Wisconsin Badgers football opponents record mixed results in Week 1 action

Wisconsin's 2026 opponents opened their seasons with a range of outcomes across the first full week of college football. No. 18 Penn State opened with a 45-0 shutout against Marshall, while No. 14 USC maintained a strong start by blanking Fresno State 39-0. No. 22 Iowa also secured a shutout victory, defeating Northern Illinois 40-0 at home. Conversely, Michigan State struggled to a 30-20 victory over Toledo after trailing in the fourth quarter. Other future opponents saw setbacks, with Eastern Michigan falling 27-21 to San Jose State and Western Illinois losing 41-10 to Illinois State. Rutgers experienced a notable 37-21 loss to UMass. These results provide an early look at the performance level of the Badgers' upcoming schedule as the team prepares to face Notre Dame.

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