Wisconsin Badgers drop to number 66 in USA TODAY college football rankings
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers fell to number 66 in the latest USA TODAY college football rankings following their Week 1 loss. The team dropped five spots from their preseason position after being defeated by Notre Dame. The rankings, compiled by Paul Myerberg, currently place Notre Dame at the number one spot after the second-half performance against Wisconsin. Several other teams including Clemson, TCU, and Georgia Tech experienced significant declines in the latest 138-team re-rank. Wisconsin must now focus on upcoming non-conference games to improve their standing. The program aims to recover from the early season loss and avoid further regression in the polls.
- •Wisconsin fell to number 66 in the USA TODAY college football rankings.
- •The team dropped five spots following a Week 1 loss to Notre Dame.
- •Paul Myerberg ranks Notre Dame as the number one team.
- •Other teams like Clemson and TCU also saw significant declines in the re-rank.
- •The Badgers play two more non-conference games next.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin Badgers fall in USA TODAY's 1-138 re-rank after Week 1 loss
"The Wisconsin Badgers have suffered a slight fall in USA TODAY's 138-team college football rankings.
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