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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s 97-72 win over Northern Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers are now 2-0 on the season, defeating Northern Illinois, 97-72.  Unlike last Monday’s game against Campbell, the Badgers got off to a fast start, leading 20-5, beginning with an Andrew Rohde three-pointer and a Nick Boyd steal and subsequent layup to get the Badgers started.   This game was over in the first […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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Mimi Colyer stars as Badgers get past Minnesota in Border Battle

Fresh off a sweep over the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road, the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers beat the No. 22 Minnesota Gophers 3-1 in the Border Battle on Wednesday evening, thanks to a strong night from star Mimi Colyer. Wisconsin returned to the Field House for the first time since it was swept by […]

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Badgers earn split with bounce-back win over Gophers

Talk about a bounce back… after the top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers suffered their worst loss in two years at the hands of the now-No. 2 Minnesota Gophers on Friday night, the Badgers came out Saturday to throttle the Gophers, winning 7-2 to split the series and end the first installment of the Border Battle on a […]

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Badgers move into Top 10, remain unbeaten after Border Battle sweep

For the first time since 2014, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team completed a home sweep of the Minnesota Golden Gophers to remain unbeaten and start Big Ten play on a high note. Neither game was particularly close, as the Badgers posted a 5-2 win on Thursday night before shutting out the Gophers 4-0 on […]

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5 things we learned about the Badgers in win over Campbell: John Blackwell is ready to be ‘the guy’

After months of anticipation, the Wisconsin Badgers tipped off the 2025–26 season in style, rolling past Campbell 96–64 at the Kohl Center. It wasn’t perfect, but it was the kind of performance that showcased both the team’s offensive depth and its potential ceiling. Here’s what we learned from the Badgers’ season-opening win.  John Blackwell is […]

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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s season opener

The Wisconsin Badgers began their season with a 96-64 win over Campbell. While the score looks like another opening-season blowout that other ranked teams accomplished on Monday night, Campbell put some scares into the Badgers. The Fighting Camels, in former Florida Gators assistant John Andrzejek’s debut as head coach, cut Wisconsin’s lead to five on […]

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