From murderers' row to a cakewalk? Wisconsin football had arguably the toughest schedule in the nation last season. It faced four teams that competed in the College Football Playoff, all on the road. Two of those teams made it to the National Semifinals, and one won the National Title (Oregon and Indiana, respectively). It also faced six teams that finished the season ranked inside the top-25. Now, in a make-or-break year for head coach Luke Fickell and company, the Badgers finally have some schedule luck. One quick glance at the 2026 slate will tell you that: — Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) January 27, 2026 Opening the season against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field is obviously an incredibly daunting tilt to kick things off. But it'll be a semi-home environment in a raucous, pro-Wisconsin stadium. And for what it's worth, the Irish have faltered early in the season under head coach Marcus Freeman. But take a glance at the rest of the slate, and Badger fans can finally exhale.…