BCS Rankings: Why Wisconsin Would Beat Every Team in the Top 25

The Wisconsin Badgers finished off their 2010 regular season last week with a 70-23 whipping of the Northwestern Wildcats.

As it sits, the Badgers are currently in the driver's seat for a Rose Bowl berth, as they possess the highest BCS ranking in the Big Ten.

The Badgers have finished off their opponents in grand style, scoring 83, 48 and 70 points in consecutive games.

Yes, it was against Indiana, Michigan and Northwestern respectively. However, the Badgers have looked virtually unstoppable since a win over Purdue back in the first week of November.

How would the Badgers fare against the rest of the BCS Top 25?

Here is one reason the Badgers would beat every team in the BCS...

25. Northern Illinois Huskies (10-2)

Level of competition

Don't get me wrong—NIU is a solid football team. However, they have not played a team with the level of talent the Badgers bring to the table. Illinois and Minnesota are not even close.

24. West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3)

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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 20: Noel Devine #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates after runing for a touchdown during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Louisville

Big East

Enough said.

23. Arizona Wildcats (7-4)

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Nick Foles #8 of the Arizona Wildcats looks for someone to flip the ball to in the fourth quarter of the game at against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the gam

Inconsistency

Arizona has been an interesting team this season, at times pounding its opponents and at other times looking like an eight-year-old flag football team.

22. Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4)

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Chris Relf #14 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs upfield against the Florida Gators October 16, 2010 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

J.J. Watt and co.

The Bulldogs are 90th in the country in passing offense, and the Badgers have been solid against the run this season, allowing only seven touchdowns on the ground and 131 yards per game.

21. Utah Utes (10-2)

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 20: The Utah Utes get ready to take the field for the game with the San Diego State Aztecs at Qualcomm Stadium on November 20, 2010 in San Diego, California. Utah won 38-34. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Utah is overrated

After rising to No. 5 in the country by beating, well, no one, the Utes plunged back to reality against TCU and Notre Dame.

If they played Wisconsin, they would be steamrolled.

20. Florida State Seminoles (9-3)

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Christian Ponder #7 of the Florida State Seminoles throws for a first down during a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Experience

The Seminoles seem to have it together, but then they lose it. Against the one team in the current Top 25 the 'Noles have played, they were shellacked by Oklahoma.

That experience would be similar to playing a tough Wisconsin team.

19. Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3)

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide enters the stadium before play against the Mississippi State Bulldogs November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Turnovers

The Tide fumbled their way out of an Iron Bowl victory against Auburn, and Wisconsin is an opportunistic defense, taking five away from Northwestern last week...

18. Texas A&M Aggies (9-3)

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Mike Sherman, head coach of Texas A&M, embraces running back Cyrus Gray #32 following Texas A&M's 24-17 win over The University of Texas at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by

Mike Sherman

Sherman is a good coach, don't get me wrong, but there is no way he and his staff could match up game plans with the Badgers' coaching staff.

The Badgers have repeatedly out-coached their opponents this season.

17. Nevada Wolf Pack (11-1)

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Reno Wolf Pack looks to pass against the UNLV Rebels in the third quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada Reno won 44-26. (Photo by Et

They can't beat the first place team in their conference

That's right—even with the victory over BSU last weekend, if Hawai'i beats UNLV this weekend, the Warriors will win the WAC. No way the Wolf Pack hangs with the Big Ten's best.

16. South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3)

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rushes for a touchdown during a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Im

Badgers' experience

The Badgers are deep and talented, but most of all they boast experience all the way across the board.

In a game against the Gamecocks, the Badgers would get hit in the mouth by the SC running game, but their experience would enable them to recover and punch back.

15. Virginia Tech Hokies (10-2)

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 20: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies drops back to pass during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ACC

No further comment.

14. Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-2)

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 05: Wide receiver Justin Blackmon #81 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the college football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defe

Too much defense

In a game featuring two prolific offensive teams, the team that stops the other the most wins. The Badger defense would find a way to stop the Cowboys, especially with the Badgers' improved secondary at this point in the season.

13. Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-2)

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 13: Taylor Martinez #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers throws downfield against the Kansas Jayhawks during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated Kansas 20-3. (Photo by Eric Francis/G

Wisconsin's mobile quarterback experience

The Badgers would face the mobile Taylor Martinez. However, after facing Denard Robinson and Terrelle Pryor, the defensive squad would have ample experience to game-plan for the elusive Mr. Martinez.

12. Missouri Tigers (10-2)

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers passes during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on November 27, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Scoring efficiency

While the Tigers are a very stout defensive team, checking in sixth at points allowed, the Badgers are one of the most efficient scoring teams in the country and the highest scoring in the Big Ten. The Badgers would find ways to score, leaving Mizzou behind...

11. Boise State Broncos (10-1)

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 19: Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos passes against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bronco Stadium on November 19, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

Kyle Brotzman

You see, in the Big Ten and other BCS conferences, the kickers tend to make field goals to win or tie the game...especially against an inferior opponent.

10. LSU Tigers (10-2)

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Les Miles and the Louisiana State University Tigers celebrate after their 43-36 win over the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Les Miles

The game would be close but would be given to the Badgers at the end by the "Mad Hatter" after a horrible case of clock mismanagement.

9. Oklahoma Sooners (10-2)

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STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Landry Jones #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks for an open receiver against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Sooners beat the Cowboys 47-41. (

Time of possession

The Sooners put up a ton of yards. However, the Badgers' style of grind it out, ball control football would win out in the end.

8. Michigan State Spartans (11-1)

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Running back Edwin Baker #4 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball during a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on November 27, 2010 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. The Spartans won 28-22.(

Everybody's healthy

MSU is the only team that has beaten Wisconsin this season. However, when the Spartans beat UW, the Badgers lost starting defensive end J.J. Watt, tight end Lance Kendricks, wide receiver Nick Toon, wide receiver/return man David Gilreath and star running back John Clay for all or part of the game due to injury.

The Badgers have shown since then that, when healthy, they can compete with anybody.

7. Arkansas Razorbacks (10-2)

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 06: Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Improvement in secondary

The Badgers' secondary was looked at as the Achilles' heel of this team but has matured to the point where they are a solid secondary, forcing turnovers and making solid open field tackles.

This improvement would come in handy against Ryan Mallett and the high-powered Razorback offense.

6. Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1)

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Head Coach Jim Tressel of the Ohio State Buckeyes watches from the sideline as his team plays the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Toughness

The Badgers out-toughed the Buckeyes once this season and in a rematch would be able to do it again.

4. Stanford Cardinal (11-1)

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PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after they scored a touchdown during their game against the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Get

Offensive line

The toughest test for the Badgers in the Top 25 would be the Cardinal. They are a very tough, very physical team and match up well against the Badgers.

However, the Badgers' O-line, averaging 320 pounds and 6'5" across the board, would wear out the Stanford front seven, resulting in a big day for the Badgers' running game.

3. TCU Horned Frogs (12-0)

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - NOVEMBER 27: TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Andy Dalton #14, center Jake Kirkpatrick #76 and wide receiver Alonzo Adams #81 celebrate their 66-17 win over the University of New Mexico Lobos on November 27, 2010 at University Stadium in Alb

Passing game

While TCU has had a stout defense this season, it has yet to meet a team with an offense as balanced as UW. Scott Tolzien would be able pick apart the Horned Frogs defense, leading the Badgers to a 10-point victory.

2. Oregon Ducks (11-0)

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks speaks with assistant coach/running backs Gary Campbell before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the

Slow down offense

In games against teams with hurry-up offenses this season, the Badgers have found ways to sustain repeated long drives and maintain ball control. By doing this, they have kept the offense off the field and worn down the defense. Against the Ducks, this strategy would be similarly effective.

1. Auburn Tigers (12-0)

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers looks to the sidelines for a play call against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Play defense

The days of SEC defensive dominance are long gone, and the Tigers have yet to face a team this season with the "hit 'em in the mouth" mentality that the Badgers and defensive coordinator Dave Doeren bring to the field.

The Badgers have also had some success containing mobile quarterbacks and would have an effective game plan for stopping Scam...I mean Cam Newton...