Badgers 2026 Opponents Open Season | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

Wisconsin’s 2026 schedule just got a little less daunting—and a lot more intriguing—as Week One results from future opponents reveal wild swings, dominant wins, and shocking losses. Western Illinois got obliterated 41-10 by Illinois State, Eastern Michigan narrowly lost 27-21 despite a former MSU QB, and Penn State shut out Marshall 45-0. Michigan State barely edged Toledo 30-20, while UCLA stunned Cal 45-24 in their coach’s debut. USC and Iowa both rolled over their foes 39-0 and 40-0, respectively, while Rutgers crumbled at home, losing 37-21 to UMass. Maryland, Purdue, and Minnesota also dominated their openers, setting the stage for a season full of unpredictable matchups against the Badgers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f74d20eaac975dd8