Badgers win total projection revealed for 2026 season

TL;DR

BetMGM projects the Wisconsin Badgers to win 6.5 games in the 2026 season, with the over slightly favored. The Badgers are looking to improve after a disappointing 4-8 season, bolstered by a stronger roster and favorable schedule.

Key points

Wisconsin Badgers projected to win 6.5 games in 2026
Over 6.5 wins favored at -135 odds
Badgers had a disappointing 4-8 record last season

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Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa (8) tackles Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The last few years have not gone as expected for the Wisconsin Badgers, who had their worst season as a program since 1990 this past season, going 4-8 on the year. But there is room for more optimism this season, as Wisconsin splurged in the transfer portal to create a better roster this offseason, upgrading all across the roster, including at quarterback. That, paired with a better schedule on paper, has the Badgers trending up as spring ball nears an end. But how many games will Wisconsin actually win this season? On Monday, BetMGM revealed its win total for the Badgers in 2026, setting the projection at 6.5 wins, with the over slightly favored at -135 odds, while the under sits at -105 odds. Here’s Wisconsin’s full schedule for 2026: Week 1: vs. Notre Dame (Lambeau Field) Week 2: vs. Western Illinois Week 3: vs. Eastern Michigan Week 4: at Penn State Week 5: vs. Michigan State Week 6: Bye Week Week 7: at UCLA Week 8: vs. USC Week 9: at Week 10: vs. Rutgers Week 11: at Week 12: at Week 13: vs. Minnesota When you look at the schedule, there are some tough games that stand out. The season opener against Notre Dame might be Wisconsin’s toughest game of the year. Then, Wisconsin gets head coach Matt Campbell’s Big Ten opener when they face Penn State on the road in Week 4. Later, they’re traveling to Iowa for the rivalry game, while they’ll host Minnesota to end the year. But there is notably no , , Indiana, or on the docket. When you look at the quirks of the schedule, the Badgers’ lone West Coast trip comes off a bye week, making the travel to UCLA more manageable. They’re also getting six of the seven worst Big Ten teams from a season ago (although Penn State should be far better in 2026). Will Wisconsin get to seven wins with this schedule? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Q&A

What is the win total projection for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2026?

The win total projection for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2026 is set at 6.5 games.

What does the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 schedule look like?

The Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 schedule includes games against Notre Dame, Penn State, and Iowa, among others.

How did the Wisconsin Badgers perform in the previous season?

The Wisconsin Badgers had their worst season since 1990, finishing with a record of 4-8.