Barry Alvarez, then-UW athletic director, had revealed at the time: “To play a game there … and the atmosphere turned into a college atmosphere and just the electricity around Green Bay and in the stadium was truly special for our athletes.”

In this contract, two games were arranged: one in 2020 at the stadium of the Green Bay Packers, and another in 2021 at Soldier Field. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 game ended up being postponed until this season.

This will be another one of the many games that UW has played in recent years against opponents from another conference at a neutral site. The Badgers played LSU in Houston in 2014, as well as Alabama in Arlington, Texas, in 2015.

How many fans are attending Notre Dame vs Wisconsin at Lambeau Field?

Lambeau Field is one of the NFL’s historic venues, with its distinctive green and yellow colors throughout the stands. For this important matchup between Notre Dame and Wisconsin, around 80,000 people are expected to pack the stadium.

Who will be the home team at Lambeau Field?

Although Lambeau Field will be a neutral stadium, which is why both schools will receive the same number of tickets to ensure their place in the stands, there will be a home team. Despite the fact that they will not use the Green Bay Packers’ locker room, the team chosen for this occasion is the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

This choice basically comes down to what was agreed upon in that agreement signed years ago: The Badgers were the home team at the Chicago Bears’ stadium, and now it is Marcus Freeman’s team’s turn to do so.

More NCAAF games at neutral sites

Week 1 of College Football will also feature another game to be played at an NFL stadium. Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, will be the setting for an interesting matchup between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Louisville Cardinals.

Gordon, 33, admitted missing football “every day“, and it makes sense. He had already made a name for himself before entering the NFL, with a memorable senior year in college. In 2014, Gordon earned unanimous All-American honors as well as the Doak Walker Award as the top college running back after leading the NCAA in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.

It explained why the Chargers (still in San Diego by then) drafted him 15th overall in 2015, and Gordon didn’t let the franchise down. A two-time Pro Bowler (2016, 2018), he also spent time with the Denver Broncos (2020-2022), Kansas City Chiefs (2022), and Baltimore Ravens (2023) before retiring on a one-day contract as a Charger. Flash-forward to 2026, Gordon can look back on his career with plenty of pride as an emotional tribute from his alma mater awaits.

Melvin Gordon reflects on Wisconsin days, reveals expectations for 2026 Badgers

Bolavip: What can you tell us about life after retirement, and what are you currently doing after football?

Melvin Gordon: I golf a lot, man. I golf every day. And then, while I’m not golfing out, just working with different brands. Working with Kickstand Cocktails, just trying to grow my brand, man. Just trying to grow my brand and stay active, and not just sit on the couch and be thinking about football all day.

Bolavip: Do you miss football?

Melvin Gordon: Every day.

Bolavip: And what does it mean to you to be inducted into the Badgers’ Hall of Fame? What do you remember about those years in college?

Melvin Gordon: It means everything to me. I mean, I’m a Wisconsin kid, so I just remember Coach B telling me, “you come here, you’ll be in a position to be remembered forever.” And for that to be a reality for me, it’s been a lot of players that have come through Wisconsin, and now I had this opportunity. So it’s not something that I take lightly. It’s a blessing, man. I’m blessed to be honored in front of a lot of my peers, and a lot of my Wisconsin natives.

Bolavip: Wisconsin faced tough opponents last season. How do you see the program and what are your expectations this year?

Melvin Gordon: Every year I expect us to be good. Now every year, your team might not meet expectations or whatever. I mean, you see the Alabama fans, that’s just for an example. They didn’t have the season that they wanted. But I expect us to be well, I expect us to be good.

I expect us, especially with our schedule, to be able to compete and get in the playoffs. I want us to get in the playoffs. We should have an opportunity to get in the playoffs. We will handle our business against Notre Dame, I think we’ll be good.

I think we have a quarterback that can play throughout the year. I think we’ll be able to win some football games, put ourselves in a position to have our opportunity. I think we’ll be good. I’m excited. They’ve been taking a lot of heat, no one believes in them, and I think that’s the best route to take to get to the playoffs, being doubted.

