After previewing the first nine games on the Wisconsin football schedule, today will be my final part of the 2024 schedule preview. The last three games for the Badgers will be a huge home game against Oregon, on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and the regular season finale against Minnesota. These three games could be key for the Badgers to gain bowl eligibility as it is a tough schedule. Here is a preview of the last three opponents.
Wisconsin Football Schedule Preview: Oregon Ducks (November 16)
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Badgers football team plays their season opener against Western Michigan on August 31.
After Alabama, the Oregon Ducks are probably the toughest game on the Wisconsin football schedule. By the time this game happens, Oregon could be a top five team in the country. After losing Bo Nix to the NFL, the Ducks bring in UCF and Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel, who has thrown for over 3,000 yards twice including last year.
Oregon does have to replace a ton of production from last year, but they have two stud receivers coming back. Tez Johnson recorded almost 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns on 86 receptions. He could be one of the best receivers in the country. He alone will likely give this Wisconsin defense fits. This is a hard one for me to see Wisconsin football winning this game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers: November 23
Nov 18, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers celebrate with the Freedom Trophy following the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Wisconsin football has had to beat Nebraska the last two seasons to gain bowl eligibility. Based on the schedule, this game could determine who wins their sixth game and who will be in a win-and-your-in game the following week.
I really like what Matt Rhule is doing in Lincoln. He brought in five star quarterback Dylan Raiola, who may not start this season, but definitely will beginning in 2025. The Cornhuskers have not gone bowling in awhile. They might be another year or so away, but this will be a really tough road game. I think this is a coin flip game.
Minnesota Golden Gophers: November 29
Nov 25, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) hoists Paul BunyanÕs Axe after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers to claim the rivalry trophy at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
The game for Paul Bunyan’s Ax will be played on Black Friday morning at 11 AM on CBS. Under PJ Fleck, the Golden Gophers have given Wisconsin football fits. There’s been a few times the Gophers have won despite the Badgers having the better roster. They could be playing for their postseason lives too.
Minnesota brings in transfer quarterback Max Brosmer after spending four seasons at New Hampshire. Darius Taylor is a very good running back who should go over 1,000 yards if healthy. Daniel Jackson also returns after posting over 800 yards receiving last season.
The defense has been solid since Fleck arrived and I believe their quarterback play is better than it was under Athan Kaliakmanis. However, Wisconsin football has a better roster on both sides of the ball. I think they win the regular season finale.
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