At the start of last season, if someone told you that the Wisconsin Badgers would return their leading receiver and have him only play five games—and get someone to step up and replace that production, only to lose that blossoming second-year wideout after nine games—one would reasonably expect the Badgers to have a down passing season despite production from the tight end position.
However, last season was one of the most impressive outings for Wisconsin receivers in almost a decade despite five catches from Jazz Peavy and the absence of Quintez Cephus for the final five games.