Wisconsin sat at No. 41 (6.1) in Connelly's initial late-February 2025 rankings release. After spring practice, another transfer cycle and further updates, the Badgers are up to No. 37 overall (7.2). Notably, the team jumped Minnesota and Washington to slot No. 10 in the Big Ten.

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ESPN's Bill Connelly updated his SP+ rankings, which predict team performance based on recruiting, returning production, and recent history. Many in the college football landscape think they have a pretty good idea of what the field will look like in 2025.