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Wisconsin Badgers face bleak win projection ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers face bleak win projection ahead of new season

Summary

ESPN's SP+ projects the Wisconsin Badgers to achieve only 5.4 wins for the upcoming season. This estimate comes despite a schedule ranked as the third-easiest in the Big Ten, following a season in which Wisconsin faced the toughest schedule nationally. Head coach Luke Fickell, with a record of 17-21 since joining the team, could be at risk of extending the Badgers' bowl-less streak to three years. The team is set to face four ranked opponents, including No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 18 Penn State, in the initial weeks of the season.

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•Projected win total for Wisconsin is 5.4 according to ESPN's SP+.
•Schedule ranks as Big Ten's third-easiest, improving from last season.
•Fickell holds a 17-21 record since joining the Badgers.
•Wisconsin has faced a bowl-less streak for two seasons.
•Badgers will meet four ranked teams early in the season.

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Despite what could be considered a slightly easier schedule, ESPN’s SP+ only projects a win total of 5.4 for the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM
ESPN's SP+ gives Wisconsin football desolate win total projection
Despite what could be considered a slightly easier schedule, ESPN’s SP+ only projects a win total of 5.4 for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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