Wisconsin Football: 5 reasons to be optimistic for 2018

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers cheers during the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers cheers during the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 30: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers cheers during the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 30: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers cheers during the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

The Wisconsin Football team figures to be a powerhouse in 2018. Here are five reasons why you can be optimistic about their upcoming season.

The Wisconsin Football team is predicted by many to begin the season in the top 10 of the Coaches and Media poll. They even kicked off at No. 6 in Sporting News’ latest college football poll.

After going 13-1 last season including an Orange Bowl win over the Miami Hurricanes, the Badgers won’t be satisfied finishing at No. 6 at the end of the season. Instead, they have their sight set on much higher goals. Much, much higher.

The Badgers are unquestionably looking to make the first College Football Playoff in school history and challenge for the National Title. In past seasons, that might’ve just been a pipe dream. But Wisconsin has the offensive weapons and more to truly contend in 2018. Their defense should also be good enough to keep them in most games.

Fans can certainly look forward to a lot of good things to come from the Badgers next year. Here are five reasons why you can be optimistic about the upcoming season.