# Wisconsin's Soft Schedule: Fickell's Bounce-Back Opportunity

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Podcast: [Wisconsin Badgers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wisconsin-badgers-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7471553)
Published: 2026-05-12T03:32:56+00:00
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Wisconsin Footballs 2026 Schedule: A Walk in the Park After Last Years Tough Road After facing the nations toughest schedule in 2025, Wisconsin football now enjoys an easier path in 2026, with the easiest Big Ten schedule and one of the softest nationwide. Kicking off against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, theyll face more manageable matchups against teams like Michigan State, UCLA, and Rutgers. Coach Luke Fickell enters year four under pressure, with a revamped roster and high expectations. This is sink-or-swim time for Fickell, as the stars align for a bounce-back to relevance, aiming for at least a bowl bid. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2398a13c45db538f

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