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Wisconsin football's rejuvenating upset of Washington littered with big implications for 2026

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If anyone deserves to live in the moment, it’s the Wisconsin football team.

The Badgers just knocked off No. 23 Washington for their first ranked win since 2021 against No. 9 Iowa. That was 1,470 days ago.

They snapped a six-game losing streak and a 10-game Big Ten losing streak. Hell, they scored a touchdown at home for the first time since Sept. 20.

As Wisconsin fans stormed the field in a freezing, rain-soaked Camp Randall Stadium, the cathartic jubilation was evident. They weren’t thinking about the remaining uphill climb to bowl eligibility, or No.