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BYU defensive coordinator Nick Howell says Wisconsin's offense is a lot like the one that San Diego State ran last year in the 23-6 Poinsettia Bowl loss to BYU. There's a reason for that; Former Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig was SDSU's coordinator last year, and now he's at Wisconsin.

Howell spoke to reporters on Wednesday and said his defense will have its hands full with Wisconsin, traditionally one of the top rushing teams in college football.