The Badgers come into the game ranked 21st in the country in rushing, averaging 229.2 yards per game on the ground. Freshman running back Jonathan Taylor leads the ground attack, with 1,847 yards this season. Taylor ran for over 200 yards three times this season. The Miami Hurricanes defensive line faces one of their biggest challenges of the season.
The Miami defense is currently ranked 43rd in FBS against the run. The defense is led by the play of their defensive line. Playing behind them is the Canes all-Sophomore linebacking core, led by Shaquille Quarterman, who’s second on the team with 76 tackles.