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Wisconsin lands ACC freshman quarterback in transfer portal, beats out Michigan among others
The Wisconsin Badgers picked up a second quarterback in the transfer portal on Thursday, as Louisville Cardinals transfer Deuce Adams committed to the program after a visit, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Adams, a former three-star recruit in the Class of 2024, was a redshirt freshman at Louisville this past season, completing 15 of 21 passes […]
Wisconsin lands massive SEC offensive lineman who played in College Football Playoff
The Wisconsin Badgers continue to roll with offensive linemen in the transfer portal, landing Ole Miss Rebels transfer PJ Wilkins on Wednesday, he announced on X. Wilkins, a 6’5, 340-pound offensive lineman, is a versatile player who has gotten reps at any tackle or guard spot, starting the first two games for Ole Miss this […]
Eugene Hilton is back with the Badgers after entering the transfer portal
In a turn of events, the Wisconsin Badgers are getting freshman wide receiver Eugene Hilton back after he initially announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal. Hilton, a four-star recruit from Indiana in the Class of 2025, was one of Wisconsin’s biggest adds at the position in recent years. He played in all 12 […]
Badgers land visit for star edge rusher who had 12 TFLs as a freshman
The Wisconsin Badgers have been quite busy in the transfer portal so far, landing 21 commits after West Virginia defensive lineman Hammond Russell committed to the program on Thursday morning. And they’re not done yet. In what could be one of their biggest moves of the entire portal cycle, the Badgers have Oklahoma State freshman […]
After adding 2 defensive linemen, the Badgers lose their top returning DL to the transfer portal
The transfer portal musical chairs started for the Wisconsin Badgers along the defensive line on Thursday. Wisconsin did some good work, adding Buffalo transfer Junior Poyser and West Virginia transfer Hammond Russell to shore up the team’s depth and get more experience up front. However, the Badgers had some subtraction on Thursday morning, as top […]
Badgers land 235-pound running back from fellow Big Ten school in portal
The Wisconsin Badgers made an early splash at running back in the transfer portal, landing Iowa State Cyclone transfer Abu Sama, who comes to Madison after three strong years in Ames. Sama, a 5’11, 210-pound back, is now poised for a big role at Wisconsin in his final year of eligibility, but Wisconsin was expected […]
Wisconsin gets big senior defensive linemen from the Big 12
The Wisconsin Badgers got a commitment from Buffalo defensive lineman Junior Poyser earlier this week, marking their first addition at the position in the transfer portal. On Thursday morning, Wisconsin got its second commitment, this time from West Virginia Mountaineers transfer defensive lineman Hammond Russell, who was on a visit to Madison earlier this week. […]
Badgers land former four-star offensive tackle with great size in transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers continued to add to their offensive line with the transfer portal addition of Florida State offensive tackle Lucas Simmons, who committed to the program on Wednesday. Simmons, who stands a towering 6’8, 310 pounds, was mainly a reserve and a special-teamer in 2025 for Florida State, playing 81 total offensive snaps. He […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s win over UCLA: Nick Boyd becoming the leader?
