UW’s success on offense this season has been predicated by how the rushing attack is going. The offense has the ability to move the ball well if the Badgers are efficient on the ground. But things get significantly more challenging when the run game is slowed.
How healthy freshman tailback Braelon Allen is by kickoff likely will determine how well the offense can perform. Allen was dealing with multiple leg injuries toward the end of the regular season, but he has been recovering during December and said he’ll be ready for the game. The offensive line likely will be missing two starters in Logan Bruss (foot) and center Joe Tippmann (undisclosed injury).