After a solid 24-11 (14-6) campaign, the Wisconsin Badgers now know exactly who they'll face in the 2026-27 Big Ten season. While the full slate of opponents is set, the real intrigue lies in which teams they'll battle twice—and where those games will be played.

Road games in the Big Ten are never easy, and the Badgers will have their work cut out for them this season. Here's a look at the five toughest away matchups Wisconsin will face:

5. Ohio State
The Buckeyes might not carry the highest expectations into next season, but they proved dangerous last year. Ohio State handed Wisconsin a decisive 86-69 loss on February 17 at Value City Arena, making this a revenge opportunity that won't come easy.

4. Iowa
Wisconsin rolled past the Hawkeyes 84-71 in Madison last season, but that win might feel like ancient history. Ben McCollum's deep tournament run in his first year signals that Iowa is building something special. Traveling to Carver-Hawkeye Arena will be a much sterner test.

3. UCLA
West Coast trips are always grueling, and the Bruins remain a credible threat. UCLA tied for sixth in the conference last season at 13-7. Wisconsin edged them 80-72 early last year, but playing in Los Angeles versus Madison is a different beast entirely.

2. Michigan State
Tom Izzo never goes quietly, and he'll have revenge on his mind after Greg Gard's Badgers embarrassed the No. 10 Spartans 92-71 on February 13. Playing in East Lansing, where the Breslin Center is one of the toughest venues in the country, makes this a daunting road test.

1. Illinois
This rivalry takes the top spot for a simple reason: the Badgers play the Fighting Illini twice. Wisconsin went 2-0 against Illinois last season, but those wins came by a combined five points—both in overtime. Gard's most impressive road win last year was taking down No. 8 Illinois in Champaign. Doing it again two seasons later will require every bit of that same grit.