Wisconsin Badgers face concerns and excitement heading into season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
As the Wisconsin Badgers prepare to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field, there are mixed feelings about the team's prospects for the 2026 season. Optimism surrounds the cornerbacks and inside linebackers units, bolstered by depth and talent. However, there are concerns regarding the wide receivers, who have yet to prove themselves against a Big Ten schedule, and the offensive line, which has not played together during fall camp due to injuries. The coaching staff aims to address these issues as the season commences.
- •Badgers open the season against Notre Dame on September 3, 2026.
- •Cornerback Javan Robinson leads a stronger cornerback unit.
- •Concerns arise from the lack of proven wide receivers.
- •Offensive line issues due to key players missing training camp.
- •Inside linebackers unit expected to be the team's strength.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Wisconsin Football: Two Reasons to be Excited and Two Reasons To Be Concerned
"There’s reasons to be on both sides of the spectrum with the Wisconsin Badgers this year.
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