The Wisconsin Badgers are ready to turn things around in 2026.
This football program has a rich history, and it's one that isn't used to being in the position it's currently in.
Head coach Luke Fickell has a more expensive roster and a much more favorable schedule here in 2026 to do some damage.
After being ranked No. 12 in cleveland.com's 16th annual Big Ten preseason media poll, it's time to find out where the Badgers' conference opponents are ranked.
Remember, Wisconsin opens its 2026 Big Ten slate on the road at Penn State. The first conference game Camp Randall gets to witness is the week after, when Michigan State comes to town. Wisconsin has a bye the week of October 10, and then it's all gas, no breaks to the finish line.
Wisconsin's 2026 Big Ten football opponents' preseason ranking
- Saturday, Sept. 26 at No. 6 Penn State (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Oct. 3 vs. No. 16 Michigan State (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Oct. 17 at No. 13 UCLA (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. No. 4 USC (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Oct. 31 at No. 8 Iowa (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Nov. 7 vs. No. 17 Rutgers (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Nov. 14 at No. 15 Maryland (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Nov. 21 at No. 18 Purdue (Time TBD)
- Saturday, Nov. 28 vs. No. 10 Minnesota (Time TBD)
REMEMBER: These rankings are based on the 18 teams in the Big Ten preseason media poll.
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