his first season
DC: Mike Tressel - in his second season
2025 Record: 4 - 8 (6 - 6 - 0) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 7 - 6 (6 - 7 - 0) (B1G: 5 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (23 - 27) | 8 Yr Record: (54 - 43)
Notes
Fr LB Mason Posa was unreal vs Wash. Big future
Fickell will return in '26. NIL $ coming
Tire fire. Off has scored 34 pts vs four P4 teams
QB O'Neil 3rd string now? Edwards (inj), Simmons #2
QB1 is now Hunter Simmons, looks better than others
Run Off pitiful, Pass Def bad vs MD. Bad loss
QB1 Edwards game time decision for MD
Run game bad vs M-OH, QBs bad, Def great
DL was portal focus, 7 adds, DE big need
LT Heywood out for season (ACL), big loss
Fr LB Mason Posa was unreal vs Wash. Big future
Fickell will return in '26. NIL $ coming
Tire fire. Off has scored 34 pts vs four P4 teams
QB O'Neil 3rd string now? Edwards (inj), Simmons #2
QB1 is now Hunter Simmons, looks better than others
Run Off pitiful, Pass Def bad vs MD. Bad loss
QB1 Edwards game time decision for MD
Run game bad vs M-OH, QBs bad, Def great
DL was portal focus, 7 adds, DE big need
LT Heywood out for season (ACL), big loss
'25 Offense
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.28 PPO
Awful Run Success 34%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.28 PPO
Awful Run Success 34%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
'25 Defense
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Good in Scoring Position 3.13 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Bad when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Good in Scoring Position 3.13 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 44%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Bad when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Returning Prod
WIS lost their '24 starting QB (100%) #1
Returning Production: 64% #24
Offense: 67% #31 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 78% #23, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3286 #47 | From Portal: 744 #53
Rush Prod: 46% #85 | Rec Prod: 83% #13
Def Front Seven: 53% - Secondary: 80%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
WIS lost their '24 starting QB (100%) #1
Returning Production: 64% #24
Offense: 67% #31 | Defense: 62% #33
OL Prod: 78% #23, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3286 #47 | From Portal: 744 #53
Rush Prod: 46% #85 | Rec Prod: 83% #13
Def Front Seven: 53% - Secondary: 80%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #87 - Power Rating: #55
2024 SP+ Overall: #60 - Power Rating: #45
2023 SP+ Overall: #28 - Power Rating: #28
2022 SP+ Overall: #42
2025 SP+ Overall: #87 - Power Rating: #55
2024 SP+ Overall: #60 - Power Rating: #45
2023 SP+ Overall: #28 - Power Rating: #28
2022 SP+ Overall: #42
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #122 - Power Rating: #87
2024 SP+ Offense: #100 - Power Rating: #67
2023 SP+ Offense: #90 - Power Rating: #67
2022 SP+ Offense: #68
2025 SP+ Offense: #122 - Power Rating: #87
2024 SP+ Offense: #100 - Power Rating: #67
2023 SP+ Offense: #90 - Power Rating: #67
2022 SP+ Offense: #68
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #37 - Power Rating: #31
2024 SP+ Defense: #22 - Power Rating: #73
2023 SP+ Defense: #6 - Power Rating: #26
2022 SP+ Defense: #20
2025 SP+ Defense: #37 - Power Rating: #31
2024 SP+ Defense: #22 - Power Rating: #73
2023 SP+ Defense: #6 - Power Rating: #26
2022 SP+ Defense: #20