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Badgers rising star named to Butkus Award preseason watchlist
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa was named to the Butkus Award preseason watchlist on Thursday, only increasing the hype behind the rising star heading into his sophomore campaign. The Butkus Award, named after Dick Butkus, is awarded to the top linebacker in the nation each season. The Badgers have never had a winner of the […]
Luke Fickell acknowledges growth in embracing Wisconsin roots: ‘We’ve done a hell of a lot better’
When it comes to the first few years of the Luke Fickell tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers, there have admittedly been a number of problems, with one of the top criticisms being the head coach’s shift from embracing the ‘Wisconsin’ way. It all started with the hire of offensive coordinator Phil Longo, which was a […]
Badgers narrowly miss out on Top 5 of preseason poll
With the college volleyball season starting up in less than two weeks, we saw the AVCA preseason poll released on Monday, and the Wisconsin Badgers were ranked No. 6 on the first list of the year. The news came after Wisconsin was ranked as the No. 2 team in the preseason Big Ten poll behind […]
Ranking the 14 most important Badgers for Wisconsin’s success this Fall: Part 1
The Wisconsin Badgers brought in a ton of talent this offseason, adding at nearly every position on the roster, so there are a ton of new faces that will play snaps at Camp Randall this Fall. But who will be the team’s most important players? While I concede that any list such as this one […]
Badgers ranked No. 2 in Big Ten preseason poll, two players named to All Big Ten preseason team
The Wisconsin Badgers will have a lot of turnover for the 2026 season, but they’re still expecting to be one of the best teams in the country, led by junior setter Charlie Fuerbringer, who returns for her third season in Madison. Earlier this month, the Badgers were ranked as the No. 2 team in the […]
Former Badgers standout tears Achilles, out for 2nd straight season
Former Wisconsin Badgers standout defensive lineman Matt Henningsen faced some tough news over the weekend, as testing revealed he suffered an Achilles tear after being carted off the field during Friday’s training camp practice. It’s a brutal blow for Henningsen, 27, who suffered a torn Achilles last offseason as well during a joint practice with […]
What are the 5 big Fall camp battles for the Badgers?
Fall camp is underway for the Wisconsin Badgers, as they prepare for the team’s season opener on September 6th against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. While a lot of the dust has settled for the Badgers, there are still several position battles to be determined, with a couple of places on the depth chart especially […]
Opposing coach on Colton Joseph: ‘Did a hell of a job making the right decisions’
As the 2026 season inches closer, the Wisconsin Badgers are continuing to grow during fall camp, as the team looks to have a much better year after a disappointing 4-8 campaign a season ago. Much of the focus will be on the quarterback position, which has been a major issue for Wisconsin over the past […]
Which position groups have improved the most this offseason?
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. It’s no secret that the Wisconsin Badgers have made some major changes all around to their football team this offseason, be it the offense, the defense, […]
3 Badgers transfers make The Athletic’s annual College Football ‘Freaks’ list
Every year, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman compiles a list of the top ‘freak’ athletes in the country, with a lot of those names usually getting draft recognition in the coming years due in part to their athletic talent. This year, there are three Badgers that cracked the Top 101 list, with all three being transfers, […]
SEC opponent leads Badgers most exciting games on newly released non conference schedule
The Wisconsin Badgers revealed their full nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, and there are several intriguing matchups on top of the buy games at home. Like last year, the Badgers have a power opponent scheduled for an exhibition game, as they’ll host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 27th before their official season opener […]
ESPN: Badgers have 9th highest ceiling in Big Ten in 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers have long defied the odds under head coach Greg Gard, exceeding expectations nearly every year over the past few seasons as they’ve found a way to be near the top of the Big Ten on a regular basis. Over the past three years, the Badgers have finished fifth, third, and fifth in […]
Who is the biggest villain in Wisconsin Football history?
