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How Wisconsin’s future plans have changed with 5 for 5 rule
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite a busy offseason this year, adding three players from the transfer portal, one player from overseas, and four freshmen in the 2026 class. Those eight additions join the six returning players to form Wisconsin’s current 2026 roster, with one roster spot remaining. Once again, the Badgers looked to add some […]
Will Badgers shy away from high school recruiting with new rules?
As the NIL era has taken over, the Wisconsin Badgers have naturally become more transfer portal dominant, as we’ve seen with teams all across the country. That has led to a ton of turnover year-over-year, which we saw this offseason again as Wisconsin has added eight new players with one more to potentially come. However, […]
Clarity on Badgers PG Owen Foxwell’s eligibility revealed
The Wisconsin Badgers went the overseas route to address the point guard position this offseason, landing Owen Foxwell from the NBL to replace the departing Nick Boyd. Foxwell, 22, has spent five years at S.E. Melbourne in the NBL and saw his role grow tremendously in 2025-26, where he averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 […]
What’s the biggest difference for Wisconsin with 2026 roster?
The Wisconsin Badgers have a brand new team this offseason, as they added eight players via overseas, the transfer portal, and the freshman class to complement their six returners in 2026. Added to the group were guard Owen Foxwell, guard Trey Autry, forward Eian Elmer, forward Victory Onuetu, guard Jackson Ball, guard LaTrevion Fenderson, guard […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s second open practice of the summer
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted their second practice available to the media this week, and there was much to take away from it, similar to the first one. Wisconsin’s new-look group has been practicing for the past month, integrating eight new players into the flow, while a couple of returners, Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp, recover […]
Badgers receive crystal ball to land first offensive lineman in 2028 class
The Wisconsin Badgers kicked off their 2028 class with the commitment of four-star linebacker Cale Britt, who announced his decision last week. Wisconsin had been trending for a while for the Florida native, who had one of the most extensive offer lists in the country with 35 offers. Some of those schools included Michigan, Alabama, […]
Who will lead the Badgers in receiving next 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. When it comes to the biggest questions for the Wisconsin Badgers ahead of the season, the […]
Greg Gard provides injury update on Badgers star
Summer workouts have started for the Wisconsin Badgers, who have eight new faces to go with their six returning players for the 2026 season. Last week, media got a first look at what the 2026-27 roster looks like, but there were two players who were not suited up for practice: forwards Nolan Winter and Austin […]
Badgers emphasizing certain drills in summer after struggles in 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers didn’t have the year they wanted defensively in 2025, ranking 56th in KenPom, which was the school’s lowest mark since 2018. The struggles were amplified to start the year, and the team never progressed to the level Wisconsin needed it to throughout the year. So, it wasn’t a surprise that Wisconsin was […]
How the Badgers are planning to use their final roster spot
The Wisconsin Badgers have made some major changes to the roster this offseason, adding eight new players to their existing core. Their most notable addition was guard Owen Foxwell, who played the last two seasons in the NBL. But Wisconsin also landed Trey Autry, Eian Elmer, and Victory Onuetu from the transfer portal, while bringing […]
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 […]
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