It’s finally game week. Wisconsin gets a massive early-season test against Notre Dame, and on this episode we break down exactly what the Badgers need to do to give themselves a chance to pull the upset. We dive into our 3 biggest keys to the game, the matchups that could decide it, where Wisconsin may have an advantage, and the biggest concerns heading into Saturday. Plus, we give our final predictions for Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame. Can the Badgers make an early statement and knock off the Irish? We break it all down. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow The Bucky Report for Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage. Follow us: X: @TheBuckyReport | @RajeevBadgers | @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @TheBuckyReport

The 2026 Wisconsin Badgers football season is here, and it’s time for our full season preview and prediction show. We’re going game by game through Wisconsin’s entire schedule, giving our win/loss picks, breaking down the toughest matchups, and predicting the Badgers’ final record. We’ll also share our biggest concern heading into the season, what gives us the most confidence, and the players and storylines that could define the year. Plus, we make our predictions for the Big Ten Champion, College Football Playoff, and National Champion. How many games will Wisconsin win in 2026? Can the Badgers surprise people and make a run in the Big Ten? It’s time to make our final predictions before the season begins. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow The Bucky Report for Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage all season long. Follow us: X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport

We wrap up our final Know Your Foe of the season with a full look at the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Special guest Curt from the Ski U Pod joins us to break down Minnesota’s biggest storylines, key players, and what Wisconsin fans should expect when the Badgers and Gophers meet this season. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: @SkiUPod1 Follow The Bucky Report on X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport

Wisconsin football season is almost here, so it’s time to hand out our 2026 Preseason Awards! We’re making our picks for team MVP, breakout player, biggest X-factor, most important newcomer, defensive star, and plenty more as we predict which Badgers will define the season. We’ll also hit on the latest from fall camp and what we’ve learned about Luke Fickell’s team as Wisconsin gets ready for kickoff. Follow The Bucky Report: X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport Keywords: Wisconsin Badgers, Wisconsin football, Badgers football, Luke Fickell, 2026 Wisconsin football, Wisconsin preseason awards, Wisconsin fall camp, Badgers MVP, breakout players, Big Ten football

On this edition of Know Your Foe, we’re joined by Joel Kraushaar from the 12 Saturdays Podcast to break down the Iowa Hawkeyes heading into the 2026 season. We dive into Iowa’s quarterback competition, what the offense could look like this fall, and why the Hawkeyes continue to be one of the most reliable teams in the Big Ten when it comes to winning in the trenches. Plus, what does Wisconsin need to do to avoid another rough afternoon against its longtime rival? Follow The Bucky Report on X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport

Wisconsin fall camp is heating up, and we’re taking stock of where things stand. Which Badgers have helped themselves the most over the last few weeks, and who may be trending in the wrong direction? We break down the biggest risers and fallers from camp, the position battles starting to take shape, and what these developments could mean as Wisconsin gets closer to Week 1. Follow The Bucky Report on X: @TheBuckyReport TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport

Wisconsin fall camp is underway, and we’re breaking down everything we’ve seen, heard and learned through the first week. We’ll be joined by insiders who have been at practice to discuss the early standouts, key position battles, players making a move, areas of strength and any concerns starting to emerge. Who’s generating buzz? Which position groups look deeper than expected? And what are we learning about Luke Fickell’s 2026 Badgers? Topics include: Wisconsin football fall camp, Luke Fickell, early camp standouts, position battles, depth chart developments and more. Follow The Bucky Report: X/Twitter: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport Like, subscribe and follow for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football coverage.

Can Pat Fitzgerald turn Michigan State around? We preview Wisconsin’s matchup with the Spartans, breaking down MSU’s biggest storylines, key players and what the Badgers should expect. Special guest Jacob Cotsonika of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast joins us to provide the inside perspective. Follow Jacob on X: @jacobcotsonika Follow The Bucky Report on X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers | Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport

Fall camp has officially arrived, and we're breaking down everything we learned from Big Ten Media Days before the Wisconsin Badgers hit the practice field. We discuss the biggest takeaways from Luke Fickell and the players who represented Wisconsin in Chicago, the position battles we'll be watching throughout camp, which players we're most excited to see, and the biggest storylines that could shape Wisconsin's 2026 season.

How dangerous is UCLA in 2026? Zaid from Bruin Source joins us to break down the Bruins, the start of the Bob Chesney era, and what Luke Fickell’s Wisconsin Badgers will face at the Rose Bowl in October It’s the latest edition of Know Your Foe on The Bucky Report!