While Ohio State and Michigan generated the most Big Ten offseason hype, it’s Wisconsin that has gone to the past two Rose Bowls. The Badgers have few obstacles in their path toward the Big Ten championship game, with Leaders Division rivals Penn State and Ohio State benched by postseason bans. They also have plenty of returning talent, including 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball at running back, the Big Ten’s two leading tacklers in linebackers Chris Borland and Mike Taylor, wide receiver Jared Abbrederis, and, of course, that always-imposing offensive line.
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