Wisconsin Badgers fall out of bowl projections after mixed start

The Wisconsin Badgers have a 1-1 record after two games in the 2026 season, losing 41-13 to Notre Dame and defeating Western Illinois 36-9. Despite showing potential improvements, they struggle with recurring issues under head coach Luke Fickell. Analyst Brett McMurphy has excluded the Badgers from bowl game projections, citing a need for five more wins for bowl eligibility. Wisconsin will face Eastern Michigan in Week 3 before starting Big Ten play at Penn State.

• 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers not projected to bowl game by insider after first two weeks