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Badgers win total projection revealed for 2026 season

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Will Wisconsin turn things around in 2026?

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.