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Wisconsin remains projected for bowl game appearance despite Week 1 loss

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Wisconsin remains projected for bowl game appearance despite Week 1 loss

Summary

Following a Week 1 loss to Notre Dame, Wisconsin remains in contention for a postseason bowl appearance. ESPN analysts Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach have projected the Badgers to participate in bowl games scheduled for December 26. Schlabach suggests a potential matchup against Pittsburgh in the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Alternatively, Bonagura projects Wisconsin to compete in the Cactus Bowl at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, facing Kansas. Pittsburgh enters the conversation after a 59-14 win over Miami (OH), while Kansas secured a 51-6 victory against Long Island. Both analysts maintain their postseason projections despite the initial loss to Notre Dame.

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Key Details

•Wisconsin maintains bowl game projection status following a Week 1 loss to Notre Dame.
•Mark Schlabach projects a matchup between Wisconsin and Pittsburgh for the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
•Kyle Bonagura projects Wisconsin to face Kansas in the Cactus Bowl on December 26.
•Pittsburgh enters the season 1-0 after a 59-14 victory over Miami (OH).
•Kansas holds a 1-0 record following a 51-6 win against Long Island.

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