Philip Rivers’ unexpected NFL comeback in 2025

Bolavip: What was it like to see Philip Rivers come back and play last year in the NFL?

Melvin Gordon: It was dope. I mean, Phil is one of my good friends, man. He was one of my favorite teammates. He’s so competitive, so fiery. He’s just one of those guys that everybody wants to play for, and I was rooting for him to come out and do that.

I don’t think people understand how hard that is. It’s hard being out a certain amount of years and then coming back, and then having to be put in as far as the captain of the team and you leading the ship.

So to be out and come and do that, I was hoping they won because they would have been able to go up against the Chargers in the playoffs, and I think that would have made just good TV and it’d been good for reporters, that’s one of those moments you hope that everybody get a chance to talk about.

So it didn’t happen, but I was glad he was able to go out there and do his thing, and also renew his years on his medical pensions that the NFL got to give him. That was good too, for him and his family.

Expectations on 2026 Chargers and advice for Omarion Hampton

Bolavip: How do you see the Chargers now with this quarterback-coach duo, and how much different do you see this franchise compared to your years on the team?

Melvin Gordon: I mean, it’s always different. Every team got different players, different coaches, different different makeup. This team is definitely not the same as ours. I mean, you still got players like Derwin James and Denzel Perryman that played there when I was there, but it’s just a different makeup.

And [Jim] Harbaugh, we expect him to come in and be great. He’s won at every team that he’s been a part of, and I don’t expect anything less. I was just there, I did some interviews with them and I was able to watch them practice, and I’m excited.

I’m excited, you know, they’re not like really crazy, heavy hitter names, but you don’t need that. You just need a team full of guys that just want it more than the next team. So it’s just a big camaraderie, that’s what football is. In the end, that’s the team. The team that knows how to play together, that’s the team that gets the furthest. So I think they’re able to do that. It’s early, but I think if we can stay away from injuries, we’ll always have a chance to get at that Super Bowl.

Bolavip: And what do you see in Omarion Hampton, another first-round pick in your position? What’s your advice for him?

Melvin Gordon: I was just talking to him. He’s really chill. He doesn’t speak too much. He’s bigger than I thought, and he’s fast. So he’s well-rounded, man. So my advice to him is just to go out there and do your thing, be who you are. Just remember why they drafted you. You don’t have to get into any comparisons with anybody.

Like I said, the makeup is different. This is your time, you’re the starting running back for the Los Angeles Chargers. Your time will come and go like everyone else’s. Like mine, like LT’s (LaDainian Tomlinson), like Ryan Mathews, Danny Woodhead’s, your time as a Charger will come and go. And it’s just for you to make the best of it. So, just put yourself in the best position to win, and do what you can to be in a position to win a Super Bowl, because you’ll be remembered forever.

Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Russell Wilson

Bolavip: Your journey also included a brief but very fruitful time with the Chiefs. You played for the Broncos and Ravens as well. But what was it like to work around Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and being around the team during that Super Bowl win?

Melvin Gordon: Yeah, it gave me just a different perspective of how things are supposed to be, just from their perspective. Andy Reid, he’s one of the best coaches out there, I’m not going to lie to you. I mean, just the way they ran practice, structure, everything, it just fit my style really well, and I wish I would have gone back. But it is what it is. I got me a Super Bowl and I’m blessed about that as well.

I can’t be too mad about the position that I’m put in when it comes to my career. I’ve had a chance to play with some phenomenal players and coaches. And Pat Mahomes might be one of the best football players I’ve ever seen in my life. At this point, he just needs the rings to follow suit with that.

Bolavip: You also spent time with Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson. What was it like for you?

Melvin Gordon: They’re different players. I think Lamar Jackson, he’s probably one of the better athletes I’ve ever seen in my life. But he’s really good too. They’re just different styles. They’re all different in their own way, and really it just comes down to what offensive coordinator you fit the best. What fits your system, and the way you want to run things best. And then they can all be great, because I think Mahomes does things that Lamar can and can’t do, vice versa.

