Wisconsin Badgers’ offense is going to look different next year. Over the weekend, Jonathan Taylor went to the NFL. On Monday morning, Quintez Cephus left Wisconsin for the NFL. Wisconsin loses its top receiver and running back from last season for the 2020 season. It is not a surprise that neither of them went pro as they both had great seasons. They would be foolish to stay an extra year in college and not get paid. Taylor and Cephus both will be Day 2 picks at the very worst. The good thing about Wisconsin is they have the talent to replace both of these players.

The loss of Taylor might be less significant than Cephus. He has been the man for the last three years. Wisconsin has other running backs in their system, but Taylor was the guy at the start of his freshman year. Badgers prove time and again to reload at running back with their talented offensive line. Badgers have one year without a 1,000-yard rusher in 2015. And the only reason that happened was Corey Clement hurt his groin right before the season started.

Badgers could have a one-two punch at the running back position with Garrett Groshek and Nakia Watson. There are a thunder and lighting aspect to these two guys. Watson is much of a bruiser while Groshek is a shifty, quick back. I do think that it is not unreasonable that Jalen Berger could step in and be a complete factor in the backfield on day one similar to Taylor.

Taylor seems like the obvious answer here, but Cephus might be a bigger loss. He had 901 receiving yards. The next receiver had 405 yards. The good news here for Wisconsin is everyone else comes back if there are no transfers. Kendric Pryor, Danny Davis, Jake Ferguson, and Jack Dunn are all on the roster next season. Ferguson might be the first option for Jack Coan next season. And I also would not be surprised if Badgers explore the transfer portal for a dynamic wide receiver.

Wisconsin has the talent to be as good as they were last season. The only remaining question for next season is Tyler Biadsz, although, people expect him to head to the NFL. Badgers are bringing a lot back. Nine defensive starters back will help things majorly.

Charlie.