After 270 days, Wisconsin football fans only have to wait 48 more hours for kickoff inside Camp Randall Stadium. Before it all gets underway, the boys of Talkin' Badgers After Dark preview the Badgers' season-opener against the Miami Redhawks and recap the last week of news in Madison.

The first two-deep of the season released on Monday revealed the staff's tremendous belief in Dilin Jones. How high is Jones' ceiling? Will it be limited or bolstered by his potential NFL prospects?

Offensive line coach AJ Blazek has his starting center, Jake Renfro, back after an injury late in fall camp. For an offensive line returning 111 starts, the unit may have more question marks on the depth chart than in past years. The guys debate the quality and quantity of depth pieces on both sides of the trenches in Madison.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro & Beverage Roundup

3:00 - Graham Mertz's Historic Nod to an NFL Roster

5:00 - Is Dilin Jones the Next Great Wisconsin Football Running back?

13:50 - Badgers OL vs. DL depth–which holds up after 12 games?

27:00 - Previewing the Miami Redhawks

41:00 - UW's Young Linebackers vs. Veteran QB Dequan Finn

45:00 - Confidence and Concerns for Thursday Night

51:00 - Luke Fickell's Attire, the Arch March, and Wrap-up

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