Badgers back in the Top 25 as they prepare to face an Iowa team that has dominated them lately

Wisconsin's Badgers have returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 following a dominant 24-7 victory over a then-ranked opponent, which is considered one of the best wins of coach Luke Fickell's four-year tenure. The Badgers now prepare to face Iowa, a team that has historically dominated them in recent matchups. The story was reported on October 26, 2026.