Wisconsin football named fourth-biggest overachiever by ESPN

Wisconsin Badgers football is recognized as the fourth-biggest overachiever in college football for the 2026 season by ESPN's Bill Connelly. The team shows significant improvement, moving to a 5-2 overall record and 3-1 in Big Ten play after a strong 24-7 victory over No. 15 USC. The Badgers' defense excelled, limiting USC to just seven points and forcing two turnovers. This accolade follows a challenging previous season where Wisconsin finished 4-8. The Badgers look to maintain their momentum with an upcoming game against No. 24 Iowa on Halloween.

• 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN names Wisconsin football fourth-biggest overachiever this season