Wisconsin Badgers ranked 12th in Big Ten ahead of crucial season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to enter their fourth season under head coach Luke Fickell, who has a 17-21 record since taking over. A recent ranking from USA TODAY places the Badgers last in the Big Ten, highlighting inconsistent performance and a difficult schedule. After a 2025 season where the team went 2-5 against ranked opponents, optimism for improvement in 2026 is limited. Fans and analysts are closely watching how Fickell will navigate this pivotal year for the program.
- •Wisconsin has gone 7-6, 5-7, and 4-8 in Fickell's three seasons.
- •The Badgers' 2026 season is viewed as crucial for Fickell's tenure.
- •Only one winning season has been recorded under Fickell.
- •Wisconsin's 2025 schedule was particularly challenging with ranked opponents.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin given desolate Big 10 ranking in all-important season
"The Wisconsin Badgers are entering into a crucial fourth full season under head coach Luke Fickell.
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