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Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger leads the team onto the field

Wisconsin earned its first win of the season, but it was far from a flawless performance against FCS Western Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger leads the team onto the field

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Wisconsin earned its first win of the season, but it was far from a flawless performance against FCS Western Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Sep 12, 2026; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell leads the team onto the field for warmups prior to the game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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