So here I was, just minding my own business watching Clemson boat race Alabama in a result that literally everyone predicted, and it got me thinking.
What does Wisconsin truly have to do to be considered among those consistently in play for the College Football Playoff?
Now, before we get started, there are the obvious:
As much of a cop-out as it sounds to say so succinctly, it all boils down to recruiting. Wisconsin will never consistently recruit at the level of Michigan or Ohio State, but Wisconsin consistently ending up between Nos. 20-25 nationally and really being efficient and making the most of its classes will be paramount for making another run at an undefeated season and ultimately the College Football Playoff.