Wisconsin Badgers face uphill battle to reach college football playoffs

The Wisconsin Badgers, with a record of 5-2, hold a 9.8% chance of making the college football playoffs. The 2026 season features a 12-team playoff format, and Wisconsin must win all remaining games against Iowa, Rutgers, Maryland, Purdue, and Minnesota to have a shot at qualification. Currently, the Badgers are expected to achieve at most three or four additional wins, which would still reflect a strong season despite earlier struggles. A strong recruiting class could help coach Luke Fickell avoid a hot seat situation moving forward.

• 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin given nearly 10% chance to make College Football Playoffs