And the same thing with Russell, just being able to throw on the run and different things like that, his deep ball. They’re all great in their own way. Trying to pick who’s better is really difficult because, unless you’re an offensive coordinator, you’ve just got to find the guy that fits your scheme best.

Gordon’s favorite active running backs

Bolavip: Who are your favorite running backs today?

Melvin Gordon: My favorite running back today is Jonathan Taylor. He’s probably one of my favorites. Probably Abu (Sama III), the running back Wisconsin just picked up, so I’ll be tailgating there. I’m going to be, throw me back some Kickstands, man. Just tailgate at the games with the fans, link up with them, go watch my Badgers. Win or lose, I’m in there.

But, I definitely have to go with, obviously, my Badgers, and then I’m biased with Dare Ogunbowale and Jonathan Taylor. Jonathan Taylor’s my number one back right now.

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“There is no quit in me,” he said, per Zach Heilprin of 96.7 FM “The Zone.” Fickell remains firm in his stance — he’s determined to fight until the end. However, the growing question around Madison is what will happen with the head coach heading into next season.

In a recent interview with Jesse Temple, the veteran head coach was asked whether he had any clarity about his job status for what’s coming ahead. Fickell responded by saying he’s not concerned about it.

“I have not been told. I’m not worried about that. I understand if we don’t meet expectations and we don’t do the things we need to do, anything can happen,” he firmly stated.

Harsh self-criticism from Fickell after loss to Buckeyes

It’s clear that the Badgers’ performance has been underwhelming for several weeks now, but the shutout loss — failing to put a single point on the board — marks a turning point for the program moving forward.

“To not find a way to put points on the board will never give us a chance,” Fickell said after the game, via Jesse Temple of Badger Connect. “We know we have to find a way to be able to do that, and we’ve got to get a hell of a lot better at it.”

What’s next for Wisconsin?

With little room left to turn things around in the short term, these are the upcoming games awaiting the Wisconsin Badgers — many of them high-stakes matchups.

• @ Oregon, October 25
• vs Washington, November 8
• @ Indiana, November 15
• vs Illinois, November 22
• @ Minnesota, November 29

The Spartans ultimately found a way to prevail over the visiting Badgers at Breslin Center. Thanks to the Wolverines’ mishap against Illinois in Ann Arbor, Michigan State took sole possession of the top spot in the Big Ten conference standings with two games remaining in the regular season.

Despite a slow start to the game, falling behind 34-32 at halftime, the Spartans clawed their way back and defeated Winsconsin by a final score of 71-62. Guard Jaden Akins ended the night with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while forward Jaxon Kohler registered an NCAA career-high 16-rebound mark in the game.

Despite those individual performances, Izzo walked out of the game concerned with his team’s outing. Despite having enough reasons to celebrate, the Spartans’ head coach sent a strong warning to the locker room.

“I just want to keep getting better. We didn’t get better today.,” Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said, via The Detroit News. “I thought we just did some things that were unlike us, and then we did some really good things too, in the rebounding and the running and made some shots.”

March Madness’ nerves

As the calendar turns to March, a new wave of emotions takes over college basketball. Every game means a little more, every possession, every basket—anything can trigger a costly domino effect, and nobody wants the season to be for nothing due to a mistake.

As the attention of the country shifts to the NCAA basketball tournament, the spotlight is on every program to perform. Izzo admits that it can be a nerve-wracking feeling.

“You get to this time of year and everybody’s telling me how good you are, and sometimes I think we don’t handle that well,” Izzo added. “But I don’t know if any team handles that well. And I don’t handle it well. If you tell me we’re good, I say the opposite, but there’s a reason.”

Rivalry Week

Michigan is one game behind Michigan State in the standings with two games remaining in the regular season. Next, the Wolverines will face Maryland, while the Spartans will visit the Iowa Hawkeyes.

If both teams emerge victorious, or if the Wolverines win while the Spartans lose, their Rivalry Week matchup in the final game of the season will be a winner-takes-all for the Big Ten regular season title.

