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Wisconsin falls in ESPN's future college football power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Wisconsin falls in ESPN's future college football power rankings
Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers have dropped to No. 55 in ESPN's future college football power rankings, down from No. 54 last year. The rankings consider assets that may affect program strength from 2026 to 2027. Wisconsin's recruiting class for 2026 is viewed as less impressive, despite their strong class for 2027. Upcoming, the Badgers will face off against Notre Dame, currently ranked No. 1.

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  • •Wisconsin ranked No. 55 in ESPN's future power rankings.
  • •They were ranked No. 54 last year.
  • •Wisconsin's class for 2026 raised concerns among analysts.
  • •Notre Dame, their week one opponent, is ranked No. 1.
  • •Other Big Ten rivals ranked below Wisconsin include Purdue and Michigan State.
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The Wisconsin Badgers have suffered a slight fall in ESPN's college football future power rankings despite their recent success.

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