Big Ten
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sept. 6 | 7:30 PM ET | Neutral | Lambeau Field | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:15 PM ET |
Western Illinois
|
Home | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 12:30 PM ET | Home | Camp Randall Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Away | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Camp Randall Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Camp Randall Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | Kinnick Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Camp Randall Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Fri, Nov. 27 | 7:30 PM ET | Home | Camp Randall Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.