Big Ten
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | N — Notre Dame | N | Lambeau Field |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Western Illinois | H | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Eastern Michigan | H | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Penn State | A | Beaver Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Michigan State | H | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — UCLA | A | Rose Bowl |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — USC | H | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — Iowa | A | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Rutgers | H | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Maryland | A | SECU Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Purdue | A | Ross-Ade Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Minnesota | H | 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.