Wisconsin Badgers rise to No. 33 in USA TODAY's re-rank after upset win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers have moved up to No. 33 in USA TODAY's 1-138 team rankings following an upset victory against Penn State. This ranking aligns closely with their position in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Despite a dominant performance against Michigan State, the Badgers dropped in the AP Top 25, moving from No. 26 to No. 28. Wisconsin will not play this week due to a bye but could see further changes in their rankings next week depending on upcoming results.
- •Wisconsin moves to No. 33 in USA TODAY's rankings
- •Badgers upset Penn State last week
- •Dropped from No. 26 to No. 28 in AP Top 25
- •Dominated Michigan State in Week 5
- •Next game will be after a bye week
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin continues rising in USA TODAY's 1-138 re-rank, nears top 25
"USA TODAY is starting to take notice of the Wisconsin Badgers' success.
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