[Watch Alabama vs Wisconsin online for FREE in the US on Fubo]

In a clash of unbeaten teams, the Alabama Crimson Tide face off the Wisconsin Badgers with both looking to extend their perfect starts to the season. Alabama enter as the heavy favorite, with a 16.5-point advantage. The over/under for the game is set at 49.5, indicating the expectation of a high-scoring affair as both teams aim to make a statement in Week 3.

The Crimson Tide dominated South Florida 42-16 in their last meeting, showing why they remain one of college football’s elite. Meanwhile, the Badgers are riding high after a hard-fought 27-13 win over the South Dakota Coyotes. This matchup promises plenty of excitement, as two strong programs battle to keep their undefeated records intact.

When will the Alabama vs Wisconsin match be played?

Alabama take on Wisconsin this Saturday, September 14th, in a highly anticipated Week 3 matchup of the 2024 college football season. The game will kick off at 12:00 PM (ET).

Alabama vs Wisconsin: Time by State in the USA

ET: 12:00 PM
CT: 11:00 AM
MT: 10:00 AM
PT: 9:00 AM

How to watch Alabama vs Wisconsin in the USA

Catch the 2024 college football clash between Alabama and Wisconsin live on Fubo, which offers a free trial. Alternatively, you can tune in to Fox network.

The Cowboys were lethal through the first five weeks of the 2022 regular season, but after the second week of October they won just two games and lost another five games.

The Badgers won four of nine games against Big Ten Conference teams, while their overall record was 6-6. The Badgers began the regular season with a 38-0 victory against ranked a ranked team, Illinois State.

Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin: Kick-Off Time

Oklahoma State and Wisconsin play for the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, December 27 at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Australia: 2:15 PM (AEDT) December 28
Canada: 10:15 PM (EST)
China: 11:15 AM (AEDT) December 28
Germany: 4:15 AM (CET) December 28
Ireland: 3:15 PM (GMT)
Mexico: 9:15 PM (CST)
US: 10:15 PM (ET)
UK: 3:15 AM (GMT) December 28

Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin: TV Channel and Live Streaming

The College Football season is available on Television, Radio and Live Streaming on the Internet, this Guaranteed Rate Bowl matchup and other games will be broadcast in the United States by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone.

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Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin: Predictions And Odds

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The Cowboys could not win the conference but they had a positive record with 7-5 overall and 4-5 within the Big 12 conference. The Cowboys began the 2022 regular season with a 5-week winning streak.

The Badgers had a painful season, they sometimes won a game and the following week lost another, at the end of the regular season they won 6 of 12 games and within the Big Ten’s West Division the record was 4-5.

Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin: Date

Oklahoma State and Wisconsin play for the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, December 27 at Chase Field in Phoenix. This will be an interesting game with two offensive lines willing to do anything to win.

Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin: Time by state in the US

ET:10:15 PM
CT:9:15 PM
MT:8:15 PM
PT:7:15 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Oklahoma State vs Wisconsin at the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl

This game for the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin at the Chase Field in Phoenix on Tuesday, December 27, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN.

Last week, Wisconsin survived a major upset by beating Nebraska 15-14 in a thriller. Now, the Badgers sit with a 6-5 record and will try to avoid a .500 season. Wisconsin are a 3-point favoriteand lead the all-time series62-61-8. They’ll try to finish the season at least in the Top-3 of the West Division.

Minnesota have a 7-4 record and come from a crushing 13-10 loss to Iowa which ended their hopes of reaching the Big Ten Championship Game. RB Mohamed Ibrahim has been sensational with 1524 yards and 19 touchdowns. He could break the school’s records for most yards (single season and also career). Last year, the Golden Gophers beat Wisconsin 23-13. As it has happened throughout this rivalry, the winning team get Paul Bunyan’s Axe as trophy.

Wisconsin vs Minnesota:Date

The Wisconsin Badgershost the Minnesota Golden GophersinWeek 13of the2022 NCAA College Football Seasonon Saturday, November 26at 3:30 PM (ET). The game will be played at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin vs Minnesota: Time by State in the US

ET: 3:30 PM
CT: 2:30 PM
MT: 1:30 PM
PT: 12:30 PM

How to watchWisconsin vs Minnesotain the US

Wisconsin and Minnesota willclash inWeek 13ofthe2022 NCAA College Football Season. This Big Ten’s matchupwill be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US.If you want to know all the channels, packages and plans offered by FuboTV, you canclick here.Another optionif you don’t want to miss the game in the United States is ESPN.

