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MADISON, WI (WSAU) – The Wisconsin Badgers football team will be traveling abroad to begin the 2027 football season.
The university announced on Tuesday morning that the Badgers will be traveling to Dublin, Ireland, to face the University of Pittsburgh in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 28th, 2027, Wisconsin’s first international game since they defeated the Michigan State Spartans 41-20 in Toyoko, Japan, in 1993.
“It’s exciting for our student-athletes, their families, and our fans, who will be able to have such a unique experience,” Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh said. “We talk all the time about the opportunities available to student-athletes at Wisconsin, and this is another example. Visiting another country and playing a quality opponent will be memorable for all involved, and we are looking forward to it.”
Wisconsin will also host Pittsburgh at Camp Randell Stadium in 2026. The Badgers have never defeated Pittsburgh in the three times the programs have faced off in past seasons, with the largest margin of victory coming back in 1937 when the Panthers beat Wisconsin 21-0.
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