What should be the expectations for Wisconsin in 2024?

The Wisconsin Badgers had an up-and-down 2023 season marred by injuries, but ultimately finished strong to end with a 7-6 record in Luke Fickell’s first year as head coach.

Looking to improve in 2024, the Badgers retooled the roster, hitting the transfer portal at key positions on both sides of the ball.

However, the team’s increase in talent will be met by an increase in competition on Wisconsin’s schedule this year. So, what should the expectations be for the Badgers in 2024?

Looking at the schedule, there are a few clear games where Wisconsin should be significant underdogs: Week 3 vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide and Week 12 vs. the Oregon Ducks.

Both of those opponents should be near or at the top of college football in 2024, with playoff berths seeming likely for both squads.

Behind those games are the tougher opponents that Wisconsin should find a way to compete against. I’d consider the USC Trojans, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Penn State Nittany Lions in this group, with Wisconsin traveling to face the former two teams.

Those are five high-quality opponents for the Badgers in 2024, and then comes the rest of the schedule where we’ve seen how any Big Ten game can get ugly.

So, what should the expectations be for Wisconsin in 2024? Let us know your thoughts down below!