Two offensive linemen and running back Jonathan Taylor have been named to the Associated Press All-American football team. Taylor led the nation in rushing with almost 166 yards-a-game. The sophomore and senior guard Beau Benzschawel were named to the first team, while senior guard Michael Deiter is listed on the second team. The Badgers averaged more than 268 yards-a-game on the ground during the 2018 season, good for seventh in the nation.