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Wisconsin Football: Ranking the opponents Part 2

By Brian Sampson

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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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – SEPTEMBER 23: Markus Bailey #21 of the Purdue Boilermakers tackles Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines after a catch in the fourth quarter of a game at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 23, 2017 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Michigan won 28-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – SEPTEMBER 23: Markus Bailey #21 of the Purdue Boilermakers tackles Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines after a catch in the fourth quarter of a game at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 23, 2017 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Michigan won 28-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

6. Purdue Boilermakers

The Purdue Boilermakers surprisingly jumped into relevance last season by going 7-6 and securing a winning record. However, they might have a difficult time emulating that again in 2018, as they are projected to go just below .500.

Purdue’s defense is what took the biggest hit after having a major turnaround. Just about everyone is gone besides linebacker Markus Bailey. This should allow Wisconsin to rip through them with their powerful running game.

The Boilermakers are going to hope their offense is the unit to turn things around this year after struggling in 2017. They return a lot of players with experience and will rely on them to take the next step in their development in order to continue their winning ways.

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