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Should Luke Fickell still be on hot seat despite key win?
For months, much of the debate surrounding the Wisconsin Badgers was how long embattled head coach Luke Fickell would stay at the helm last season. Wisconsin had gone through a six-game losing streak, and it took a second vote of confidence from then-Athletic Director Chris McIntosh to quiet the rumors of a potential coaching change. […]
Former Badgers standout offensive lineman to sign with Packers
In need of offensive line help, the Green Bay Packers signed veteran offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal, bringing the Wisconsin native home for the first time since college. Zeitler, 36, is entering his 15th year in the NFL after a standout career with the Wisconsin Badgers, where he played from 2008-11 and […]
Will the Badgers be ranked next week?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin fans and fans across the country. The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a major 24-20 win over the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions last weekend, but it wasn’t enough to be ranked […]
Badgers opening odds vs. Michigan State revealed for Week 5
Fresh off a 24-20 upset win over the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions on the road, the Wisconsin Badgers are heading back home to face the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium this weekend. Following their 54-10 domination of the Eastern Michigan Eagles in Week 3, the Badgers were looking much improved going […]
Final look: Game notes from Wisconsin vs. Penn State
The Wisconsin Badgers got a big win on Saturday, beating the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions on the road, thanks to a pair of late fourth-quarter touchdowns and a defensive stand to seal the game. With the win, Wisconsin improved to 3-1 on the season and was the first team out of the AP […]
Badgers beat top 10 team on road as star freshman wins award
After beating the No. 20 Oregon Ducks 3-1 at home on Thursday, the Wisconsin Badgers went on the road and swept the No. 10 Purdue Boilermakers for one of their more impressive wins of the season. In a battle of top-10 teams, it was pure domination from the Badgers, who won 25-18, 25-15, 25-21. The […]
Luke Fickell named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week
After a miraculous 24-20 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions this week, Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell was named the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant National Coach of the Week. It’s the first time Fickell has won the award since being hired at Wisconsin. Fickell and the Badgers came back 17 points from behind to […]
Badgers reach feat last accomplished in 2006 with comeback win
The Wisconsin Badgers shocked the world on Saturday with a 24-20 comeback win on the road over the then-No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions, improving to 3-1 on the season. It was an incredible feat for the Badgers, who were trailing by two scores midway through the fourth quarter after Colton Joseph threw his third […]
Badgers aren’t ranked after major win over Penn State
The Wisconsin Badgers secured the biggest win of the Luke Fickell era on Saturday when it upset the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions on the road. It was one of the more impressive wins of any team so far this season, and it came after the Badgers were down 17. Wisconsin scored multiple touchdowns […]
For better or worse, Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph is simply wired differently
I suspect there were times during Saturday evening’s thrilling, improbable comeback victory for the Wisconsin Badgers over the Penn State Nittany Lions when you were wondering (or posting or yelling out loud) about why Luke Fickell hadn’t gone to the bullpen to summon true freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins. After all, Colton Joseph had made a handful of tosses […]
Badgers grades, snap counts from Week 4 vs. Penn State: Who was Wisconsin’s highest graded player?
The Wisconsin Badgers conjured up a fourth-quarter comeback on Saturday evening against the Penn State Nittany Lions to secure their biggest win of the Luke Fickell era and improve to 3-1 on the season. It was a major win for the Badgers, who were trailing 17-0 early in the game after a pair of Colton […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers comeback win over Penn State: Wisconsin’s defense is elite
After trailing by 17 points, the Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback on the road against the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday to improve to 3-1 on the season. It was the team’s biggest win under Luke Fickell, and one that put the Badgers back on the map after years of […]
Luke Fickell gets signature win as Badgers come back in thriller win on road vs. Penn State
It wasn’t pretty. At times, they looked dead in the water. But, the Wisconsin Badgers somehow found a way to pull off an incredible 24-20 comeback victory on the road over the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions for Luke Fickell’s biggest win as head coach. Wisconsin’s offense looked dreadful at times after three rough […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions Game Thread: Time to shock the world?
