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3 Badgers rookies make NBA G League roster on the same team

The Wisconsin Badgers saw their first player be drafted into the NBA since 2022 this offseason when star guard John Tonje was selected No. 53 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft. He followed Johnny Davis, who was taken by the Washington Wizards with the No. 10 pick in the 2022 NBA […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

Badgers freshman becomes first since Leo Chenal to reach accolade

The Wisconsin Badgers had a fruitful 13-10 victory over the No. 23 Washington Huskies over the weekend, riding a strong defensive performance for their first win in nearly two months. Leading the charge were freshmen linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, who each had an impressive stat line. Posa had 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2.5 […]

29 days ago | 0 reads

Kickoff time, network revealed for Wisconsin’s Week 12 game vs. Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in Week 12, hitting the road for their sixth ranked opponent of the year. The Badgers are coming off a much-needed 13-10 win over the then-No. 23 Washington Huskies, putting together an impressive defensive performance for the big upset. Wisconsin had only 48 […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

What does adding a 2nd RB in 2026 class mean for Amari Latimer?

The Wisconsin Badgers secured a commitment from 2026 three-star running back Qwantavius Wiggins earlier this week, making a late addition to the class by flipping the former FIU commit. Wiggins, a native of Georgia, stands 5’10, 190 pounds, according to 247Sports, and hails from the same state as fellow Wisconsin 2026 running back commit Amari […]

29 days ago | 0 reads

Son of Chris McIntosh becomes Badgers first commit in Class of 2027

The Wisconsin Badgers secured a commitment from 2027 three-star offensive lineman Ethan McIntosh, he announced on Wednesday. McIntosh, a native of Verona, Wisconsin, is the son of Badgers Athletic Director Chris McIntosh, and the first commitment for the program in the Class of 2027. McIntosh, who stands 6’7, 250 pounds according to 247Sports, is considered […]

30 days ago | 0 reads

The Day After: Reacting to Wisconsin’s 86-55 win over Ball State

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off an 86-55 win over the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday, improving to 3-0 on the season as they dominated from the start and never trailed for the second straight game. It was a stout defensive performance from Wisconsin, as the new-look group is learning to play with each […]

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Charlie Fuerbringer returns as Badgers dominate pair of ranked opponents

The No. 11 Badgers returned star setter Charlie Fuerbringer to the lineup as they dominated the No. 18 Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday in a 3-0 sweep. The win came after Wisconsin beat the No. 22 Minnesota Gophers 3-1 in the Border Battle on Wednesday, getting better as the match went on. They took the first […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Badgers have most consistent performance in big win over Ball State

The Wisconsin Badgers had a big 86-55 win over the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday, starting off fast for the second consecutive game and never trailing from there. It was Wisconsin’s most consistent game to date, as they played clean basketball for 30 minutes, with the end of the first half being the lone gaffe […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ball State Cardinals: Game Thread

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Tuesday, facing the Ball State Cardinals at the Kohl Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The Badgers had a successful first week, beating the Campbell Fighting Camels 96-64 in the season opener behind John Blackwell’s 31 points. Nick Boyd and […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Badgers impress against Michigan to take top spot in Big Ten

After playing the first eight games against a not-so-tough but not-quite-awful schedule, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team left no doubt last weekend that they belong among the top teams in the country. The Badgers paid a visit to the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines, splitting the series with a hard-fought loss in game one followed […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

BREAKING: Badgers add 2nd running back in 2026 class behind Amari Latimer

The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from former FIU running back commit Qwantavius Wiggins, he announced on Tuesday. Wiggins, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026, was on campus this weekend for Wisconsin’s upset win over the Washington Huskies, and elected to commit to the program afterwards. He had been committed to FIU […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Wisconsin vs. Ball State: 3 keys to win and prediction

Tuesday is another night under the lights at the Kohl Center, and the Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to keep building early-season momentum against the Ball State Cardinals. Greg Gard’s squad showed flashes of what this team can become in its last few outings, and tonight’s matchup is about consistency, discipline, and depth. The Cardinals […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s 13-10 win over No. 23 Washington: Freshmen take over as Fickell gets his signature win

In a wild evening of events, the Wisconsin Badgers outlasted the No. 23 Washington Huskies 13-10 at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, snapping a six-game losing streak and a 10-game Big Ten losing streak. It’s the first signature win of head coach Luke Fickell’s career at Wisconsin, as he gets his first ranked win with […]

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