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Badgers have clear path to Big Ten West crown
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Though five games this season, the Wisconsin Badgers are the favorite in the Big Ten West and have a clear road to another Big Ten championship game appearance.
Ranked No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25, the Badgers are 5-0 this season and 2-0 in conference play. After beating Nebraska (3-3, 2-1) last Saturday, the Badgers hold a two-game lead over the Huskers in the Big Ten West.
The Badgers have dominated the West since 2014, winning the division two out of the last three years.
Big Ten West records vs. division since 2014:
Wisconsin 17-3
Iowa 14-5
NW 10-9
Nebraska 10-10
Minnesota 9-10
Purdue 4-15
Illinois 4-16— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 8, 2017
In its final seven games, Wisconsin’s biggest test comes against No. 17 Michigan at home on Nov. 18.