We all know how much preseason rankings used to mean — jack and squat. Now that we’ve come to the era of the College Football Playoff, the only set of rankings that mean anything in the grand scheme of college football life are the ones the selection committee will put out later in the year.
That hasn’t stopped numerous media outlets from producing their own Top 25 polls, nor did it stop the Coaches Poll from existing either. On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated produced its own meaningless poll. In that poll they ranked the Badgers No. 15, one spot below opening night opponent LSU.
Here is what SI.com had to say about the Badgers heading in to the season:
Melvin Gordon watched the Heisman Trophy ceremony last year and envisioned having his own front-row seat. To reach that perch, he’s set his sights on a big number — 2,000 yards. “It’s definitely a goal I want to reach,” Gordon says. The entire Badgers roster should share the desire. A Heisman-worthy campaign from the 6’1″, 213-pound junior would indicate the team has found the answers needed to push for a playoff berth. Gordon ran for 1,609 yards last year, and if his fellow Badgers can provide balance, he should do better this season. If it all coalesces, Wisconsin will have a shot at sneaking into the playoff.
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