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Joel Klatt releases his post-spring college football top 25 rankings

The Badgers have been included in a number of post-spring top 25 rankings, and FOX college football analyst Joel Klatt also had Wisconsin in towards the end of his list.

The Big ten had three of the top six teams in the rankings, but all three of those squads were from the Big Ten East. A pair of Big Ten West squads, including Wisconsin, were included in the bottom five of Klatt’s post-spring top 25.

Wisconsin was not the highest-ranked Big Ten West team in the rankings. That went to conference rival Iowa. Here is a look at the complete rankings at this point in the year:

 

UCLA Bruins

The man listed above has moved on to the NFL. UCLA now turns towards five-star signee Dante Moore in a quarterback battle with Ethan Garbers and Kent State transfer Collin Schlee.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Joey McGuire is the new man in charge at Texas Tech and they will look to surprise the favorites in the Big 12.

Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell chats with an official during The Launch, the Badger football team’s intrasquad scrimmage at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Saturday April 22, 2023.
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell chats with an official during The Launch, the Badger football team’s intrasquad scrimmage at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Saturday April 22, 2023.

Tanner Mordecai and Luke Fickell represent an exciting new coach-quarterback duo for a Badger team looking to bounce back. Should Iowa or Wisconsin be the favorites in the west? Can Minnesota make some noise? The division will be an interesting one to watch.

Iowa Hawkeyes

Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/40112" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Riley Moss;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Riley Moss</a> (33) and defensive back <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/40684" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Kaevon Merriweather;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Kaevon Merriweather</a> (26) carry the Heartland Trophy after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa earns the highest ranking for a Big Ten West squad in Klatt’s list. It’s all about how Cade McNamara fits in an Iowa offense that is looking to bounce back after an atrocious 2022 season where the defense carried the team.

North Carolina Tar Heels

Drake Maye is back and will be one of the top quarterbacks in the nation. He is without offensive coordinator Phil Longo who is now in Madison with the Badgers.

Ole Miss Rebels

Nov 6, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA;Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks with a referee after a call during the second half against the Liberty Flames at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA;Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks with a referee after a call during the second half against the Liberty Flames at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

The Lane train will look to keep on rolling with Oklahoma State transfer quarterback Spencer Sanders. Will he comfortably beat out Jaxson Dart in 2023?

Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma has been in all of these lists just from what feels like reputation alone. It’s the final year in the Big 12 before the Sooners leave for the SEC.

Kansas State Wildcats

Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Kansas State Wildcats helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Kansas State Wildcats helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Will Howard is ready to take over at quarterback, but he will do it without star running back Deuce Vaughn. The Wildcats will be back in the Big 12 title mix yet again in 2023.

Texas Longhorns

Head coach Steve Sarkisian, left, talks to Tony Dews of the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/tennessee/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Tennessee Titans;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Tennessee Titans</a> at the Texas Longhorns’ annual pro timing day at Denius Fields on the Universiy of Texas at Austin Campus on Thursday March 9, 2023.

It’s time for Quinn Ewers to live up to the hype in 2023. He has the weapons around him to create one of the best offenses in the country.

Oregon State Beavers

Oregon State is back and they will put their hopes behind Clemson transfer quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. The Beavers had a resurgent 2022 season and will look to build on it in 2023.

 

TCU Horned Frogs

TCU had a magical 2022 season, but is it sustainable? Chandler Morris will take over for Max Duggan at quarterback as the Horned Frogs try to recapture their magic from a year ago.

Clemson Tigers

Clemson looks to get back to the College Football Playoff in 2023. The Tigers have won seven of the last eight ACC championships.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/florida/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Florida;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Florida</a>, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish mascot celebrates the field goal against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame had a slow start to the Marcus Freeman era in 2022, but the Fighting Irish did win six of their last seven games of the year.

Oregon Ducks

Dec 29, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The Oregon Ducks mascot on the field during the second half of the 2021 Alamo Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The Oregon Ducks mascot on the field during the second half of the 2021 Alamo Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

The Ducks have Bo Nix back at quarterback and will look to take the Pac-12 crown.

Utah Utes

Apr 23, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the second half of the Utah Spring Football Game at Rice–Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the second half of the Utah Spring Football Game at Rice–Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Rising needs to be healthy and at his best for Utah to repeat as Pac-12 champions.

Tennessee Volunteers

Joe Milton III will likely take over at quarterback, and the former Michigan quarterback had a big-time Orange Bowl performance for the Volunteers last season.

Washington Huskies

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) lines up the offense for a snap against Texas during the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in San Antonio.
Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) lines up the offense for a snap against Texas during the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in San Antonio.

Michael Penix Jr. has one of the highest ceilings in the country entering 2023, and the Huskies will need him to reach new heights in order to take home the Pac-12 crown.

Florida State Seminoles

Jordan Travis is one of the most electric quarterbacks in the country, and the rebuild feels complete at Florida State.

LSU Tigers

Brian Kelly and Jayden Daniels will run it back for year two at LSU. The duo helped flipped the Tigers’ script in year one.

USC Trojans

The Pac-12 has dudes. USC returns the Heisman Trophy winner in Caleb Williams and the Trojans look to get back to the Pac-12 championship game.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Nov 12, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Dvon Ellies (91) carries the American flag onto the field prior to the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Dvon Ellies (91) carries the American flag onto the field prior to the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State has five-star quarterback Drew Allar ready to take things over as the Nittany Lions look to get to the College Football Playoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama will look to get back to the College Football Playoff after falling short in 2022.

Ohio State Buckeyes

Mar 9, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord (6) throws during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Mar 9, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord (6) throws during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State is the class of the Big Ten in 2023, and they have a number of weapons such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Miyan Williams, and TreVeyon Henderson to lead the offense.

Michigan Wolverines

Sep 3, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Colorado State Rams at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Colorado State Rams at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Wolverines are led by J.J. McCarthy and will look to get back to the College Football Playoff for a third consecutive year.

 

Georgia Bulldogs

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga on the sideline during the first half in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga on the sideline during the first half in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The back-to-back champs are rocking and Georgia looks to get back to a third consecutive national championship game.

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire