Wisconsin football's 2026 schedule ranked from easiest to hardest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 football schedule is now described as significantly easier compared to 2025, which included several highly ranked opponents. As July approaches, the analysis ranks their opponents, starting with Western Illinois, expected to be the easiest matchup. Other notable games include Eastern Michigan and Rutgers, with key challenges anticipated against teams like Purdue, which finished behind Wisconsin in conference standings last year. The breakdown is part one of a series with more details to follow.
- •Wisconsin's 2026 schedule has fewer tough opponents than in 2025.
- •Ranking starts with Western Illinois as the easiest match.
- •Rutgers is viewed as a potential low-pressure game for Wisconsin.
- •Purdue may pose a challenge for the Badgers late in the season.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Wisconsin Football’s 2026 Schedule From Easiest to Hardest: Part 1
"The Badgers schedule is looking much better in 2026.
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