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Why did Wisconsin hone in on Colton Joseph in the transfer portal?
When the transfer portal opened, the Wisconsin Badgers quickly targeted Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph as their top target, getting him in on a visit and securing a commitment shortly after. Joseph was the clear top target for the Badgers, which made sense given his dual-threat ability and multiple years of eligibility remaining to […]
Wisconsin ties program record in major comeback over Minnesota
The Wisconsin Badgers won their 11th straight game over the Minnesota Gophers on Wednesday in a 67-63 nail-biter that saw them sweep the season series. It was an ugly start for the Badgers, who were trailing by 20 late in the first half and went into halftime down 35-17. But a strong defensive start to […]
Luke Fickell explains Badgers process at WR in transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers were quite active in the transfer portal this offseason, landing 33 commitments, which was the second-most of any team that didn’t change head coaches. Among the positions they attacked the hardest was wide receiver, where the Badgers landed five transfers: SE Louisiana’s Jaylon Domingeaux, Oklahoma State’s Shamar Rigby, Minnesota’s Malachi Coleman, Oklahoma’s […]
3 things that stood out from Badgers historic comeback win over Minnesota
That was more than just a tale of two halves. That was two completely different basketball games before and after halftime. The Wisconsin Badgers, who found themselves down 20 points in the first half, completed a second-half comeback against the Minnesota Golden Gophers to win 67-63. The Badgers, down 35-17 (!) at halftime, tied the […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers comeback win over Minnesota: John Blackwell is the Gopher Killer
Well, the Wisconsin Badgers sure like comeback efforts. After beating the Minnesota Gophers in a comeback during their first matchup, Wisconsin came back down 20 to pull off a 67-63 victory at the Kohl Center to secure a must-win. It was one of the worst halves of offense for the Badgers in the opening period, […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Gophers Game Thread: Can the starters bounce back?
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Minnesota Gophers at the Kohl Center on Wednesday, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 P.M. on Big Ten Network. The Badgers had their first loss in over three weeks when they fell 73-71 at home to the USC Trojans over the weekend in a back-and-forth game. Wisconsin fell behind […]
Minnesota star ‘doubtful’ to play vs. Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Badgers are rematching the Minnesota Gophers at the Kohl Center on Wednesday, with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The first game between the two sides went down to the final buzzer, as John Blackwell hit a game-winning three to send Gopher fans home in a somber mood. That was […]
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Preview and Prediction: Can we make it 11 straight over the Gophers?
The Wisconsin Badgers aim for their 11th straight win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Wednesday, January 27th. Tip-off is at 8:00 PM on the Big Ten Network, and the Badgers are 8.5-point favorites. The Badgers enter this game motivated after collapsing in the second half to USC last Sunday, 73-71. Three-point shooting, an emphasis […]
Wisconsin Transfer Portal Grades by Position Group: Offense
The 2026 transfer portal season has been a kinetic whirlwind of activity for Luke Fickell’s Wisconsin Badgers, in both directions, and I’m going to take a look at all positions on the team to try to make sense of where the squad stands heading into February. My grades will primarily be based on the players brought in, […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Border Battle game on Wednesday
Fresh off a 73-71 loss to the USC Trojans, the Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Minnesota Gophers once again on Wednesday, looking to bounce back after recently going on a five-game winning streak. In their loss over the weekend, Wisconsin had an ugly shooting day, going 9 for 37 (24.3 percent) from three, as […]
Wisconsin’s full 2026 schedule revealed
The Wisconsin Badgers have their full 2026 schedule, as the Big Ten released conference schedules for all 18 teams on Tuesday. Wisconsin’s non-conference slate was already scheduled, with the Badgers facing Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay to kick off the year. Then, they take on Western Illinois and Eastern Michigan in back-to-back […]
Badgers drop two lines in latest Bracketology after loss to USC
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the projected Bracketology after their recent five-game win streak. They initially jumped off the bubble to a No. 10 seed after their win over UCLA. They bumped up to a No. 9 seed following the win on the road over Michigan and later climbed to a No. 8 seed […]
Breaking down Wisconsin’s transfer portal additions position-by-position
