Wisconsin Badgers face Big Ten's weakest teams in 2026 schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to play the Big Ten's four weakest teams in the 2026 college football season, according to the preseason media poll released on July 27. Their first conference home game is scheduled against Michigan State on October 3. The Badgers are expected to enter this game with a record of 3-1 or 2-2, after facing tough opponents like Notre Dame and Penn State. Wisconsin’s challenging stretch will occur from November 7 to November 21, where they host No. 17 Rutgers and play No. 15 Maryland and No. 18 Purdue on the road.
- •Wisconsin's first home game is against Michigan State on October 3.
- •Badgers are projected to have a record of 3-1 or 2-2 before facing Michigan State.
- •Key games against No. 17 Rutgers, No. 15 Maryland, and No. 18 Purdue in November.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin projected to play Big Ten's four weakest teams in 2026
"Heading into the 2026 college football season, the Wisconsin Badgers know their schedule is much easier.
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