The Wisconsin Badgers have opened as massive favorites for their upcoming matchup against Rutgers, despite coming off a loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 31, 2026. The defeat came at Kinnick Stadium, where Iowa running back L.J. Phillips Jr. wore number 21 and Wisconsin linebacker Cooper Catalano wore number 44.
Oddsmakers remain confident in the Badgers' ability to bounce back against the Scarlet Knights, reflecting Wisconsin's historical dominance in the series and overall program strength within the Big Ten Conference.
