Wisconsin Badgers ranked No. 17 as AP Poll enters Week 9

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers ranked No. 17 as AP Poll enters Week 9
Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers achieved a ranking of No. 25 in the latest AP Poll, marking their first appearance in the poll since 2023. Under head coach Luke Fickell, the team has a 5-2 record, with significant games already completed this season. Currently, 47 out of 70 AP voters included the Badgers in their rankings. The Badgers' upcoming schedule features away games against Iowa, Maryland, and Purdue, alongside home matchups against Rutgers and Minnesota.

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  • •Wisconsin is ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll entering Week 9.
  • •The Badgers have a 5-2 record this season.
  • •47 voters ranked the Badgers, with one voter placing them as high as No. 17.
  • •Upcoming games include Iowa, Maryland, and Purdue on the road.
  • •Home games are set against Rutgers and Minnesota.
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  • 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin Badgers ranked as high as No. 17 in AP Poll entering Week 9
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The Wisconsin Badgers were nominated inside the top 20 in the last Associated Press ranking

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