University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Signs Two-Year Football Scheduling Agreement with Wisconsin
5/24/2018 10:00:00 AM | Football
PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh and University of Wisconsin have signed a home-and-home football scheduling agreement for the 2026-27 seasons, Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced.
The initial contest will be played at Wisconsin on Sept. 19, 2026. The Panthers will host on Sept. 11, 2027.
"In speaking with (Wisconsin Athletic Director and Burgettstown native) Barry Alvarez, we both felt this was a great scheduling opportunity," Lyke said. "Despite our regional proximity, we've rarely played each other in football. It is a challenging and compelling non-conference game that our respective teams and fans can look forward to."
Pitt is 3-0 all-time against Wisconsin. The teams last met during the 1967 season.
The Badgers have not played in Pittsburgh since 1937 when the Panthers, led by legendary coach Jock Sutherland, rolled to a 21-0 victory en route to the national championship.
Wisconsin is presently led by head coach Paul Chryst, who held the same position at Pitt from 2012-14.
Pitt-Wisconsin Series History
Date H/A Result
Oct. 23, 1937 H W, 21-0
Oct. 15, 1938 A W, 26-6
Oct. 14, 1967 A W, 13-11
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The initial contest will be played at Wisconsin on Sept. 19, 2026. The Panthers will host on Sept. 11, 2027.
"In speaking with (Wisconsin Athletic Director and Burgettstown native) Barry Alvarez, we both felt this was a great scheduling opportunity," Lyke said. "Despite our regional proximity, we've rarely played each other in football. It is a challenging and compelling non-conference game that our respective teams and fans can look forward to."
Pitt is 3-0 all-time against Wisconsin. The teams last met during the 1967 season.
The Badgers have not played in Pittsburgh since 1937 when the Panthers, led by legendary coach Jock Sutherland, rolled to a 21-0 victory en route to the national championship.
Wisconsin is presently led by head coach Paul Chryst, who held the same position at Pitt from 2012-14.
Pitt-Wisconsin Series History
Date H/A Result
Oct. 23, 1937 H W, 21-0
Oct. 15, 1938 A W, 26-6
Oct. 14, 1967 A W, 13-11
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