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Thu, Jul 20, 2023, 2:04 PM EDT1 min read
The college football season is approaching and the Badgers are
now 44 days away from their 2023 opener against Buffalo on Sept. 2 at Camp
Randall. Luke Fickell and his coaching staff are entering year one at the helm
and they’re expected to remain one of the best defenses in the nation.
One of the best
linebackers in Wisconsin history, Chris Borland, wore number 44 while in
Madison. A member of the Badgers from 2009-2013, Borland became a star in
Madison.
He finished his Wisconsin
career with 420 total tackles, including 17 sacks, while also recording three
interceptions, nine forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The tackle total
is good for sixth highest in program history and it’s the most since the turn
of the century. Additionally, he won the 2013 Big Ten Defensive Player of the
Year award.
Borland was selected in the third round (77th overall) of the
2014 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers and recorded 108 tackles in
his one and only NFL season.