Wisconsin are having a very disappointing season with a 5-5 record. However, the Badgers just need one win in their last two games to clinch bowl elegibility. A trip to Nebraska seems like the perfect opportunity to do so as a 12.5-point favorite. Wisconsin lead the all-time series 11-4.

Nebraska’s old glory days are long gone and the Cornhuskers are having yet another terrible season with a 3-7 record. Nebraska are on a four-game losing streak (Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan) andhave lost the last eight meetings between these two teams.

Nebraska vs Wisconsin:Date

The Nebraska Cornhuskers host the Wisconsin BadgersinWeek 12of the2022 NCAA College Football Seasontoday, November 19at 12PM (ET). The game will be played at MemorialStadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska vs Wisconsin: Time by State in the US

ET:12PM
CT:11AM
MT:10 AM
PT:9AM

How to watchNebraska vs Wisconsinin the US

Nebraska will host Wisconsin inWeek 12ofthe2022 NCAA College Football Season. The game will be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US.If you want to know all the channels, packages and plans offered by FuboTV, you canclick here.Another optionif you don’t want to miss the game in the United States is ESPN.

After two consecutive victories against Purdue and Maryland, Wisconsin are finally over .500 with a 5-4 record. The Badgers are a slight 1-point favorite on the road andlead the all-time series49-44-2. Last season, Wisconsin beat Iowa 27-7 when the Hawkeyes were a Top-10 team in the national rankings.

Iowa faced a brutal strech on their calendar and lost three weeks in a row against contenders such as Michigan, Illinoisand Ohio State. Now, the Hawkeyes have bounced back with two wins against Northwestern and Purdue to put their record at 5-4. After Wisconsin, Iowa finishes the season facing Minnesota and Nebraska.

Iowa vs Wisconsin:Date

The Wisconsin Badgers will visitthe Iowa Hawkeyes inWeek 11of the2022 NCAA College Football Seasontoday, November 12at 3:30PM (ET). The game will be played at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa vs Wisconsin: Time by State in the US

ET: 3:30PM
CT: 2:30PM
MT: 1:30PM
PT: 12:30 PM

How to watchIowa vs Wisconsin in the US

Iowa and Purdue face off inWeek 11of the2022 NCAA College FootballSeason. The game will be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US.If you want to know all the channels, packages and plans offered by FuboTV, you can click here.Another optionif you don’t want to miss the game in the United States is FS1.

The season has been good for Maryland so far. Their 6-2 overall record proves it, but they have also been consistent throughout the tournament. For example, their losses were against a contender like the Michigan Wolverines and the Purdue Boilermakers, both being one-possession games, so they weren’t blown out by anyone. This could be a great opportunity for the Terrapins to add to their two wins in a row before facing Ohio State and Penn State in back-to-back weeks.

Wisconsin can’t say the same than their opponents because their performances weren’t solid. Their 4-4 overall record is a perfect description of how irregular they have been in 2022. One reason that lead to their inconsistency is that they couldn’t take full advantage when playing at home, where they are just 3-2. Coming from a bye week won’t make much difference this time since both arrive after that break, but at least the Badgers had the opportunity to put together a well-constructed gameplan to go for an upset victory.

Wisconsin vs Maryland: Date

Wisconsin will receiver Maryland on Week 10 of the 2022 NCAA College Football Season today, November 5 at 12:00 PM (ET). The game will be played at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin vs Maryland: Time by State in the US

ET: 12 PM
CT: 11 AM
MT: 10 AM
PT: 9 AM

How to watch Wisconsin vs Maryland in the US

The game between Wisconsin and Maryland on Week 10 of the 2022 NCAA College Football Season will be available to watch or live stream on FuboTV (Free Trial) in the US. The other option is the Big Ten Network.

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