The Badgers defeated Western Illinois on the football field, but didn't exactly leave Badger nation inspired, even with a lopsided victory. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Mark Stewart and John Steppe join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the self-described mediocre day from quarterback Colton Joseph, the running game, the lack of turnovers on defense and what we need to see in the final tune-up against Eastern Michigan this weekend before Big Ten play begins. 

They also discuss the latest for the women's volleyball team, including some injury updates, and look ahead to the men's basketball and women's hockey seasons on the horizon.

The football season is a little more than a week away, and now's the time to get to know who the top players will be for the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Host JR Radcliffe and Journal Sentinel reporters Mark Stewart and John Steppe go position-by-position, discussing the projected starters. Is the offense really in good hands with quarterback Colton Joseph? What do we make of the QB depth chart overall? Can the offensive line overcome some pretty key injuries? Which newcomers will ignite the defense behind the returning sophomore linebacker tandem of Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano? 

Plus: John discusses what he saw from Wisconsin volleyball in their first two matches of the season against top-10 teams, and where Braeden Carrington stands as a potential returnee to the Badgers basketball team, now that (one of) the courts have weighed in.