Wisconsin is getting set to host No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. The guys talk about Jesse's piece on Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, the emergence of Will Pauling as the team's No. 1 receiver, Braedyn Locke on read options and more. 

Wisconsin is getting set to host No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. The guys talk about Jesse's piece on Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, the emergence of Will Pauling as the team's No. 1 receiver, Braedyn Locke on read options and more.

A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin and The Athletic's Jesse Temple.

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Stories from Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, Will Pauling emerging

Wisconsin released its first depth chart on Monday. Zach and Jesse react to it, including what the injury to James Thompson Jr. means, what the RB carry count will look like, how many WRs will play, the safety rotation and more. Then they discuss Luke Fickell's comments on what the expanded playoff means for Wisconsin and college football. They close by talking about The Athletic's coaching tiers and whether Fickell still deserves to be where they have him.

Wisconsin released its first depth chart on Monday. Zach and Jesse react to it, including what the injury to James Thompson Jr. means, what the RB carry count will look like, how many WRs will play, the safety rotation and more. Then they discuss Luke Fickell's comments on what the expanded playoff means for Wisconsin and college football. They close by talking about The Athletic's coaching tiers and whether Fickell still deserves to be where they have him.

Depth chart reactions, impact of 12-team playoff on Wisconsin, CFB coaching tiers

The Badgers get the 2024 season underway on Friday against Western Michigan. Zach and Jesse preview Luke Fickell's second season in Madison, including the biggest questions entering Week 1, the toughest game on the schedule, potential trap games and they give their season record prediction.

The Badgers get the 2024 season underway on Friday against Western Michigan. Zach and Jesse preview Luke Fickell's second season in Madison, including the biggest questions entering Week 1, the toughest game on the schedule, potential trap games and they give their season record prediction.

2024 Season Preview

Wisconsin is 10 days out from its season opener. Zach and Jesse discuss what the potential depth chart will look like and some of the tougher calls the Badgers will make. They also do some fall camp superlatives, including player most likely to have you saying “Wow, how did he do that?”, player most deserving of more attention from the media, the most improved position group, best overall player and more. 

Wisconsin is 10 days out from its season opener. Zach and Jesse discuss what the potential depth chart will look like and some of the tougher calls the Badgers will make. They also do some fall camp superlatives, including player most likely to have you saying “Wow, how did he do that?”, player most deserving of more attention from the media, the most improved position group, best overall player and more.

Stories from Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, Will Pauling emerging

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