PODCAST: No. 19 Penn State vs. No. 12 Wisconsin preview; season predictions

The 2021 season kicks off for No. 12 Wisconsin on Saturday against No. 19 Penn State. We have 40 minutes jam-packed with Badgers info leading up to the 11 a.m. CT kickoff this weekend.

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First, we welcome Blue White Illustrated's Thomas Frank Carr to look at James Franklin's program after its 4-5 season in 2020. Topics discussed include the following:

*Expectations for Penn State this season

*The new Penn State offensive coordinator, Mike Yurcich, and just what influence he can have over quarterback Sean Clifford

*What to expect from a defense replacing some key contributors

*Key matchups for Saturday's cross-divisional clash

After a short break, BadgerBlitz.com editor and recruiting analyst Jon McNamara jumps on to discuss which recruits will be at the game. Plus, we give our expectations for Wisconsin this season -- along with some predictions pertaining to Graham Mertz's touchdown pass total, whether a 1,000 rusher for the Badgers will happen in 2021, along with just how much defensive pressure will Jim Leonhard's unit provide and the team's overall win-loss record.