The Wisconsin Badgers 2026 roster is going to feel brand new in a lot of spots. Luke Fickell and his staff did not just fill a few holes. They rebuilt multiple position rooms from the ground up and then stacked competition on top of it. The thinking is pretty clear: you need a quarterback who […]
Wisconsin signs final two players in transfer class, including former four-star quarterback
It took some extra time, but the Wisconsin Badgers have signed what is expected to be the final two players in their transfer class this offseason: Louisville quarterback Deuce Adams and wide receiver Eli Adams. Deuce Adams was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024. He redshirted his true freshman season, not throwing a […]
What Went Wrong in Wisconsin’s 73-71 loss to USC
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their five-game winning streak evaporate Sunday afternoon at the Kohl Center, falling 73-71 to a USC team that had no business walking out of Madison with a victory. After an emotional road win at Michigan, this had “trap game” written all over it, and Wisconsin fell right into it. Despite a […]
Badgers to rematch Kentucky in first match of 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers haven’t shied away from playing top competition to start the season, and that won’t change in 2026. The Badgers will be a part of the AVCA’s First Serve to kick off the 2026 season, which will be hosted nearby at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. In the opening matchup, Wisconsin faces a very […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s loss to USC: Shades of a game from 2024-25
With twelve minutes to play in the second-half, the Wisconsin Badgers held a 12-point lead over USC. The “White-Out” crowd was charged up at the Kohl Center after a Braeden Carrington three-pointer extended the lead to double-digits to force a USC timeout. It appeared at that moment that the Badgers were on their way to […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers tough loss to USC: Shots couldn’t fall when they mattered most
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their five-game win streak come to an end on Sunday, as they lost 73-71 to the USC Trojans at home in just their second home loss of the year. It was a game where Wisconsin fell behind early, climbed back and took a huge lead with a major run, and then […]
Wisconsin vs. USC Preview and Prediction: Can the Badgers stay hot?
The Wisconsin Badgers look to make it six Big Ten wins in a row as they take on the USC Trojans. Tip-off is Sunday at 3:00 PM on Peacock, and the Badgers are 7.5-point home favorites. Wisconsin is coming off its most complete performance in Big Ten play, as it pummeled the Penn State Nittany […]
3 things that stood out from Badgers blowout over Penn State: That was a beatdown
That was a beatdown. In front of a “White Out” crowd at the Rec Hall, the Wisconsin Badgers earned their fifth straight win, dismantling the Penn State Nittany Lions 98-71. Like against Rutgers, the Badgers put up another 50-point first half to seize control. The Badgers, averaging over 1.4 points per possession, led by as many […]
Badgers host Penn State in pivotal conference series
Following last weekend’s sweep at the hands of Michigan State, the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers welcome another highly-ranked conference foe with a chance to make up some ground in the Big Ten race. The No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions took two games from Notre Dame their last time out, vaulting into second place in […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Game Thread: Can the win streak get to 5?
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT on Fox Sports 1 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Badgers are riding a four-game win-streak, most recently beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 96-87 at the Kohl Center over the weekend. Wisconsin had one of […]
Badgers starting center is questionable for Thursday vs. Penn State
The Wisconsin Badgers shared some late injury news on Thursday afternoon, as center Nolan Winter is questionable with an injury against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Wisconsin is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Badgers center has been available and started in every single game for the team […]
Several Badgers seniors invited to college all-star bowls ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the roster transformation over the past few weeks, as they look ahead to the 2026 season. While a number of players departed in the transfer portal, there were several others who were seniors who will look to play professionally. A big part of that in the pre-draft process is getting […]
Badgers are making a habit of upsetting Top 25 teams
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off an upset over the No. 24 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday evening, marking their second Big Ten upset over a top-25 team after they beat No. 20 Michigan State earlier this season. It was a huge win at home that propelled Wisconsin to 13-7 on the season and 5-4 in conference […]
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