The Wisconsin Badgers had one of the best defenses in the country last season but will be missing several of last year’s starters going into this season.
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The Badgers’ loss of starters has not deterred football writer, Mike Farrell, who has predicted Wisconsin to have one of the top five run defenses in college football next season. Alongside Wisconsin in Farrell’s top five is Alabama, Georgia, Iowa and Clemson.
The return of defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and outside linebacker Nick Herbig in the Badgers’ front seven, along with the experience of defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard should help Wisconsin continue its excellence on the defensive side of the ball.
5) Iowa Hawkeyes
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4) Clemson Tigers
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3) Wisconsin Badgers
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2) Georgia Bulldogs
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1) Alabama Crimson Tide
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