The Wisconsin Badgers earned their second Big Ten win of the season with an 80-72 victory over the UCLA Bruins. Like the Purdue game, Wisconsin got off to a solid start, this time holding a 16-4 lead by staying engaged on defense and moving the ball effectively on offense. Unlike the Purdue game, the Badgers […]
Badgers add big-bodied senior WR who caught 11 touchdowns in 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers got their big receiver on Wednesday, landing a commitment from Southeastern wideout Jaylon Domingeaux in the transfer portal. Domingeaux, who stands 6’2, 210 pounds, had a breakout campaign in 2025, catching 52 passes for 897 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging a stellar 16.5 yards per catch. He spent the last three seasons […]
Wisconsin is Top 5 in transfer portal commits through five days
The Wisconsin Badgers have been racking up commitments in the transfer portal, already up to 20 through the first five days since the window opened on January 2nd. The Badgers have added at every single position on the roster outside of special teams, and they’ve looked to double up (or even more) at key areas […]
Wisconsin lands SEC starting safety in transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers continue to make splashes in the secondary, and finally added experience at safety, landing a commitment from Missouri Tigers transfer Marvin Burks Jr. on Wednesday evening. Burks, a junior in 2025, has seen action in 36 games over three seasons at Missouri, starting in 26, as he’s been a dependable and reliable […]
Wisconsin’s top offensive lineman is entering the transfer portal
After balancing the decision of declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft or returning to college football, Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Joe Brunner is entering the transfer portal. Brunner, a multi-year starter at left guard, was expected to be Wisconsin’s top offensive lineman if he returned in 2025. He would’ve provided some valuable experience up front […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers win over UCLA: Fast start saves the day
The Wisconsin Badgers used a hot start to get a much-needed 80-72 win over the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday, improving to 10-5 on the season. In dire need of some quality wins on their resume, the Badgers needed to bounce back after an ugly loss to the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers at home over the […]
Badgers land commitment from first true DL in transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have been loading up at quite a few positions, but they hadn’t gotten a commitment from a true defensive lineman yet. That changed on late Tuesday night, as Buffalo Bulls transfer Junior Poyser committed to the program. Poyser, who stands 6’2, 310 pounds, provides good size on the interior and is a […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. UCLA Bruins Game Thread: Got to win this one
The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday as they continue their January Big Ten slate. Tip-off is slated for 8:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center. The Badgers are coming off an 89-73 loss to the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers to kick off the new year in a game that wasn’t […]
Breaking down every one of Wisconsin’s transfer portal additions on defense so far
The Wisconsin Badgers have been on a spree in the transfer portal, adding 14 commitments over the first five days, with more still to come as visits continue to happen. Wisconsin, in need of a number of players on both sides of the ball, has been targeting younger players with multiple years of eligibility, but […]
Breaking down every one of Wisconsin’s transfer portal additions on offense so far
The Wisconsin Badgers have been on a spree in the transfer portal, adding 14 commitments over the first five days, with more still to come as visits continue to happen. Wisconsin, in need of a number of players on both sides of the ball, has been targeting younger players with multiple years of eligibility, but […]
Badgers add big blocking senior tight end
The Wisconsin Badgers added a second tight end in the transfer portal over the weekend, landing Southern Illinois transfer Ryan Schwendeman after adding Bowling Green transfer Jacob Harris. Schwendeman, a rising redshirt senior, is a bigger tight end at 6’5, 245 pounds who has played 25 games in his career, catching 28 passes for 327 […]
Wisconsin lands experienced Big 12 cornerback to lead room
The Wisconsin Badgers have been prioritizing youth and untapped potential so far in the transfer portal, but they were in need of an experienced nickel cornerback. Well, they got one, as Arizona State Sun Devils transfer Javan Robinson committed to the program on Monday. Robinson, a redshirt junior in 2025, was a multi-year starter for […]
Badgers land talented four-star Ohio State freshman transfer DB
The Wisconsin Badgers keep splashing in the secondary in the transfer portal, with the latest addition being Ohio State Buckeyes transfer cornerback Bryce West, he announced on Tuesday. West, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024, is an Ohio native and committed to the Buckeyes out of high school. However, he had an early […]
New OL coach Eric Mateos has first offensive lineman following him from Arkansas to Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Badgers gotten an offensive line commitment over the weekend from Oklahoma State transfer Austin Plawecki, who projects as the team’s new starting center. But they had yet to get a commitment from an Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman. New offensive line coach Eric Mateos had come from Arkansas, and several Razorback offensive linemen were […]
Badgers add one of the most athletic young linebackers in the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have two stars in the making at linebacker with freshmen Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, who broke out at the end of the season, which then prompted upperclassmen Christian Alliegro and Tackett Curtis to enter the transfer portal. That put the team in a position to acquire depth in the portal, and […]
Wisconsin vs. UCLA Preview and Prediction: Must-win game for NCAA Tournament hopes
The Wisconsin Badgers welcome the UCLA Bruins to the Kohl Center on Tuesday, January 6th. Tip-off is at 8:00 P.M. on Peacock, and the Badgers are 3.5-point favorites. Last Saturday, the Purdue Boilermakers dominated the Badgers 89-73, dropping Wisconsin to 9-5. It was another poor three-point shooting night for Greg Gard’s team, as the Badgers […]
Badgers starting quarterback and wide receiver transferring to same ACC school
The Wisconsin Badgers are already up to 20 transfers heading out of the program this offseason, with several of those players being starters this past season. Two of the group are heading to the same ACC school, as quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and wide receiver Trech Kekahuna both committed to play for Bill Belichick and […]
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