Ep. 105: Wisconsin vs. Penn State - MUST-WIN for the Badgers? + Matt Bernstein Joins!

Wisconsin football finally enters Big Ten play. Can the Badgers pass their biggest test yet at Penn State?

The non-conference schedule is over, and Wisconsin heads to Happy Valley for its first Big Ten game of the 2026 season. On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch debate how important this game really is and whether the result could change the way we view the Badgers for the rest of the season.

On this episode:

🏈 Wisconsin vs. Penn State

How important is Wisconsin's first Big Ten game?

Is this a must-win for the Badgers?

Will the result determine how Wisconsin is viewed for the rest of the season?

How does Wisconsin compare with Penn State in the NIL era?

🔥 Can Wisconsin's Offense Keep Up?

Wisconsin's surprising wide receiver production

Malachi Coleman and Tyrell Henry emerging as big performers

Can the Badgers' passing game survive against Penn State?