WISCONSIN FOOTBALL Kickoff time announced for Wisconsin football's opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field Colten Bartholomew May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin football team will start its season in primetime. kAm(:D4@?D:?VD @A6?6C 282:?DE }@EC6 s2>6 2E {2>362F u:6=5 H:== <:4< @77 2E eib_ A]>] $6AE] e 2E {2>362F u:6=5 :? vC66? q2J] xE H:== 2=D@ 36 3C@2542DE @? }qr] k^AmkAm%96 >2E49FA H:== >2C< E96 q2586CDV 7:CDE 4@?E6DE 2E E96 9:DE@C:4 DE25:F> D:?46 E96 a_`e @A6?6C[ H96? E96J <?@4<65 @77 E96?\}@] d {$&] (:D4@?D:?VD D9@H5@H? H:E9 }@EC6 s2>6 :D 2=D@ E96 D64@?5 92=7 @7 2 EH@\82>6 D6C:6D E92E DE2CE65 :? a_a`[ H96? E96 q2586CD 76== 2A2CE :? 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E96 q62C42ED 3642>6 E96 7:CDE vC@FA @7 u:G6 E62> E@ >2<6 E96 ru!]k^Am Get to know members of Wisconsin football's 2027 recruiting class Ethan McIntosh — Offensive lineman Star ranking: 3Hometown: Verona, Wis. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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Related to this story Badgers coach Luke Fickell recaps spring practices Badgers add intriguing JUCO running back from transfer portal Wisconsin football added more competition to its running back group after a solid spring from that position. 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding a powerful 3-star defensive line recruit The Badgers hope they just added another productive player out of a high school program in a Chicago suburb. 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star defensive line recruit The Badgers received a commitment from a rising defensive line prospect out of Trumbull, Connecticut, with Big Ten rivals circling. 3 remaining questions about Wisconsin football after spring practices The Badgers' blueprint to a better season is clear, but there are a few questions to figure out before the season. We break them down here. Wisconsin football training camp to change locations in August A training camp tradition that coach Luke Fickell brought with him from Cincinnati will take a pause for at least this season. 7 things we learned from Wisconsin football's spring practices BadgerExtra attended each of the Badgers' 15 spring practices. Here are the key takeaways after watching a revamped roster work on its craft. 3 things that stood out from Badgers DC's news conference Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed how much a duo of young linebackers will be used, the maturation of a returning outside… 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing a 3-star safety from the East Coast The Badgers secured a commitment from an athlete whose length and ball skills make him an intriguing fit for the back end of the secondary. Wisconsin football has no players selected in the NFL Draft for first time since 1978 Eleven former Badgers players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.Â
Badgers add intriguing JUCO running back from transfer portal Wisconsin football added more competition to its running back group after a solid spring from that position.Â
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding a powerful 3-star defensive line recruit The Badgers hope they just added another productive player out of a high school program in a Chicago suburb.Â
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star defensive line recruit The Badgers received a commitment from a rising defensive line prospect out of Trumbull, Connecticut, with Big Ten rivals circling.Â
3 remaining questions about Wisconsin football after spring practices The Badgers' blueprint to a better season is clear, but there are a few questions to figure out before the season. We break them down here.
Wisconsin football training camp to change locations in August A training camp tradition that coach Luke Fickell brought with him from Cincinnati will take a pause for at least this season.Â
7 things we learned from Wisconsin football's spring practices BadgerExtra attended each of the Badgers' 15 spring practices. Here are the key takeaways after watching a revamped roster work on its craft.Â
3 things that stood out from Badgers DC's news conference Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed how much a duo of young linebackers will be used, the maturation of a returning outside…
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing a 3-star safety from the East Coast The Badgers secured a commitment from an athlete whose length and ball skills make him an intriguing fit for the back end of the secondary.Â
Wisconsin football has no players selected in the NFL Draft for first time since 1978 Eleven former Badgers players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.Â
