The Wisconsin Badgers enjoyed an early bye week in Week 5 after starting the season 3-1, including 1-0 in conference play, and remain atop the Big Ten West after the weekend slate of games concluded.
While the Big Ten East has four undefeated teams still, the Badgers are the lone undefeated team in conference play out West, and will look to continue the trend when they face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Week 6.
However, there is an intriguing matchup down the line that could have significant conference implications that just saw another twist added to it.