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Wisconsin’s entire 2024 football schedule has been officially announced

The Big Ten Conference revealed the full 2024 football schedule on Thursday afternoon, as the conference welcomes USC, Oregon, UCLA, and Washington into the fold.

Wisconsin will see a pair of those new schools in 2024 as they travel to USC and host Oregon. Wisconsin will also see powerhouse Alabama at Camp Randall in their third and final non-conference game of the year.

Wisconsin will always be playing Iowa and Minnesota, even with the expanded conference structure. Rivalry games being kept was a key for conference leaders in the expansion.

The Big Ten will do away with divisions, but still have a Big Ten Championship set for December 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here is a look at Wisconsin’s complete 2024 schedule:

August 31: vs Western Michigan

Oct 7, 2023; Madison, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/wisconsin/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Wisconsin;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Wisconsin</a>, USA; <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/wisconsin/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Wisconsin Badgers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Wisconsin Badgers</a> head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the fourth quarter against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/rutgers/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Rutgers Scarlet Knights;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Rutgers Scarlet Knights</a> at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Just as they did this season, Wisconsin opens non-conference play against an opponent from the MAC.

September 7: vs South Dakota

Sep 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/327235" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Braelon Allen;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Braelon Allen</a> (0) makes a heart with his hands in honor of teammate Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) after Mellusi suffered an injury during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin continues the non-conference slate with South Dakota out of the Missouri Valley Conference.

September 14: vs Alabama

Nov 13, 2021; Tuscaloosa, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/alabama/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Alabama;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Alabama</a>, USA; Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the Crimson Tide warm up before playing <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/n-mex-st/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:New Mexico State;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">New Mexico State</a> at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

It gets very real very fast for Wisconsin in week three, as the Badgers play the first leg of a home and home series with Alabama.

September 28: at USC

Mar 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/usc/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:USC football;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">USC football</a> head coach Lincoln Riley attends the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/usc/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:USC Trojans;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">USC Trojans</a> and the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball game at Galen Center. The Wildcats won 91-71. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to the Big Ten, USC! The Trojans have a difficult two-week welcome as they face Michigan on September 21 before taking on the Badgers.

October 5: vs Purdue

Oct 28, 2023; Lincoln, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/nebraska/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Nebraska;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Nebraska</a>, USA; Purdue Pete celebrates after a touchdown by the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/purdue/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Purdue Boilermakers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Purdue Boilermakers</a> against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/nebraska/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Nebraska Cornhuskers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Nebraska Cornhuskers</a> during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin won on the road at Purdue this season, and the Boilermakers make a return trip in 2024.

October 12: at Rutgers

Sep 3, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano before the game against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/northwestern/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Northwestern Wildcats;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Northwestern Wildcats</a> at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin makes a return trip to Rutgers after the Badgers beat the Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall this season.

October 19: at Northwestern

Sep 3, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Northwestern Wildcats interim coach David Braun shakes hands with Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jack Kennedy (1) before the game at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Northwestern Wildcats interim coach David Braun shakes hands with Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Jack Kennedy (1) before the game at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Field never proves to be an easy game for the Badgers, no matter how the season is going up to that point.

October 26: vs Penn State

Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/penn-st/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Penn State Nittany Lions;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Penn State Nittany Lions</a> head coach James Franklin looks on during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin will look for some revenge after the 2021 loss to start the season.

November 2: at Iowa

Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/iowa/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Iowa Hawkeyes;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Iowa Hawkeyes</a> head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The Hawkeyes came into Camp Randall and took down Wisconsin on October 14, and the Badgers will look to return the favor in 2024.

November 16: vs Oregon

Dec 29, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/oregon/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Oregon Ducks;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Oregon Ducks</a> mascot on the field during the second half of the 2021 Alamo Bowl against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/oklahoma/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Oklahoma Sooners;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Oklahoma Sooners</a> at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Another newbie to the conference for Wisconsin to do battle with. The Oregon Ducks are still in the playoff hunt this season, and will be a force to be reckoned with next season.

November 23: at Nebraska

Nov 28, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule at the introductory press conference at the Hawks Championship Center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule at the introductory press conference at the Hawks Championship Center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Wisconsin travels to Nebraska near the end of the season, before finishing up with a rivalry matchup.

November 30: vs Minnesota

Nov 27, 2021; Minneapolis, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/minnesota/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Minnesota;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Minnesota</a>, USA; Minnesota Gophers players rush to celebrate with the Paul Bunyan trophy after their victory against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

One of the best parts of the new scheduling model is that the rivarly games have been kept.

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire