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Wisconsin Football: 5 bold predictions for the 2018 season

By Brian Sampson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Running back Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs the ball against linebacker Chris Worley #35 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: Running back Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs the ball against linebacker Chris Worley #35 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 30: Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers passes 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: Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers passes 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) /

4. Alex Hornibrook throws for 30 touchdowns

Hornibrook has been the model of inconsistency during his first two seasons in Madison. The junior quarterback has flashed great potential here and there (including in the Orange Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes), but has also thrown maddening interceptions (15 last season).

However, Hornibrook will use his great performance against Miami (23-34, 258 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions) to have a tremendous junior season.

As previously mentioned, he has all the receiving weapons he could need. He also threw for 25 touchdowns last year, second-most in school history (Russel Wilson is No. 1 with 33). Hornibrook will further cement himself in the playbook this season, as he tops last year’s mark and throws for 30 touchdowns.

Fueled by three easy games to start the season, Hornibrook will get off to a tremendous start and capitalize on all of the attention Jonathan Taylor garners from defenses. Look for Hornibrook to show off his improved arm strength and tear defenses apart.

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