UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from Wisconsin's 23-17 win against Georgia State at Camp Randall Stadium. Get it straight from the source by following @LucasAtLarge on Twitter.

Consistent winning FB takes energy, urgency, execution. The Badgers were lacking in all 3 until they needed to make plays to avoid upset

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) September 17, 2016

You'd expect a captain to set the tone when things look the bleakest. Dare Ogunbowale didn't disappoint. Delivered clutch KO return in 4thQ

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) September 17, 2016

Kyle Penniston dealt with Jones fracture while redshirting. Took key steps in spring 2 get up 2 speed. Helped spark defining offensive drive

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) September 17, 2016

Poise in the pocket seems to be trait of Alex Hornibrook Has comparable demeanor to Brooks Bollinger. Nice touch & feel on downfield passes

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) September 17, 2016

Hard to assess where this team is. Personality still developing. A lot of moving pieces. But the way they got to 3-0 may be instructional

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) September 17, 2016