Yesterday, Wisconsin unveiled new uniforms for the collision with Notre Dame at Lambeau, including red helmets for the first time since 2014. The uniforms, which I think are best summed up as the Badgers’ equivalent of the NFL’s color rush looks, got me thinking about which uniforms I’d like to see in each game of Wisconsin’s schedule.There isn’t a ton of flash in Wisconsin’s typical wardrobe, so it was nice to see something different for the season opener. Still, between pants and facemask color, the Badgers have some options in the uniform department. I have an old-school mentality when it comes to uniforms, but I’m not against occasionally straying away from the standard home and away looks, so here are my picks for each week.Sept. 6 vs. Notre DameSince this jersey has already been picked, I wanted to just share a few thoughts. If it were up to me, playing at such a historical venue, I would wear the classic home uniforms with red tops, white pants and white helmets with red facemasks. When these jerseys got leaked online, like the majority of people, I was extremely skeptical. Although, now having seen the full uniform on players, I like them. I’m all for the occasional use of a red helmet, and think the chrome numbers as tribute to the Lombardi Trophy are a nice touch.To be determined how the look comes across in game, but for now, I’m content with the alternate appearance for the game. Wisconsin's 2026 Lambeau uniforms. | @BadgerFootball on XSept. 12 vs. Western IllinoisMy pick: Red jersey, white pants, red facemaskIt’s the home-opener, coming off a week wearing new and unique uniforms, so I think you keep it simple and wear the classic home look.Sept. 19 vs. Eastern MichiganMy pick: Red jersey, white pants, red facemaskOnce again, I’m going to roll with the classic home look. Nothing jumps off the page as overly special about this game, so I think there’s better opportunities to add some flair at home later in the season.Sept. 26 at Penn StateMy pick: white jersey, white pants, red facemaskPenn State may have the simplest uniforms in the country, so I think Wisconsin keeps it simple here. The navy and white of the Nittany Lions doesn’t really pop, so I could see the argument for red pants to add some color, but I like the idea of a rather uncolorful jersey matchup here.Oct. 3 vs. Michigan StateMy pick: Red jersey, white pants, red facemaskFor me, homecoming and the Big Ten home-opener means you wear your standard home uniforms. Michigan State has a handful of uniform combinations, so let it be the one that adds uniform flair to this game, and wear the classic home look for homecoming.Oct. 17 at UCLAMy pick: White jersey, red pants, red facemaskThis was the game I was most excited to pick in terms of uniforms. It’s not the Rose Bowl Game, but it’s Wisconsin and UCLA in the Rose Bowl, so the look should match those memories for Badger fans. The white on red look, lined up across from the blue and gold of the Bruins would likely be the most visbily appealing jersey matchup of the season for me.The 1998 season came to a successful end with Badgers players reacting to fans after winning the Rose Bowl on Jan, 1, 1999 in Pasadena, Calif.
Building the ideal 2026 Wisconsin uniform schedule
Yesterday, Wisconsin unveiled new uniforms for the collision with Notre Dame at Lambeau, including red helmets for the first time since 2014. The uniforms, whi






