Way-too-early rankings of Big Ten defensive units ahead of the 2024 season

Oregon's Bryce Boettcher, 28, celebrates a defensive stop against Hawaii during the first half.
Oregon's Bryce Boettcher, 28, celebrates a defensive stop against Hawaii during the first half. | =Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA
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Wisconsin may surprise people this season.

Despite not seeing themselves at the top of anyone's Big Ten rankings, the Badgers have a good roster on both sides of the ball and retained a lot of their veteran players.

Last season, the Badgers only allowed 18.9 points per game to lead Wisconsin to 7 wins on the season.

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