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Badgers junior ‘having really good summer’, stepping up as leader
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to have a ton of new faces in 2026, including a couple projected into the starting lineup. But they’re still bringing back six players from their 2025-26 roster, providing some continuity for the team. One of those returners is redshirt junior Jack Janicki, who is back after seeing his role […]
How Shawn Eichorst’s experience at Texas can help shape Wisconsin for the future
The Wisconsin Badgers made their Athletic Director hire earlier this month, prying Shawn Eichorst away from the Texas Longhorns and setting up a reunion with their former Deputy Athletic Director. Eichorst had been at Texas for the past few years after being ousted as the Athletic Director at Nebraska, and has been a part of […]
Badgers must be better in 1 key area after major struggles there in 2025
The 2025 season wasn’t kind to the Wisconsin Badgers, who went 4-8 and had their worst winning percentage since 1990. While the Badgers saw growth as the season went along, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, their offense was among the worst in the FBS in several ranks. Wisconsin looked to improve its […]
Badgers to rematch Big East foe on the road in December
The Wisconsin Badgers announced last week that they will rematch the Villanova Wildcats in the Philly Hoops Showdown at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the home of the Philadelphia 76ers. The game is set to take place on Saturday, December 12th. The two teams faced off last year at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in December, with […]
How can Wisconsin thrive in new era of college athletics under Shawn Eichorst?
The Wisconsin Badgers are moving forward in a new era under new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, who was introduced earlier this month. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, returns to the school where he was the Deputy Athletic Director before departing in 2011 and will look to guide the program at a crucial time in the NIL […]
What’s the biggest question about Wisconsin’s Week 1 opponent?
We’re less than two months away from the season opener, where the Wisconsin Badgers will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field. The game is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 6th, on NBC. It will be quite the test for the Badgers, who are coming off a […]
Best Case, Worst Case, And Most Likely Scenarios for Wisconsin Football in 2026
Fall Camp for Luke Fickell’s lads is now under two weeks away, so it’s a perfect moment to take a stab at the Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 win total in classic Scary Alvarez fashion. Close your windows so the Canadian smoke doesn’t get in and gather around. Best Case: 9 Wins Although I’ve been reluctant to […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s first open practice of the summer
The Wisconsin Badgers held their first open practice of the summer, giving the media a peek at the new-look team constructed this offseason. Wisconsin brought in eight newcomers to its roster. First, they added point guard Owen Foxwell from the NBL, giving them an experienced guard to replace Nick Boyd. They also landed Trey Autry, […]
Two former Badgers DL considered to be worth 1st round pick in trade value
We’ve seen a ton of blockbuster trades in the NFL in recent years, including this offseason, where several first-round picks were shipped out for star players. Those trades included Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, A.J. Brown, and Dexter Lawrence over the last few months. Trades for superstars have remained prevalent in the NFL, with major moves […]
Badgers hire former Ohio State, NFL LB to key front office role
The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to add to their football front office staff, as they hired former Ohio State linebacker Curtis Grant Jr. as their Director of Player Development, he announced on Friday. Grant, 33, was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, committing to Ohio State, where he played in 45 games and […]
Who will emerge as the starting RB for the Badgers?
Training camp is just around the corner for the Wisconsin Badgers, who are looking to turn things around in 2026 after a major revamp of the roster this offseason. Wisconsin overhauled both sides of the ball, bringing in over 30 transfers after a 4-8 season in 2025. That included a revamp of the running back […]
Evaluating Wisconsin’s QB room ahead of fall camp
Training camp is just around the corner for the Wisconsin Badgers, who are looking to turn things around in 2026 after a major revamp of the roster this offseason. Wisconsin overhauled both sides of the ball, bringing in over 30 transfers after a 4-8 season in 2025. Among the group of newcomers is quarterbacks Colton […]
Badgers guard among seniors looking for 5th year of eligibility, could join 2026 roster
The Wisconsin Badgers have essentially set up their roster for the 2026 season after making a couple of additions in the transfer portal this offseason. Once again, the Badgers did see a chunk of their core depart in the offseason, as Nick Boyd, Braeden Carrington, Andrew Rohde, and Isaac Gard were all out of eligibility. […]
Wisconsin has its first commit in the 2028 class
The Wisconsin Badgers got some major news to kick off their 2028 class this week, as four-star Florida linebacker Cale Britt announced his commitment to the program. Britt, a native of Orlando, Florida, had been one of the top linebackers in the country, accumulating 35 offers, including ones from Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Miami, Tennessee, Penn […]
How are former Badgers doing in summer league?
