FanDuel Predicts 6.5 Wins for Wisconsin Badgers

0:00On March 13th, fan-dulges dropped early win totals for the 2026 college football season, and Wisconsin Badgers fans are buzzing. The sportsbook pegs the Badgers at 6.5 wins, a solid bump from their rough 4 and 8 mark last year, they're worst since 19, 90. That puts Wisconsin smack in the middle of the Big Ten pack. Top dogs like Indiana and Oregon sit at 10.5, while Ohio State and Penn State hover around 9.5. Fans like Michigan and USC are at 8.5, and several others, including Iowa and Illinois, land at 7.5. Fans are split, with some crying foul over projections this far out, five months before kickoff. But it highlights how the national view sees Wisconsin clawing back into bowl talks after two straight misses. Sure, it's not the glory days, but beating expectations from last season's brutal schedule would feel like progress. The good news? This year's slate looks friendlier, especially in conference play, where 6 of 9 games pit

1:02them against lower ranked foes per these odds. Offseason transfer portal splashes, add firepower too, starting with a marquee opener against Notre Dame at Lambo Field. All eyes now turn to spring practices and beyond, with optimism building that the Badgers can hit that postseason mark and start rebuilding momentum.