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The second Badgers player has entered the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers brought in three commitments in their Class of 2024, which included one of their highest-rated recruits ever: four-star point guard Daniel Freitag. Freitag, a native of Minnesota, played in just 14 games as a true freshman last season, before entering the transfer portal and ending up at Buffalo. The other two commits […]
Have Wisconsin fans been too hard on AD Chris McIntosh?
Before we dive in, I’m going to include myself in the “mob” that has had Wisconsin Badgers Athletic Director Chris McIntosh’s job status on our radar over the last year or so. I’ve done my own thinkpieces and podcasts on whether or not his continued employment in Madison is in the best interests of the Wisconsin Athletic Department, […]
Who has taken the biggest strides in the offseason on defense so far?
The Wisconsin Badgers have kicked off spring ball, with this week being off due to spring break. Reporters have gotten to see a couple of practices with the new-look team that has 45 new players and a number of projected starters. With pads coming on soon, it’s still far too early to say how several […]
Badgers QBs going through ‘learning curve’ early in spring ball
The Wisconsin Badgers revamped their quarterback room this offseason, adding Colton Joseph and Deuce Adams from the transfer portal, while landing four-star high school recruit Ryan Hopkins as well. Those three are the early leaders in the quarterback room, with 2025 four-star Carter Smith competing to be in the mix as well, as Wisconsin looks […]
Mike Tressel acknowledges where Badgers must get better on defense
The Wisconsin Badgers didn’t have the season they wanted in 2025, going 4-8, although a pair of late-season wins gave additional confidence that the team could turn it around with increased resources in 2026. The offense, once again, was a major issue for the Badgers, as they ranked 134th in the country in yards per […]
The Badgers are heading to the Frozen Four
Viva Las Vegas! For the first time since 2010, the Wisconsin Badgers are heading back to the Frozen Four. The Badgers took out the top-seeded team in the region, the Michigan State Spartans, in an overtime thriller to punch their ticket. Wisconsin and Michigan State split the regular season series with each team winning two […]
Mike Tressel on sophomore corner: ‘He believes it’s his time now’
The Wisconsin Badgers were big players in the transfer portal this offseason, looking to upgrade several position groups as they hoped to make a bigger push in 2026. Defensively, the Badgers went after talent on the defensive line, at linebacker, and especially in the secondary, where several transfers are projected to start right now. But […]
Who has been an early leader in the Badgers locker room?
The Wisconsin Badgers were one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this offseason, landing 33 transfers as their roster went through a full revamp. That was the eighth-most in the country and the second-most of any team that didn’t go through a coaching change behind the Colorado Buffaloes. After three disappointing seasons […]
How will the Badgers keep Colton Joseph healthy while maximizing dual threat ability?
The Wisconsin Badgers made it a priority to target a dual-threat quarterback in the transfer portal this offseason, coming away with their top target: Old Dominion transfer Colton Joseph. Joseph, a redshirt sophomore in 2025, threw for 2,624 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season, averaging over 15 yards per completion as a downfield […]
Badgers OC Jeff Grimes acknowledges how much injuries changed offense in 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers have been dealt quite the hand with injuries since head coach Luke Fickell arrived on campus, most notably at the quarterback position. In 2023, the Badgers, who were 4-1 at the time, lost Tanner Mordecai to a broken hand, derailing their chances at getting the Big Ten West title. In 2024, Tyler […]
Badgers beat Harvard in overtime thriller, inch closer to WBIT Championship
The Wisconsin Badgers edged past the Harvard Crimson Tide 64-61 in overtime on Thursday to move forward in the WBIT, as they had an impressive comeback in the final minute of regulation to keep their season alive. Trailing 54-46 with 46 seconds left after failing to score a point for nearly four minutes, Wisconsin found […]
Are the Badgers back to being a top tier hockey program under Mike Hastings?
