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Wisconsin football opens the 2026 season with a massive matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and we’re kicking off our Know Your Foe series by breaking down everything Badger fans need to know about the Fighting Irish. Rajeev and Justin are joined by Tyler Wojciak from the Locked On Irish podcast to preview Notre Dame’s roster, key players, biggest strengths, and the questions still surrounding Marcus Freeman’s team. Tyler explains why this Notre Dame roster is absolutely loaded heading into 2026, but also dives into the issues the Irish have had in September in recent years — and whether Wisconsin can take advantage in Week 1. Can Luke Fickell and the Badgers make a statement in Green Bay? What matchups matter most? And what would have to happen for Wisconsin to pull off the upset? Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage all offseason long. THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST TYLER WOJCIAK https://www.youtube.com/@UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Follow The Bucky Report: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport https://x.com/RajeevBadgers https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ

On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin break down the biggest Wisconsin Badgers football pressure points heading into the season. With new athletic director Shawn Eichorst now in Madison, Luke Fickell entering a critical prove-it year, Jeff Grimes needing to establish an offensive identity, and Colton Joseph stepping in as QB1, there are plenty of major questions around the program. We’ll discuss what could relieve the pressure, what could make it explode, and which areas matter most for Wisconsin to take a real step forward in 2026. Then we shift into our 2026 Wisconsin football schedule confidence ratings, going game by game and giving our current confidence level in the Badgers beating teams like Notre Dame, Iowa, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue, USC, UCLA and more. Can Wisconsin finally show a clear identity? Is bowl eligibility enough? How much pressure is really on Fickell? And which games on the schedule should Badger fans feel confident about right now? Subscribe for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage. Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5349381712379904

This week on The Bucky Report, we react to Baboucarr Ann’s commitment to Greg Gard and discuss why Wisconsin basketball recruiting is on one of its best runs in years. Then we shift to football for our annual 2026 Hot Takes Show, where we make bold predictions we’ll be held accountable for all season—including why Luke Fickell could be the 2026 Big Ten Coach of the Year. Some of these takes may sound crazy today… but by December, they might not. Do you agree with our predictions? Drop your hottest Wisconsin Badgers take in the comments! 👍 Like the video if you enjoy Wisconsin Badgers coverage. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss recruiting updates, football analysis, basketball news, and live shows all season long. #WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #WisconsinBasketball #GregGard #BigTen #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball #Badgers #Recruiting #BaboucarrAnn Rajeev: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Justin: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5349381712379904

Wisconsin football has plenty of skeptics heading into 2026, but there are also some very real reasons for optimism. In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the latest recruiting momentum surrounding Luke Fickell’s program, including the recent commitment from Brody Pfannenstiel. We discuss where the 2027 class stands, who could be next to commit, and why recruiting feels different right now in Madison. Then we dive into our main event: 5 Reasons to Believe. From coaching changes and roster improvements to recruiting wins and increased investment across the program, we examine why 2026 could be the year Wisconsin football starts turning the corner. Do you agree that 2026 feels different? What is YOUR biggest reason for optimism heading into the season? Follow The Bucky Report on X: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport Follow Rajeev on X: https://x.com/RajeevBadgers Follow Justin on X: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ #WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTen #WisconsinRecruiting #OnWisconsin #TheBuckyReport 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5349381712379904