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Grading Wisconsin’s first half of the season: Where have the Badgers exceeded expectations?

Bucky's 5th Quarter · Oct 17, 2026

With the bye week coming and going and the Wisconsin Badgers preparing to face off against the No. 12 UCLA Bruins, it feels like a good moment to evaluate the first half of their season through six weeks. The Badgers stand at 4-1 following the bye, with wins over Western Illinois, Eastern Michigan, Penn State, […]

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