Wisconsin Badgers drop in ESPN's FPI following recent win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers' Football Power Index (FPI) fell for the second consecutive week despite a 36-9 victory over Western Illinois. After a heavy defeat against Notre Dame in the previous week, Wisconsin's FPI now sits at 2.6, placing them near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. The Badgers dropped three spots overall and are just ahead of Northwestern. Ohio State, despite a close game against Texas, rose to the top of the FPI rankings at 30.4. The Badgers will look to improve their ranking in upcoming matchups as they progress through the season.
- •Wisconsin beats Western Illinois 36-9 in Week 2.
- •Fell 17 spots in FPI following a loss to Notre Dame.
- •FPI now at 2.6, just above Northwestern.
- •Ohio State tops the rankings at 30.4.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin Badgers fall in ESPN's FPI for second straight week
"Not even a 36-9 win kept the Wisconsin Badgers from falling in ESPN's Football Power Index.
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