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Wisconsin Faces Toughest Big Ten Football Schedule Yet

7/13/2025

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In a thrilling preview of the 2025 season, the Sporting News reveals Wisconsin's daunting football schedule, marking it as the toughest in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Illinois enjoys a more favorable path. With playoff dreams alive for teams like Oregon and Michigan, pressure mounts on coaches like Greg Schiano to turn struggling programs like Rutgers and Purdue around.

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Story summary

In a thrilling preview of the 2025 season, the Sporting News reveals Wisconsin's daunting football schedule, marking it as the toughest in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Illinois enjoys a more favorable path. With playoff dreams alive for teams like Oregon and Michigan, pressure mounts on coaches like Greg Schiano to turn struggling programs like Rutgers and Purdue around.