This fall in University of Wisconsin sports has been filled with plenty of surprises, some pleasant and some not so much. While on one hand Badger football had one of the most disappointing seasons in program history, Badger basketball appears back on track for a return to the NCAA Tournament and possibly more. Volleyball and women’s soccer have already made impressive tournament runs. And early on, the women’s hockey team picked up right where they left off as the No. 1 team in the country while the young men’s hockey team continues to grow.
Needless to say there’s been a lot to talk about in Wisconsin sports this semester, but here are a few of the highlights:
Football: A season lost
Expectations were sky high for Badger football as they came into the season as College Football Playoff hopefuls and the No.