The Wisconsin Badgers are back to their first bowl game for the first time since the 2023 season, Luke Fickell’s first full season at the helm of the Big Ten side.

While things weren’t always easy, ultimately a 31-10 win over Rutgers last weekend was enough to push the needle to a 6-3 record, leaving Fickell just two wins away from his best record during his tenure.

What’s next for the Badgers?

Wisconsin has three games remaining on their 2026 schedule that comprise games against Maryland, Purdue and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Looking one step ahead of that, ESPN’s recent bowl projections were released and the Badgers are now projected to be taking on the Ole Miss Rebels in the ReliaQuest Bowl

Through nine games this season, the Rebels have a 6-3 record, with losses to Florida, Texas, and most recently Georgia.

The Badgers and the Rebels have never met up against one another; however, Wisconsin has been a fixture in the ReliaQuest Bowl, having played in the postseason game six times, totaling a 2-4 record ranging from 1995 until 2024.

The last time the Badgers squared off in the ReliaQuest Bowl found them up against the LSU Tigers as Fickell’s squad fell 35-31 to the SEC side.

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Source: Yahoo Sports