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Mailbag: Wisconsin football’s defensive progress, QB optimism, and CB room outlook

Did Wisconsin’s offense make the defense look better than it was? How improved is the QB room? Plus, a look at the revamped cornerback group.

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May 10, 2026
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Wisconsin Badgers linebackers gather in a huddle during outdoor spring football practice. Photo credit: UW Athletics.
Wisconsin Badgers linebackers huddle up during an outdoor spring football practice. Photo credit: UW Athletics.

Spring practice is officially in the books for the University of Wisconsin football team, which means the evaluation phase is just getting started.

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I’ve got another round of mailbag questions to work through, and this one leans a little more into where things stand coming out of spring. We’ll get into whether last season’s offensive struggles may have skewed how Wisconsin’s defense was perceived, how much better the quarterback room really looks heading into the fall, and what to make of an overhauled cornerback group that could quietly be one of the most improved units on the roster.

Let’s dive in.

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