Wisconsin football may be stuck facing preseason No. 1 in Week 1

The Wisconsin Badgers are scheduled to face their Week 1 opponent on September 6, and Football Scoop's Zach Barnett is arguing that Notre Dame should be the preseason No. 1 team heading into the season. Barnett cites Notre Dame's strong returning production, including 66% of snaps overall and 73% on defense, as well as Bill Connelly's SP+ ranking placing them at 72%. The game would be held at Lambeau Field, marking a notable early-season matchup for Wisconsin.