Wisconsin football faces daunting schedule ahead in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers prepare for the 2026 season amid predictions of another challenging schedule. This year, Wisconsin is set to play four ranked opponents, including No. 4 Notre Dame, No. 15 USC, No. 18 Penn State, and No. 22 Iowa. The team follows a difficult previous season and will contend with a competitive Big Ten, where Ohio State and Michigan face similar challenges with multiple ranked teams. Upcoming games will be crucial for Wisconsin as they aim to improve their standing in the conference.
- •Wisconsin plays four ranked opponents in the 2026 season.
- •Ranking opponents include Notre Dame, USC, Penn State, and Iowa.
- •The Badgers' previous season had the difficulty of the nation's toughest schedule.
- •Ohio State and Michigan also face multiple ranked teams.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — AP Poll predicts Wisconsin football has another difficult season ahead
"When looking at the preseason college football AP Poll, the Wisconsin Badgers have another difficult schedule ahead.
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