Overview

• Sherrone Moore said the bye week prioritized fundamentals such as tackling, ball security and catch technique.
• Giovanni El-Hadi, Brady Norton and Hogan Hansen are in a good place health-wise and are trending toward availability versus Wisconsin.
• Right guard remains an open competition with Jake Guarnera emerging as a contender alongside Norton and Nathan Efobi.
• Receivers drilled specific mechanics to reduce drops, with coaching points on hand placement and securing the ball through the tuck.
• Wisconsin enters with the nation’s No. 1 rush defense at about 50 rushing yards allowed per game, heightening the need for crisp passing.