Podcast: State of the Game: Looking at CFB in 2026 with Ben Rohaly
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- Wisconsin expects both previously injured right-side offensive linemen, including Mandel, to be available for the opener after that side of the line was banged up during fall camp.
- The line faces a major early test against Notre Dame after multiple seasons of inconsistent blocking.
- Wisconsin's offensive viability depends on creating reliable rushing lanes and protecting Colton Joseph; the host believes open receivers will not matter if the quarterback is pressured and the backs are stopped behind the line.
- Wisconsin expects both previously injured right-side offensive linemen, including Mandel, to be available for the opener after that side of the line was banged up during fall camp.
- The line faces a major early test against Notre Dame after multiple seasons of inconsistent blocking.
- Wisconsin's offensive viability depends on creating reliable rushing lanes and protecting Colton Joseph; the host believes open receivers will not matter if the quarterback is pressured and the backs are stopped behind the line.
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