The NBA Summer League kicked off last Thursday, and several former Wisconsin Badgers have looked to make their names known as they battle to make their respective team’s rosters. Last year, the Badgers had their first draft pick since 2022 when John Tonje was taken by the Utah Jazz in the second round. Tonje enjoyed […]
Why Wisconsin hired Shawn Eichorst after narrowing down candidates
The Wisconsin Badgers brought a familiar face back to Madison, hiring Shawn Eichorst as their next Athletic Director last week following a detailed search led by a committee. Eichorst, a former Athletic Director at both Miami and Nebraska, had been Wisconsin’s Deputy Athletic Director from 2006-11 and had taken up the same role at Texas […]
Shawn Eichorst reveals goals for a ‘successful’ first year
The Wisconsin Badgers introduced new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst last week, as he stepped foot in front of the media for the first time on Tuesday. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, returns to the state at a crucial time for the athletic department, as Wisconsin is looking to grow in the NIL world and return to […]
Shawn Eichorst hire met with positive initial reviews
The Wisconsin Badgers finalized the hire of Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst last week, introducing him at a press conference on Tuesday as they head into their next chapter after Chris McIntosh. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, had worked at the school from 2006-11 before Athletic Director stints at Miami and Nebraska, and had most recently been […]
Ranking Wisconsin Football’s 2026 Schedule From Easiest to Hardest: Part 3
The Wisconsin Badgers had a brutal draw in 2025, facing eight opponents that were either ranked or ended the season ranked. That included Alabama, Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State, who all made the College Football Playoff. In 2026, their schedule looks better on paper, but there are still some difficult challenges to come. Last week, […]
Former Badgers center has found a new team this summer
Last offseason, after being an undrafted free agent, former Wisconsin Badgers center Steven Crowl found a home with the Utah Jazz on an Exhibit 10 contract, playing with them in the NBA Summer League and the G League. Crowl played in 31 regular-season games for the Salt Lake City Stars, Utah’s G League affiliate, making […]
Where Phil Steele ranks the Badgers in the Big Ten in 2026
College Football analyst Phil Steele released his annual, information-packed College Football Preview magazine for the 2026 season, which spans over 350 pages long and has several references to the Wisconsin Badgers throughout. After an ugly campaign for the Badgers, Steele is bullish on the Badgers in 2026, expecting improvement in a lot of areas, including […]
Did the Badgers make the right move with their AD hire?
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 filled the biggest hole in their Athletic Department last week by hiring Texas […]
ESPN: Former Badgers DC faces NFL’s toughest task this offseason
Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard got his major break this offseason, as he was hired as the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator under new head coach Joe Brady. Leonhard, 43, had been with the Denver Broncos since 2024, being hired as the defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator under Sean Payton. He was […]
Will a newcomer lead the Badgers in scoring this season?
The Wisconsin Badgers are kicking off summer workouts, as their new-look team starts to mesh with each other ahead of the season. Wisconsin added a couple of new faces to a group that returns Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp in the frontcourt, following the departure of several rotation players this offseason. Australian point guard Owen […]
How has Nick Boyd fared in first summer league games with the Warriors?
Former Wisconsin Badgers point guard Nick Boyd was signed by the Golden State Warriors as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NBA Draft, and he’s already in action as summer league began last week. Boyd, playing on the Warriors Blue team, has started at point guard for Golden State’s first two games, where we’ve […]
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