Can the Wisconsin Badgers upset the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers?

The Wisconsin Badgers will have a tough challenge ahead of them as they face the second-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, but they will be determined to reclaim their dominance in this long-running rivalry.

How has the Wisconsin-Indiana rivalry shifted in recent years?

After decades of dominance by the Wisconsin Badgers, the Indiana Hoosiers have won the last two matchups, though both were close, one-score games.

What is the overall record between the Wisconsin Badgers and Indiana Hoosiers?

Despite the recent shift, the Wisconsin Badgers still hold a commanding 16-4 record against the Indiana Hoosiers since 1993, with the Badgers scoring more than 50 points in eight of those victories.

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Wisconsin Fights to Reclaim Dominance in Rivalry with Surging Indiana

14 Nov

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Summary

Wisconsin's long-standing dominance over Indiana in jeopardy
Indiana has won the last two matchups, though by narrow margins
Wisconsin coming off an important win over Washington Huskies

Wisconsin Fights to Reclaim Dominance in Rivalry with Surging Indiana

For multiple decades, the Wisconsin Badgers have enjoyed a dominant run over the Indiana Hoosiers. However, that one-sided rivalry appears to be shifting in recent years. As of 2025-11-14T01:24:32+00:00, Indiana has won the last two matchups against Wisconsin, though both were close, one-score games.

In 2023, Wisconsin came up short in a late comeback attempt, losing 20-14 in Bloomington. The Badgers' quarterback, Braedyn Locke, threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, but two fourth-quarter fumbles proved costly. The previous year, Wisconsin also fell to Indiana by a score of 14-6, as the Badgers failed to find the end zone despite holding the Hoosiers to just 217 yards of total offense.

Despite this recent shift, Wisconsin still holds a commanding 16-4 record against Indiana since 1993, with the Badgers scoring more than 50 points in eight of those victories. The upcoming matchup against the second-ranked Hoosiers presents a crucial test for Wisconsin to regain control of the long-running rivalry.