While conference realignment has become prevalent in today’s world of college football, there are still the classic rivalries, with the Wisconsin Badgers playing the Minnesota Gophers and Iowa Hawkeyes yearly. And with conference rivalries and regular showdowns come villain stories that have plagued the minds of fans for years after. Just look back at the […]
Ranking 2026 Wisconsin Football Position Groups On Defense
Fall camp is in full swing for Luke Fickell’s fourth Wisconsin Badgers squad, so here’s Part 2 of my series (Part 1 is here) where I rank the Badgers’ position groups. Today’s flavor is defense. I’m breaking them out into defensive line, edge/outside linebacker, linebacker, cornerback, and safety. No. 1: Linebacker It should be no shock […]
Luke Fickell names one player that has grown ‘incredibly’ ahead of senior year
The Wisconsin Badgers saw a ton of overhaul this offseason with their roster, adding several starters on both sides of the ball as they look to improve on a rough 4-8 campaign in 2025. While Wisconsin should have new starters on the defensive line, at cornerback, and at safety, there are some key returning pieces […]
What Went Wrong during the Chris McIntosh era
The Wisconsin Badgers had some major changes this offseason following the sudden departure of Athletic Director Chris McIntosh, who left the program for a role at the Big Ten following the football team’s worst season since 1990. McIntosh had been in the Badgers front office since 2014 and the Athletic Director since 2021, with his […]
Former Badgers star falls 30 spots in NFL Top 100
When it comes to Wisconsin Badgers stars over the last decade, apart from the running backs who have regularly dominated, the first two names that come up are the Watt brothers, J.J. Watt and T.J. Watt. Both players were in-state recruits who dominated with the Badgers en route to being first-round picks in their respective […]
5 Badgers returners set for much bigger roles in 2026
The major story for the Wisconsin Badgers this offseason was the additions in the transfer portal. With more resources, the Badgers were able to bring in over 30 transfers, including new starters at nearly every position as they look to turn things around in 2026. Still, there was a strong returning core that the Badgers […]
Projecting Wisconsin’s depth chart ahead of fall camp on defense
Fall camp is just a day away for the Wisconsin Badgers, who will begin ramping up for the start of the season as head coach Luke Fickell prepares for his fourth year at the helm. Ahead of camp, it’s always a fun exercise to project the depth chart based on what I saw from spring […]
Projecting Wisconsin’s depth chart ahead of fall camp on offense
Fall camp is just a day away for the Wisconsin Badgers, who will begin ramping up for the start of the season as head coach Luke Fickell prepares for his fourth year at the helm. Ahead of camp, it’s always a fun exercise to project the depth chart based on what I saw from spring […]
Wisconsin to host open practice to public ahead of season
The Wisconsin Badgers are just one day away from the start of Fall camp, as they’re getting ready to gear up for the season opener on September 6th against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin will have a set of 15 practices across August before their Week 1 preparation, and they’re even […]
Big Ten NIL roster budgets have surged this offseason
Since NIL was introduced into college sports, we have consistently seen the budgets for teams, especially in Power 4 conferences, continue to grow. We’ve seen that firsthand for the Wisconsin Badgers, whose football roster’s budget is significantly more in 2026 than it was in 2025 and certainly in 2024. The same has been the case […]
College analysts lists one key reason why Badgers will be Big Ten contenders this season
Over the past few years, the Wisconsin Badgers have found a way to be successful in the Big Ten, finishing in the Top 5 in each of the past three years despite constant turnover with the roster. Wisconsin has also done so without a top-tier Big Ten budget, which is expected to continue this year, […]
5 players who could make an All Big Ten team in 2026
It’s been a rough couple of years for the Wisconsin Badgers, who have underperformed under head coach Luke Fickell, as the team has struggled to adapt in the NIL era. That all could be changing after a major offseason where the Badgers landed over 30 players in the transfer portal and are trending up with […]
What’s the most exciting non conference schedule for the Badgers this season?
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 revealed their non-conference schedule for the upcoming season on Monday, and it had a couple of exciting games, on top of some home […]
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