MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin made itself a Big Ten heavyweight with a smashmouth reputation as its bruising offensive line annually opened up holes for NFL-bound running backs.

It hasn’t been that way lately.

Wisconsin hasn’t ranked among the top 40 Bowl Subdivision teams in yards per carry or yards rushing per game each of the last three seasons. With injuries wreaking havoc on its offensive line, Wisconsin ranks 91st in yards rushing per game (136.7) and 103rd in yards per carry (3.8) this year.

“It’s not something we’re going to shy away from,” center Jake Renfro said. “We own it. We know what we’ve done the past three weeks. We’re going to continue to get better at it.”

This isn’t the start Wisconsin envisioned when it brought in offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes and emphasized

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