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Wisconsin vs. Washington grades: Everybody gets an A

Feeling joy as a Wisconsin Badgers fan has been exceedingly rare in 2025, so an improbable and uniquely satisfying 13-10 victory over the Washington Huskies in cold/wet/snowy Camp Randall was an amazing experience for happiness-starved Badger fans. While there were still issues for the Badgers, most glaringly on offense, rest assured that the joy I just mentioned has […]

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s 13-10 win over Washington

It happened. It finally happened.  In beating the No. 23 Washington Huskies at snowy Camp Randall Stadium, the Wisconsin Badgers exorcised some demons. The Badgers not only ended their six-game losing streak in 2025, but they also broke their 10-game losing streak in Big Ten games. It was the first win over a ranked opponent […]

Luke Fickell reacts to Chris McIntosh’s statement of support

The Wisconsin Badgers had a big 13-10 win over the No. 23 Washington Huskies, finding a way to win their first game since early September. It was a much-needed win for the Badgers, who had fought hard on several occasions over the last few weeks but failed to come out with the victory. That wasn’t […]

How Carter Smith invigorated the offense despite low passing output

The Wisconsin Badgers had a much-needed 13-10 victory on Saturday over the No. 23 Washington Huskies, finding a way to win on a snow day at Camp Randall Stadium to snap a six-game losing streak. It had been a somber last two months for the Badgers with a number of disappointing finishes, but all of […]

Several starters remain out for Badgers vs. Washington, RB room looking bleak

The Wisconsin Badgers are scheduled to face the Washington Huskies on Saturday, with kickoff slated for 3:30 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium. Two weeks ago, the Badgers faced off against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks, fighting hard, but ultimately falling short in a 21-7 loss. In that game, Wisconsin was significantly depleted with several starters […]

Wisconsin to start Danny O’Neil at QB vs. Washington

The Wisconsin Badgers are making another quarterback change, but it’s not the ones that fans have been calling for. Wisconsin is expected to start Danny O’Neil at quarterback, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. That matches our reporting from earlier in the week that O’Neil was expected to start after taking a majority of the first-team reps. […]

Badgers 4-star freshman guard ‘contemplating’ redshirt

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a 97-72 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday, starting off the season 2-0 with a pair of blowout wins. It was another commanding win for the Badgers, this time thanks to a hot start, as they stayed efficient offensively and had another quality performance. 13 Badgers […]

Did Wisconsin make the right decision to keep Luke Fickell for 2026?

The Wisconsin Badgers were in the headlines this week, as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh made the announcement that head coach Luke Fickell would return to the program in 2026, putting an end to speculation on his future. Fickell’s future has been in question this season, as Wisconsin has slumped to a 2-6 start, losing each […]

Wisconsin vs. No. 23 Washington: Picks, predictions, and odds

The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Saturday, taking on the No. 23 Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin has endured a rough season, going 2-6 with six consecutive losses of at least 14 points. As it has been over the last few […]

How to watch Wisconsin’s Week 10 game vs. No. 23 Washington

Coming off their bye week, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action against the No. 23 Washington Huskies, looking to snap an ongoing six-game losing streak. It’s been a rough season for the Badgers, who had two uninspiring non-conference victories before proceeding to lose their next six games by 14 points or more. Five of […]

3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s 97-72 win over Northern Illinois

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers blew out the Northern Illinois Huskies 97-72 in a dominant performance on Saturday, getting off to a strong start and never looking back. Playing at the Kohl Center yet again, the Badgers never trailed on Friday evening, putting together a complete game from start to finish behind a strong showing […]

BREAKING: Luke Fickell to return in 2026, AD says

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is expected to return in 2026, athletic director Chris McIntosh told ESPN on Thursday. The news comes a few weeks after McIntosh issued a public statement of support for Fickell and acknowledged that the team would have an increased financial investment in 2026 to compete in the Big Ten. […]