Wisconsin Badgers Ranked No. 21 in College Football Playoff Rankings

Strategic Insights -

The University of Wisconsin football team earned a No. 21 ranking in the initial College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, following their 27-7 win against Iowa on Saturday. This ranking marks the 27th time the Badgers have been ranked in the CFP poll. ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit noted that the CFP committee likely ranked the Badgers ahead of Iowa after considering the latter's ranking in the poll. The Badgers have one remaining game against a CFP-ranked team, the regular-season finale against No. 20 Minnesota.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Badgers secured a No. 21 ranking in the initial College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings.
  • This ranking comes after a 27-7 win against Iowa on Saturday.
  • The CFP committee likely ranked the Badgers ahead of Iowa, as noted by ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit.
  • The Badgers have one game remaining against a CFP-ranked team, the regular-season finale against No. 20 Minnesota.
  • The Badgers have been ranked in the CFP poll 27 times, including this current ranking.
  • The team has two losses against CFP top-10 teams: No. 10 Notre Dame and No. 7 Michigan.
  • Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst welcomed linebacker Tatum Grass to the field during warmups.
  • Linebacker Noah Burks recorded a strip sack and recovered a fumble during the first half.
  • Defensive end Matt Henningsen and defensive end James Thompson Jr. hoisted the Heartland Trophy after the win.
  • Fans stormed the field following Wisconsin's win over Iowa.

Statistics:

  • The Badgers are ranked No. 21 in the initial CFP rankings.
  • The team has a record of 5-3, with 3-2 in their Big Ten standings.
  • The Badgers have lost two games against top-10 teams in the CFP rankings.
  • Wisconsin has been ranked in the CFP poll 27 times.
  • The team has one remaining game against a CFP-ranked team in the regular-season finale.

Sources:

  • "Badger Beat team breaks down the matchup with Rutgers" by The Badger Herald (no date available)
  • "UW vs. Iowa" by the University of Wisconsin (Oct 30, 2021)
  • "Photos: Wisconsin Badgers grind out win over Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten West showdown" by the State Journal (Oct 30, 2021)