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Wisconsin sits at 1-1, having been blown out 41-13 by Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Week 1 before picking up a 36-9 victory over Western Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium in Week 2.

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Luke Fickell Names the Offensive Lineman who Must Improve for Wisconsin Football

The Badgers' offensive front has had its positives and negatives through two weeks. The good? Though it's not dominating its opponents quite yet, the Badgers' offensive line looks extremely physical, and it's already getting off the ball much better than it has in recent years.

Colton Joseph News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Badgers Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Colton Joseph, Tressel's Defense, More Ahead of Week 3

The Badgers have one more tune-up game before they jump into the waters of Big Ten play. Of course, Wisconsin already faced a top team and it didn't go too well, but they get a slight breather in the form of a FCS school and a MAC school before the conference slate begins.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Wisconsin Football Pushing for Five-Star Prospect After Game-Day Visit to Madison

The Badgers are quietly making a run at one of the nation's top defensive prospects. Wisconsin football hosted Jalanie George for their Week 2 win over Western Illinois, according to 247Sports.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Wisconsin Football Skunked from Bowl Game Projections

Sitting at 1-1 early in the season, the Wisconsin football team has yet to play in a conference game, but college bowl game projections are still alive and well.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Wisconsin Football Buy Or Sell: Ryan Hopkins, Problematic Defense, Elite Special Teams

We are two weeks into the Wisconsin football season, and I still don't think we've learned anything definitive about this team. The first half of the Notre Dame game and the first quarter of the Western Illinois game would suggest this is a vastly improved team from a season ago.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

B1G Power Rankings: Badgers Inch Higher as Conference Endures Week 2 Bloodbath

Outside of Michigan upsetting Oklahoma in the Big House, Week 2 was a rough look for the Big Ten. Ohio State collapsed against Texas in the second half.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

One of Wisconsin Football's Biggest Question Marks is now a 'Weapon' for the Badgers

Heading into the 2026 season, Wisconsin football's roster appeared better resourced and significantly reinforced after the dismal 4-8 campaign a year ago.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

Wisconsin Football Stock Report: Who’s Up and Who’s Down After Win Over Western Illinois

Wisconsin got in the win column for the first time in 2026, downing FCS Western Illinois 36-9 on Saturday. There were both bright spots and areas for improvement in the home opener at Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

PFF Grades and Notes From Wisconsin Football's Week 2 Win Over Western Illinois

It's safe to say a home game against an FCS opponent did little to satiate Wisconsin football's increasingly nervous fanbase. Though the Badgers won by 27 points, they went quiet during the middle of the game and quarterback Colton Joseph had a rather concerning performance throwing the football.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / September 13

Watch: Highlights & Analysis: Badgers PIck Up Bounce-Back Win vs. Western Illinois | Wisconsin Football

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

Wisconsin Football Week 2 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin football's win over Western Illinois in Week 2 didn't exactly satiate an extremely nervous fanbase. After starting hot, the Badgers' offense had its share of struggles and Western Illinois managed to possess the ball and string together a few long drives.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

Wisconsin Football Week 2 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin football authored a Week 2 victory that left most of its fans, at least the most visibly online ones, miserable. It wasn't the wire-to-wire domination

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

Grading Each Phase of Wisconsin's Victory in its Home Opener

Week two is in the books and Wisconsin is in the win column for the first time in 2026. Was it pretty? Absolutely not, but it was a win. With just one game remaining before hitting the ground running in the Big Ten, there’s a lot for this team to clean up.

Colton Joseph News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 12

Why it's Not Time to Panic About Colton Joseph Despite Struggles vs. Western Illinois

It wasn't the most consistent against Notre Dame, but Colton Joseph looked good in his Badgers debut; fiery and competitive with some dangerous mobility and an arm with upside.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 12

Wisconsin Gets Back on Track With a Win in its Home Opener, but not Without Struggle

MADISON, Wisconsin — As Abu Sama scored from 72 yards out on Wisconsin’s first play from scrimmage on Saturday night, it looked like things would get ugly in a hurry for Western Illinois.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 12

3 Things Wisconsin Football Must Prove Against FCS Western Illinois

After Luke Fickell and the Badgers opened the 2026 campaign with yet another disappointing loss to a highly-ranked team, there's an air of unease around Wisconsin football.

Montee Ball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 11

Badgers Legend Likes What He Sees: 'Gonna be a Really Good Wisconsin Football Team'

In the first half against Notre Dame, Wisconsin football looked like Wisconsin football. Its defense was swarming and opportunistic. Its offense, though a bit stuck in the mud in terms of the running game, still managed to move the ball methodically.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 11

Wisconsin Football is Undefeated vs. FCS Teams—But How Many Close Calls Have There Been?

Wisconsin football will play one of its token buy games Saturday night, as it hosts the Western Illinois Leathernecks from the Football Championship Subdivision, or FCS.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 11

Badgers NFL Draft Stock Watch: Malachi Coleman, Sebastian Cheeks Turn Heads

Times have been tough for Wisconsin football on and off the field. Sure, the Badgers are looking to bounce back from their worst season since 1990, but they're also coming off their weakest NFL draft class since 1978.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 11

3 Storylines I'm Watching Closely in Wisconsin's Home Opener Versus Western Illinois

When a game is supposed to be as one-sided as Wisconsin’s tilt with Western Illinois should be, there’s not a ton to read into in the week leading up. The Badgers are coming off a deflating loss to Notre Dame, but a date with an FCS team coming off a 41-10 loss of its own marks a chance to bounce back.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

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