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What Luke Fickell said after Badgers win over Michigan State
The Wisconsin Badgers blew out the Michigan State Spartans 31-3 at home on Saturday, improving their record to 4-1 and extending their win streak to four in a big way. Wisconsin’s offense started off the game strong with scores on its first three drives, while the defense was dominant throughout, forcing five turnovers on downs […]
Why the Badgers shuffled offensive line in major way for Week 5
The Wisconsin Badgers dominated the Michigan State Spartans 31-3 on Saturday, getting out to an early lead and never looking back as their run game and defense got going. Heading into the game, the Badgers made a major change up front, as they moved Kevin Heywood from right tackle to left tackle, kicked Emerson Mandell […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers dominating win over Michigan State: Colton Joseph has a day on the ground
The Wisconsin Badgers cruised by the Michigan State Spartans 31-3 on Saturday, improving to 4-1 as they had another strong start en route to a double-digit victory. Wisconsin entered the game as a 9.5-point favorite, and their offense scored on each of their first three drives, with two of them going for 13 and 16 […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Thread: Time to churn the ground game
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Michigan State Spartans in Week 5, looking to win their third consecutive game after beating the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road last weekend. Wisconsin had a major comeback effort last weekend, coming back down double-digits in the fourth quarter to pull off the upset in Happy […]
Badgers host Robert Morris to drop the puck on a new season
Following the shortest offseason in over a decade and a half after losing in the NCAA championship game against Denver, the No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers return to the ice with a home series against Robert Morris to kick off the new season. This weekend marks the Colonials’ second trip to the Kohl Center, the first […]
Badgers grades, snap counts on defense from Week 4: Impact players starting to emerge
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a big upset in Week 4, beating the Penn State Nittany Lions 24-20 on the road to improve to 3-1 on the season. While the offense saw its ups and downs, the defense was excellent, especially down the stretch as they forced four three-and-outs in the fourth quarter to give […]
Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely Scenarios for Wisconsin vs. Michigan State
Coming off their biggest win in several years, a feel-good, 24-20 banger in Happy Valley, the Wisconsin Badgers are likely feeling very good about themselves this week. Which is part of why the Michigan State Spartans contest has trap game written all over it in flashing neon lights. If the Badgers have actually turned some kind of corner, they […]
Schedule release gives Badgers the benefit of home cooking to start the season
With the start of the 2026-27 men’s hockey season here, we now have the full picture of what this version of the Wisconsin Badgers will face over the next few months. The official schedule was unveiled on September 18, a couple of weeks ahead of Wisconsin’s season opener against Robert Morris at the Kohl Center […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Game Thread: Can UW extend its winning streak?
Fresh off a sweep over the Purdue Boilermakers, the Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 15 Indiana Hoosiers at the UW Field House, looking to extend their four-game win streak. The Badgers had another successful week, beating the No. 20 Oregon Ducks 3-1 at the Field House before sweeping the No. 10 Boilermakers on […]
BREAKING: Wisconsin lands five star edge in massive recruiting win
In a major turn of events, the Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from 2028 five-star defensive lineman Jalanie George on Thursday, marking the school’s biggest recruiting win under head coach Luke Fickell. Ranked No. 15 player in the class by ESPN, the No. 23 player by the Rivals Composite, and the No. 27 player on […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Boston Terriers Game Thread: Banner night for the home opener
The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Boston Terriers in their home opener on Thursday evening, with the first game of the series starting at 7:00 p.m. on Big Ten Plus. Wisconsin is coming off a series win over St. Lawrence last weekend to start off the season. They started things off with […]
Boston University set to visit Badgers for banner night
The top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team returns home for banner night following a season-opening sweep at St. Lawrence. The Badgers’ opponent for the home opener is the Boston University Terriers, playing their season opener after an exhibition against Long Island University was canceled earlier in the week. Wisconsin (2-0) is unbeaten against Boston University […]
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 […]
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