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Saturday, as they take on the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in Week 4. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. eastern on Peacock. After two inconsistent performances to start the year, the Badgers finally had a strong all-around game in Week 3, as […]
Fickell: There’s no tougher place to play in the Big Ten than Happy Valley
The Wisconsin Badgers know they’re going into one of the most hostile environments in the country in Week 4 when they face the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road in primetime. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. Eastern on Peacock. Wisconsin is looking for the biggest win of the Luke Fickell era and is […]
What is the expert consensus for Wisconsin vs. Penn State in Week 4?
The Wisconsin Badgers are looking to add to the early upsets of the college football season when they face the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions in Week 4. Heading into the game, the Badgers are 9.5-point underdogs on FanDuel after opening as 11.5-point underdogs, which is quite interesting given that Wisconsin is going on […]
Everything Luke Fickell said ahead of Week 4 vs. Penn State
The Wisconsin Badgers are heading to Happy Valley in Week 4, as they open their conference schedule in one of the most hostile environments in the country against the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions. Heading into Saturday, Wisconsin is a 10-point underdog, and they’re looking to build off their Week 3 performance against Eastern […]
Badgers beat another ranked opponent, on three game winning streak
Following their wins over the Marquette Golden Eagles and Milwaukee Panthers last week, the Wisconsin Badgers took care of business in four sets against the No. 20 Oregon Ducks on Thursday evening in their Big Ten opener. Returning to their home crowd at the UW Field House, Wisconsin started off behind in a very tight […]
Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely Scenarios for Wisconsin vs. Penn State
A week removed from their best effort since a 27-10 home win over the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2025, the Wisconsin Badgers hit the road to face a talented and well-coached Penn State Nittany Lions squad currently sitting at 3-0 and No. 13 in the land. To keep the good vibes of a 44-point romp over […]
Wisconsin crystal balled to land five star recruit ahead of commitment date next week
Despite their on-field results, the Wisconsin Badgers have kept up as one of the top recruiting teams in the nation. After their 2026 class included less than 15 commitments, the Badgers have landed 23 commits in their 2027 class, which currently ranks as a top-25 group in the nation, according to 247Sports. In that class, […]
Wisconsin drops the puck on a new season with road trip to place for 1st time in 24 years
The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team returns today, kicking off the defense of back-to-back NCAA championships with a trip to St. Lawrence, where they will debut a retooled roster for the 2026-27 season. The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers do not have a lengthy history with St. Lawrence, last facing the Saints in 2024 with a […]
Behind Enemy Lines: What to expect from Penn State in Big Ten opener
The Wisconsin Badgers are getting ready to face the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions in their Big Ten opener on Saturday evening, marking one of their biggest challenges of the season. Ahead of the game, we got some help from Penn State analyst Brian Bennett of our sister site at Black Shoe Diaries for […]
Badgers reveal depth chart for Week 4 vs. Penn State
The Wisconsin Badgers kick off their Big Ten schedule on the road this weekend, as they face the Penn State Nittany Lions in Happy Valley on Saturday evening. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. eastern on Peacock. Ahead of the game, the Badgers released their depth chart for the week, accounting for the team’s injury […]
Badgers CB suffers torn ACL, out for season
The Wisconsin Badgers got some unfortunate news after Week 2, as cornerback Cai Bates sustained a torn ACL and will now be out for the season. Bates, a transfer from Florida State, revealed the news on his Instagram, per SI’s Seamus Rohrer. He was listed as out on Wisconsin’s first availability report against Penn State. […]
4 players out, 5 questionable in Wisconsin’s initial injury report vs. Penn State
With the new changes to the Big Ten’s availability report, teams playing in conference games now must provide public injury updates starting four days before the game. So, on Wednesday, the Wisconsin Badgers and Penn State Nittany Lions both revealed their initial injury reports. And there were quite a few names on both sides. Wisconsin […]
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