Four Wisconsin football opponents ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll highlights several challenges for the Wisconsin Badgers in the upcoming season. Notable opponents include Notre Dame at No. 5, along with USC at No. 14, Penn State at No. 17, and Iowa at No. 22. Wisconsin prepares for a tough opening match against Notre Dame and competes against three ranked teams in the Big Ten later in the season. The Badgers will face ranked opponents consecutively from October 24-31, adding pressure to their schedule.
- •Wisconsin's first opponent, Notre Dame, is ranked No. 5.
- •USC, Penn State, and Iowa are also in the preseason rankings.
- •Wisconsin faces three ranked teams in Big Ten play.
- •Back-to-back ranked matchups are scheduled for late October.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Four Wisconsin football opponents make preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
"If the US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll revealed anything, it's that the Wisconsin Badgers could have a tougher schedule than they originally anticipated
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Oct 25, 2026, 9:46 AMIowa football takeaways from Hawkeyes' Minnesota stumble
College Sports•Oct 25, 2026, 9:46 AMTexas A&M stock report, from Saturday's loss to Alabama
NCAAF•Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AMCollege Football Rankings 26-138: Week 9 Loaded With New Teams and Big Names
NCAAF•Oct 25, 2026, 9:31 AMBig 12 flop, Texas fight lead college football winners and losers from Week 8
College Sports•Oct 25, 2026, 9:30 AMPFN ranks Texas A&M senior as sixth highest LB in coverage
College Sports•Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AMShane Beamer flips script on ugly 2026 start with South Carolina's win vs Tennessee