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ESPN projects Badgers to win less than six games in 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are hoping for a big turnaround in 2026 after suffering their worst season since 1991, going 4-8 last year under head coach Luke Fickell. Wisconsin went big in the transfer portal, bringing in over 30 new players, including quarterback Colton Joseph, as they look to overhaul their offense while keeping and improving […]
Where will Colton Joseph rank among QBs in the Big Ten?
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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Wisconsin Badgers got arguably their biggest quarterback acquisition of the Luke Fickell era, as they […]
1 finalist for Badgers AD revealed
When it comes to the administration, the biggest need for the Wisconsin Badgers this offseason is a new Athletic Director following Chris McIntosh’s sudden departure from the program. McIntosh had been in his role since 2021 and had been with Wisconsin Athletics in 2014, but announced earlier this offseason that he would leave his post […]
Badgers see five players selected in 1st round of PWHL Draft
The Wisconsin Badgers had a field day in the 2026 PWHL Draft, as five of their players were taken in the first round, with star Caroline “KK” Harvey going No. 1 overall. Harvey, a standout defenseman, was taken by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first overall pick. She had a phenomenal season, resulting in her […]
Is Nick Boyd expected to be drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft is nearly upon us, with the event being held on Wednesday and Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Wisconsin Badgers entered the offseason with a couple of players on several Top 100 Big Boards, but with John Blackwell and Nolan Winter returning to school, the lone player […]
One major Big Ten coach is heading to the NBA
In some major news in the Big Ten, Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May is becoming the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday morning. May, 49, had just led the Wolverines to a National Championship in April in his second season at the helm. Following a successful coaching career […]
Top 40 recruit crystal balled to Wisconsin after latest visit
The Wisconsin Badgers have started off the 2027 class strong, landing commitments from four-star guard Jalen Brown and 7’1, 240-pound center Jack Thelen this summer. Brown, a Wisconsin native, is the No. 62 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to Rivals, and the fifth-best recruit in the state. Seen as a combo guard at […]
Badgers become first school to offer Minnesota guard after standout camp
The Wisconsin Badgers became the first school to offer 2028 Minnesota guard KJ Wilson after he camped with the program earlier this week. Wilson hails from the talented D1 Minnesota AAU program that has fielded talents such as Steven Crowl, Tyler Wahl, Jack Janicki, Nate Reuvers, and Ben Carlson in recent years. The Badgers have […]
Badgers projected to have one of worst offenses in FBS once again
The Wisconsin Badgers are hoping for a major turnaround in 2026 after encountering their worst season since 1991 last year. Wisconsin went just 4-8 last year, which included a six-game losing streak during the middle of the season, as its offense was ranked No. 122 in the FBS by SP+ last year. Dealing with quarterback […]
Which Badgers coach had the best recruiting class for 2027?
The Wisconsin Badgers are putting together a strong recruiting class for the 2027 cycle, getting up to 23 commits after the commitment of three-star edge rusher Brody Pfannenstiel. That ranks inside the top 20 of the country, and the Badgers have also loaded up at several positions, representing a stark difference from the 2026 class, […]
Badgers top commit goes viral after highlight reel play
Earlier this month, four-star cornerback Mekhi Williams became one of the biggest recruiting wins of all time for the Wisconsin Badgers, being their highest-rated defensive back commit in 26 years. This week, he hit the headlines for a completely different reason: a highlight reel play in 7-on-7s that went viral and caught the eyes of […]
Badgers projected to have top 25 defense in 2026 by ESPN
The Wisconsin Badgers are expected to look far different on the field in 2026, as they brought in over 30 transfers to improve the roster, with quarterback Colton Joseph being the top newcomer. But, even with the amount of change across the board, it’s not the offense that’s expected to lead the way for the […]
Badgers host WR commit on visit, to monitor recruitment through Fall
The Wisconsin Badgers made some major headway this month at receiver in the 2027 class, landing four-star Jai Jones and three-star Steele Harris to form the foundation for wideouts coach Ari Confesor’s first cycle in Madison. Well, they may not be done yet, as they look ahead to the Fall for a potential offer. One […]
Wisconsin falls in latest ESPN Bracketology predictions for 2026-27 season
The Wisconsin Badgers had another eventful offseason, as they saw the departure of several key players from their 2025-26 roster. Nick Boyd, Andrew Rohde, and Braeden Carrington all ran out of eligibility, while John Blackwell and Aleksas Bieliauskas were among those entering the transfer portal. As a result, Wisconsin had to reload using the portal […]
Another Badgers exhibition game revealed by head coach
The Wisconsin Badgers are expected to play an exhibition game against the UW-Green Bay Phoenix, Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb revealed on a radio appearance on Wednesday. “The contract is not signed for the game,” Gottlieb said, via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s John Steppe. “But verbal contracts are binding contracts, right?” The game has been […]
Where does Luke Fickell rank among Big Ten head coaches?
