Wisconsin continued its sharp fall in rating metrics after its 42-10 loss to Iowa on Saturday.
ESPN SP+ accurately depicts the Badgers’ current descent. The team was ranked No. 20 just two weeks ago entering the Penn State matchup. Now, the Badgers are down to No. 41 in the nation (No. 86 offense, No. 22 defense) after back-to-back losses.
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With that drop, Wisconsin is now down to the No. 10 team in the Big Ten, behind Ohio State at No. 1, Oregon at No. 5, Penn State at No. 9, Indiana at No. 11, Iowa at No. 17, USC at No. 23, Michigan at No. 30, Washington at No. 31 and Minnesota at No. 35.
The most notable on that list is Minnesota, which continued its steep ascent with a road victory over Illinois.
SP+ RANKINGS AFTER 10 WEEKS
* 4 teams within 0.7 pts (and 6 w/in 1.8) of No. 1!
* (Good god, that could make the playoff pretty great)
* "Georgia DESTROYED Florida" — SP+
* "We're No. 8 again!" — CUSA
* Resume SP+ top 15, still with a delightful No. 1https://t.co/u75h18IqjL— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) November 3, 2024
Wisconsin’s three remaining games are against Oregon (No. 5), Nebraska (No. 45), and Minnesota (No. 35). Given the Badgers’ current form and trajectory, none of those matchups look like clear victories. The team needs just one win in those final three games to extend its bowl streak to 23 seasons.
The Badgers are idle in Week 11 before a marquee matchup with No. 1 Oregon on Nov. 16. While Wisconsin’s outlook looks bleak after the blowout loss to Iowa, a win over Oregon would do a lot to turn the tide.
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