Wisconsin faces tough football schedule in September 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers kick off the 2026 college football season against Notre Dame on September 6 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. Following this neutral-site opener, the Badgers will play two non-conference games before facing Penn State in their first Big Ten matchup of the season. The month presents a significant challenge, with both Notre Dame and Penn State being key early tests for head coach Luke Fickell's fourth year. Comparatively, the Badgers' schedule lightens after September, with only two other major contests against USC and Iowa later in the season.
- •Wisconsin opens the season against Notre Dame on September 6.
- •Game will be at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
- •Badgers also play Penn State later in September.
- •Schedule eases after September with fewer tough matchups.
- •Coach Luke Fickell aims for strong start in his fourth year.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Is September Wisconsin football's most difficult month in 2026?
"When looking at the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 college football schedule, they couldn't have asked for a tougher season opener.
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