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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 […]

2 months 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 […]

2 months 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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 1 read

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. […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

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 […]

3 months ago | 1 read