MADISON, Wis. \u2014 Wisconsin once had two marquee non-conference games on its 2026 schedule. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s now one.<\/p>\n
Instead of hosting Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, the Badgers will now take on Eastern Michigan in week three of the college football season.<\/p>\n
The Badgers are still slated to face the Panthers in 2027 in Dublin, Ireland. The two schools have met three times previously. Pitt owns the all-time series 3-0. The two teams haven\u2019t played since 1967, however.<\/p>\n
Wisconsin has a 4-0 record all-time against Eastern Michigan. The two schools recently played in 2021. The Badgers rolled to a 34-7 victory at Camp Randall Stadium.<\/p>\n
UW will open up the 2026 season against Notre Dame on Sept. 6 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The following week, the Badgers host FCS Western Illinois.<\/p>\n
The Big Ten Conference schedule will be announced at a later date. It is known that UW will host Michigan State, Rutgers, Minnesota, and USC. The Badgers will travel to Iowa, Maryland, Penn State, Purdue, and UCLA.<\/p>\n
Future Non-Conference Schedules<\/p>\n
Wisconsin still has numerous intriguing non-conference games lined up over the next several seasons. The Badgers also have a series set with Virginia Tech in 2031 and 2032. The return game with Utah isn\u2019t slated to take place until 2033.<\/p>\n
2027<\/p>\n
Aug. 28 vs. Pittsburgh (in Ireland)<\/p>\n
Sept. 11 vs. Southern Illinois<\/p>\n
Sept. 18 vs. Colorado State<\/p>\n
2028<\/p>\n
Sept. 2 vs. Marshall<\/p>\n
Sept. 9 vs. William & Mary<\/p>\n
Sept. 16 vs. Utah<\/p>\n
2029<\/p>\n
Sept. 1 at California<\/p>\n
Sept. 8 vs. Illinois State<\/p>\n
Sept. 22 vs. Akron<\/p>\n
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