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is entering a crucial year, both for himself and the program, as Wisconsin looks to bounce back from another disappointing season. After a 57-18 record at Cincinnati, Fickell had high expectations coming into Wisconsin, as the Badgers looked to adapt to the modernized version of college football with the […]
BREAKING: Badgers flip Texas Tech edge rusher, add 3rd edge to 2027 class
The Wisconsin Badgers got some major news on Tuesday evening, as they landed a commitment from three-star edge rusher Brody Pfannenstiel, he announced. Pfannenstiel, a 6’4, 225-pound edge rusher, had been committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders since March, but took an official visit to Wisconsin during the weekend of June 5th before a […]
Where has Wisconsin been most successful in the 2027 class?
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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Wisconsin Badgers had a quick start to the 2027 class with a number of in-state […]
Preposterously Early Best Case, Worst Case, And Most Likely Scenarios for Wisconsin Men’s Basketball
The Big Ten opponents have dropped for Greg Gard’s 2026-27 Wisconsin Badgers, and game one is just over four months away, so the doldrums of early summer seem like a perfect time for a ridiculously premature series of guesses about how the upcoming season will go. Let’s get right to it, shall we? Best Case Greg Gard doesn’t rebuild, he reloads. […]
What is the top college sport to follow in the summer?
The on-field action has dwindled for the Wisconsin Badgers, as we now await Fall camp in the summer before the season starts. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t busy. Instead, the Badgers have had quite the month when it comes to high school recruiting, closing on their targets at an exceptional rate in […]
Season opener opponent revealed for Badgers 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 season is still quite a while away, but the Wisconsin Badgers may have their opponent for the season opener in place. College basketball analyst Rocco Miller reported that the Badgers will host Denver to kick off the upcoming season at the Kohl Center on Monday, November 2nd. The Badgers have started the season […]
Badgers host huge group of recruits, including five-star for BBQ
The Wisconsin Badgers have been rolling in the 2027 class, but in the recruiting world, teams always have to look ahead in the future. This weekend, the Badgers host a huge pool of 2028 recruits for their annual Bucky’s BBQ, where some of their early targets in the cycle made their way to campus. Who […]
Badgers land 7 footer after visit and offer
The Wisconsin Badgers have landed a commitment from Minnesota center Jack Thelen, he announced on Saturday. Thelen, a 7’1, 240-pound center who attends Maple Grove High School, was recently on a visit to Madison, where the Badgers pulled the trigger on an offer. The Minnesota native quickly pounced on that, committing days after to the […]
Star recruit reclassifies, to play for Badgers in 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers got some big news on Friday, as head coach Kelly Sheffield announced that prized recruit Decelise Champion will re-classify from the 2027 class to the 2026 class and join the program for the 2026-27 season. “We are certainly excited to have Decelise be a part of our team this season,” Sheffield said. […]
Do the Badgers have their next Minnesota big man target?
The Wisconsin Badgers have positioned themselves quite well in the 2027 recruiting class heading into the summer. They got a commitment from high-priority four-star guard Jalen Brown last week, giving them their highest-rated guard commit in the rankings era. Brown, a top-70 recruit in the 2027 class, is a special talent at 6’5, 180 pounds, […]
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