At long last, the Wisconsin Badgers have finally returned to the winning column in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament with a 5-1 win over Dartmouth in the regional semifinal. It marks the first tournament win for Wisconsin since their 2010 Frozen Four win over RIT and the first tournament win for Mike Hastings at the […]
Five Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About New Wisconsin OL Coach Eric Mateos
I recently had the opportunity to chat at length with new Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos and learned several things about him that make me even more confident than I was before that he’s going to be an outstanding fit in Madison. Here are five fun facts about Mateos, who is excited to take over the […]
Badgers use third-period onslaught to get 1st NCAA Tournament win in 16 years
It had been 16 years since the Wisconsin Badgers had won an NCAA Tournament game and made a regional final. That drought was snapped on Thursday evening, as the Badgers used a four-goal third period to beat Dartmouth 5-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin opened the match with an early power-play goal from […]
BREAKING: Badgers land four-star in-state offensive lineman in Class of 2027
The Wisconsin Badgers have struck again in the Class of 2027, and it’s one of their best gets yet, as four-star offensive lineman Cole Reiter announced his commitment to the program on Thursday. Reiter, a 6’7, 315-pound tackle from Germantown, Wisconsin, has been to campus a bevy of times and was one of their top […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s spring practice No. 3: We’ve got a new QB pecking order
The Wisconsin Badgers have kicked off their spring practices, finishing their third on Tuesday, as they continued to showcase a team that has over 40 new players heading into 2026. Tuesday’s was my first practice in attendance, and the Badgers were still not in pads, but there was much to take away from the day, […]
Wisconsin vs. Dartmouth Preview: Time for a run?
Following an extended layoff after their early exit in the conference tournament, the Wisconsin Badgers return to action on Thursday with the NCAA Tournament opener against Dartmouth. The Badgers are making their second tournament appearance under head coach Mike Hastings, who is looking for his first tournament win at Wisconsin and the program’s first win […]
3 biggest questions for the Badgers entering the offseason
While the Sweet Sixteen is set to start on Thursday, the Wisconsin Badgers are back to the drawing board after another early exit in the NCAA Tournament, falling short last week in an 83-82 loss to High Point in the first round. That loss put a close to a memorable chapter in Badgers history, as […]
Report: Wisconsin losing recruiting lead to Big 12 school
The Wisconsin Badgers are reportedly losing Director of On-Campus Recruiting Taylor Ewald to the Iowa State Cyclones, according to FootballScoop, representing another change in their personnel department this offseason. Ewald has accepted the same position at Iowa State, per FootballScoop. There, she will join the staff of new head coach Jimmy Rogers, who came over […]
Where do the Badgers stack up in the NCAA Tournament field?
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the NCAA Tournament after a one-year hiatus under head coach Mike Hastings, but for only the third time in the last 12 years, and are seeking their first win since the 2010 semifinal against RIT. Wisconsin enters as one of the last few at-large teams, one clear of UConn […]
The 1st Badger has announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal
With the season over for the Wisconsin Badgers, it’s on to the offseason, and personnel decisions are at the forefront of the itinerary. In today’s NIL world, a key part of the formula is player retention, with the Badgers hoping to bring back John Blackwell, Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, and other key returners. They won’t […]
Badgers make NCAA Tournament for 2nd time in 3 years
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the NCAA Tournament, earning a No. 3 seed, as they’ll take on the No. 2 seed Dartmouth Big Green in the Worcester Regional on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. CT. Wisconsin is making its 28th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, but it’s only its third in the last 12 years, […]
What was the best moment from this Badgers season?
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. Please take our survey The Wisconsin Badgers saw their season come to an end last week […]
3 needs for the Badgers in the transfer portal this offseason
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their season come to an end last week during the first round of the NCAA Tournament, as they fell to the High Point Panthers 83-82 to go home packing early. They were the lone top-five seed to get upset in the first round, derailing what had been a promising end to […]
Badgers advance to WBIT quarterfinals, to host Harvard
The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is moving forward in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament, having beaten the Oregon State Beavers and the No. 2 seed Miami Hurricanes to advance to the quarterfinals. Entering the tournament as a No. 3 seed after compiling a 13-17 record during the regular season, the Badgers have gone on […]
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