Wisconsin Badgers Move 2025 Season Opener to August 28

The Wisconsin Badgers will kick off their 2025 football season on Thursday, August 28, against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, moving the game up from its original date of August 30. This marks the Badgers' first Thursday regular-season opener since 2011 and their seventh night game in the last nine season openers, where they hold a perfect record of 6-0. The game will take place at Camp Randall Stadium, with kickoff time and broadcast details to be announced later. Wisconsin is looking to rebound from a challenging season, having ended a streak of 22 consecutive winning seasons with a 5-7 record. Miami (Ohio), on the other hand, is coming off a successful 9-5 season that concluded with a bowl victory. This scheduling change adds excitement for fans eager for the new season.