The University of Wisconsin football record book shows what could be described anecdotally: The Badgers offense never has been better than it’s been in the past 25 years.
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Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson looks for an open receiver during a 2011 game in Madison.
ANDY MANIS, Associated Press
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Jonathan Taylor breaks free for a touchdown against Kent State during their 2019 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
STEVE APPS, State Journal archives
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Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon breaks free against Nebraska during their 2014 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
MORRY GASH, Associated Press
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Wisconsin's Jared Abbrederis catches a pass against Penn State during their 2013 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
MORRY GASH, Associated Press
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Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon tries to power past Northern Illinois cornerback Kiaree Daniels during their 2009 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
MORRY GASH, Associated Press
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Wisconsin tight end Travis Beckum holds on to a 25-yard touchdown pass against Citadel during their 2007 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives
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Lance Kendricks rumbles for a big gain against Minnesota during their 2010 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives
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Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Thomas looks to block during a 2006 game against San Diego State at Camp Randall Stadium.
MORRY GASH, Associated Press
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Michael Deiter makes a block against Michigan during their 2018 game in Ann Arbor, Mich.
PAUL SANCYA, Associated Press
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Wisconsin's Travis Frederick blocks South Dakota's Shea Williams during their 2011 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
ANDY MANIS, Associated Press
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Wisconsin's Beau Benzschawel blocks against Nebraska during their 2018 game against Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium
MORRY GASH, Associated Press
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Wisconsin offensive line Rob Havenstein blocks against Northwestern during their 2014 game in Evanston, Ill.
NAM Y. HUH, Associated Press
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Taylor Mehlhaff made 50 field goals during his Badgers career.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives
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Get to know members of Wisconsin football's 2026 recruiting class
Benjamin Novak — Offensive line
Hometown : Merrillville, Indiana
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Tayshon Bardo — Wide receiver
Hometown : Mishawaka, Indiana
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Carmelow Reed — Outside linebacker
Hometown : Olympia Fields, Illinois
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Carsen Eloms — Cornerback
Hometown : Fishers, Indiana
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Ryan Hopkins — Quarterback
Star ranking : 4 by Rivals, 3 by 247Sports and On3
Hometown : Santa Ana, California
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Maddox Cochrane — Offensive lineman
Hometown : Richmond, Virginia
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Aden Reeder — Inside linebacker
Hometown : Cincinnati, Ohio
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Arthur Scott — Defensive lineman
Hometown : Streetsboro, Ohio
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Ben Wenzel — Inside linebacker
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Djidjou Bah — Defensive lineman
Hometown : Germantown, TennesseeÂ
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Jack Sievers — Tight end
Hometown : Everett, Washington
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Jack Janda — Tight end
Hometown : Orchard Lake, Michigan
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Zachary Taylor — Safety
Hometown : Fulshear, Texas
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Zion Legree — Wide receiver
Hometown : Pensacola, Florida
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Zion Legree — Wide receiver
Hometown : Pensacola, Florida
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Jayden Petit — wide receiver
Hometown : Naples, Florida
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Jayden Petit — wide receiver
Hometown : Naples, Florida
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Amari Latimer — running back
Hometown : Tyrone, Georgia
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Amari Latimer — running back
Hometown : Tyrone, Georgia
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Dononvan Dunmore — Cornerback
Hometown : Clovis, California
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Yahya Gaad — Outside linebacker
Hometown : Medina, Tennessee
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Yahya Gaad — Outside linebacker
Hometown : Medina, Tennessee
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Qwantavius Wiggins — running back
Hometown : Fairburn, Georgia
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Qwantavius Wiggins — running back
Hometown : Fairburn, Georgia
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Brady Bekkenhuis — Offensive lineman
Star ranking : 4 in 247Sports Composite, 3 on 247Sports and On3
Hometown : Arlington, Massachusetts
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Brady Bekkenhuis — Offensive lineman
Star ranking : 4 in 247Sports Composite, 3 on 247Sports and On3
Hometown : Arlington, Massachusetts
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Keeyshawn Tabuteau — Wide receiver
Hometown : Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Kah'ni Watts — Safety
Hometown : Iowa Colony, Texas
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