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.
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