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Wisconsin vs. Oregon grades: Are there moral victories from the loss?

There has been an interesting phenomenon that has stretched all the way from articles, to social media, to the comments on my podcast: Some Wisconsin Badgers fans are back on the Fick Train seemingly because of a closer-than-expected 21-7 loss in the wind and rain against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks. While I was impressed with the […]

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Badgers move up 3 spots after sweep ahead of Border Battle

The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team moved up three spots in the USCHO rankings after sweeping the Nanooks from Alaska Fairbanks over the weekend. With the wins, Wisconsin remained unbeaten at home ahead of a pivotal matchup to kick off Big Ten play with No. 19 Minnesota visiting for a Halloween weekend series. […]

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What We Learned in Wisconsin’s 21-7 loss to Oregon

The Wisconsin Badgers traveled to Eugene on Saturday to face a high-powered Oregon Ducks team, and while the final score—a 21 to 7 loss—wasn’t what Badger fans wanted, there were several key takeaways from the contest that will shape how the team approaches the rest of the season.  Defensive Grit Amidst Adversity  Wisconsin’s defense, while […]

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Badgers come from behind for thrilling road victory over Oregon

While the Wisconsin Badgers football team couldn’t get the job done on Saturday, the women’s volleyball team came from behind to beat the Oregon Ducks on Sunday in a 3-1 victory to improve to 15-3 on the year. It was a thrilling match, with each set being decided by at most three points. Mimi Colyer […]

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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s 21-7 loss to Oregon: The Badgers have some building blocks

The Wisconsin Badgers lost their sixth straight game and fifth straight conference game of the season last Saturday, falling 21-7 to the sixth-ranked Oregon Ducks at a rainy Autzen Stadium.   Wisconsin, a 31.5-point underdog at Oregon, accumulated seven tackles for loss and held the Ducks’ offense to 335 total yards. Unfortunately, while the defense played […]

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What Luke Fickell said after 21-7 loss to Oregon

The Wisconsin Badgers had their sixth straight loss of the season on Saturday, losing 21-7 to the No. 6 Oregon Ducks on the road. After being shut out in two uncompetitive games against the Iowa Hawkeyes and No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes, it was a much different attitude from the Badgers on Saturday, as the […]

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Badgers freshmen linebackers shine in 1st career starts

The Wisconsin Badgers had a tough 21-7 loss to the No. 6 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, struggling to gain momentum offensively on the road in a tough environment. However, it was one of the defense’s best performances of the season, as the team held a top-10 offense to just 21 points by mitigating the overall […]

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Badgers Injury Report: Wisconsin could be without 9 starters vs. Oregon

The Wisconsin Badgers have another tough matchup ahead of them on Saturday, facing the No. 6 Oregon Ducks in Eugene. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. on FS1. While the Badgers were already reeling from a five-game losing streak and back-to-back shutout losses, Saturday could get ugly fast, as Wisconsin is severely ravaged with injuries. […]

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Colyer’s 25 kills power Wisconsin to 3-1 win over Washington

The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off the 3-1 victory over the Washington Huskies on the road on Friday, working behind Mimi Colyer’s game-high 25 kills to improve to 14-3 on the season, including 7-2 in Big Ten play. The Badgers were coming off a close 3-1 loss to the top-25 USC Trojans in a match where […]

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Badger women welcome Minnesota State without two All-Americans

The new-look Wisconsin Badgers take the ice Saturday to kick off a two-game series with Minnesota State, playing without standout seniors Laila Edwards and Kirsten Simms as both recover from lower-body injuries. It also marks the final two games before both men’s and women’s hockey host top-five Minnesota teams for simultaneous Border Battles. For most […]

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How to watch Wisconsin’s Week 9 game vs. No. 6 Oregon

The Wisconsin Badgers are back on the road to finish a dreadful October, as they take on the No. 6 Oregon Ducks in Eugene on Saturday. The Badgers are on a five-game losing streak, having lost four straight conference games and nine straight in the Big Ten dating back to last year. Their offense has […]

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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oklahoma Sooners: Game Thread

Basketball season is officially here. Well, not officially. But, it’s here. The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday in an exhibition game at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. on Big Ten Plus. Wisconsin enters the season with a brand new team, bringing in five transfers […]

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Projecting Wisconsin’s rotation ahead of the season

The Wisconsin Badgers are heading into their first exhibition game of the season on Friday, where fans can get an early glimpse of what the team looks like ahead of the season opener on November 3rd. The Badgers will take on the Oklahoma Sooners in Milwaukee at the Fiserv Forum. Wisconsin brought in a ton […]

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Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Oregon: Picks, odds, and predictions for Week 9

Coming off a disappointing 34-0 loss to the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes, the Wisconsin Badgers are hitting the road to face another Top 10 team, playing the No. 6 Oregon Ducks in Eugene on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m. on FS1. Wisconsin had a rough outing against Ohio State that looked worse […]

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Badgers look to stay sharp ahead of Big Ten play

The final non-conference series before Big Ten play for the No. 17 Wisconsin Badgers gets underway Friday night in Madison when Alaska Fairbanks comes to town. The Badgers can head into league play on a high note with a couple of wins after splitting a hard-fought series with No. 20 Minnesota State last weekend. But […]

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Where does Wisconsin’s GM’s salary rank among top GMs in College Football?

The Wisconsin Badgers hired a new general manager this offseason, promoting Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer Marcus Sedberry after Max Stienecker left for an executive position with the USC Trojans. Sedberry was a different hire than initially expected, as Wisconsin focused on filling a role with someone with more business experience, rather than […]

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How Nick Boyd has instantly fueled the Badgers competitiveness

The Wisconsin Badgers are heading to Milwaukee this Friday, where they’ll take on a new opponent for the first time in seven months when they face the Oklahoma Sooners at Fiserv Forum for an exhibition. For the last few weeks, the Badgers have been practicing and scrimmaging against themselves, getting ready for the upcoming season. […]

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