A Promising Forecast for Wisconsin Football
Phil Steele’s 2026 College Football Preview magazine has singled out the Wisconsin Badgers for a turnaround that could reshape the program’s trajectory heading into the new season.
The analyst projects the Badgers’ running back room to be the most improved unit in the nation, a development that would lift the team to a tie for 12th place in the Big Ten and secure a bowl berth.
Steele also anticipates a marked jump in quarterback performance and a secondary that will be significantly tighter, underscoring a comprehensive upgrade on both sides of the ball.
If the forecast holds, Wisconsin could climb the conference rankings and contend for a postseason appearance that has been elusive in recent years.