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.

Coming off an important win over the Washington Huskies, the Badgers will need to put up a real fight against Indiana and not let the Hoosiers establish a new winning streak in this series. While it may not be fair to expect an upset against one of the top teams in the country, Wisconsin will be determined to reclaim its dominance in this rivalry.