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Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Picks, Odds, and Prediction

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, looking to pick up a big win to send their seniors off in the final home game of the season. Wisconsin has gone 3-7 this season, starting the year 2-0 before a six-game losing streak, which was snapped with a major […]

19 days ago | 1 read

3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s blowout loss at BYU

The No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers had their first big test of the season on Friday, taking on the No. 9 BYU Cougars on the road, and it didn’t end well. The Badgers lost 98-70 to fall to 4-1 on the season, showing the gaps the team has and the need for more improvement on both […]

19 days ago | 0 reads

How to watch Wisconsin’s Week 13 game on Saturday vs. Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini in their final home game of the season on Saturday, looking to add another big win to their record. Wisconsin is coming off a 31-7 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, where they competed hard for a half before falling apart over the final 30 minutes. […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 9 BYU Cougars: Game Thread

The No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the No. 9 BYU Cougars on Friday in their first ranked matchup of the season. Tip-off is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Delta Center. Wisconsin has had a smooth start to the season, beating each of its opponents by at least 25, while averaging over 93 […]

20 days ago | 0 reads

How Wisconsin can pull off the upset over Illinois on Saturday

The Wisconsin Badgers are entering the Illinois Fighting Illini game at 3-7, out of bowl eligibility contention, with their fourth-string quarterback, fourth-string running back, and a plethora of other injuries. Wisconsin picked up a ranked win over the Washington Huskies two weeks ago with very similar circumstances, and now faces an Illinois team that lost […]

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Badgers face top-ranked Michigan State in heavyweight conference showdown

For the second week in a row, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team stands pat at No. 7 in the USCHO rankings following a weekend split, this time after a loss and an overtime win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Badgers have had their share of trouble with Ohio State over the past few […]

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How to watch Wisconsin’s game vs. BYU on Friday

The No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers have their first big test of the season on Friday when they travel to take on the No. 9 BYU Cougars in a battle between ranked teams. Wisconsin has cruised through the early part of its non-conference schedule, beating teams by an average of over 28 points, as it’s scored […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Badgers are slight underdogs against BYU

The No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers get their first big test of the season on Friday when they travel to take on the No. 9 BYU Cougars at the Delta Center. Tip-off is slated for 3:00 p.m. on Peacock. Wisconsin has started the season 4-0, averaging over 93 points per game while limiting opponents to 65 […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Wisconsin vs. Illinois Preview: Can the Badgers send seniors off with one last win at Camp Randall?

The Wisconsin Badgers take on Bret Bielema and the 21st-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network, and the Illini are 7.5-point favorites.  Last Saturday, the Badgers stayed competitive against No. 2 Indiana, trailing only 10-7 at halftime. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end for Wisconsin, as the Hoosiers […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Badgers get past error-filled day in sweep over No. 11 Purdue

The No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers got a big victory at the Field House on Wednesday, sweeping the No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers 3-0 to win their sixth straight match. Wisconsin has been rolling over the past few weeks since its loss to the No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers, sweeping five of its last six opponents and now […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers: Game Thread

The No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers have a big matchup at home on Wednesday against the No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers, with first serve set for 7:30 p.m. at the Field House. Wisconsin is coming off a win over the Illinois Fighting Illini, sweeping them 35-33, 25-15, 25-23 in a fun matchup on the road. The first […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

What’s been the most impressive part about the Badgers through 4 games?

The Wisconsin Badgers have started the season 4-0 with four blowout victories, averaging over 90 points per game, while allowing only 65 points per contest so far. It’s been a quick transition period for the Badgers, who have eight new players, but have gelled well together, going on some major runs and showing the potential […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Wisconsin has no offensive linemen left in its 2026 class

The Wisconsin Badgers got some unexpected news earlier this week when 2026 three-star offensive lineman Maddox Cochrane de-committed from the program. Days later, fellow 2026 three-star offensive lineman Benjamin Novak flipped his commitment from Wisconsin to the Indiana Hoosiers, delivering another blow to the Badgers’ recruiting class. Novak, a native of Indiana, was one of […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Badgers host resurgent St. Thomas after toppling St. Cloud State in shootout

It happened again. For the second time this year, the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers are not the unanimous top-ranked team following a weekend that saw them beat No. 10 St. Cloud State, 5-1, before tying them in game two on the road. The Badgers eventually won the shootout after failing to hold off the Huskies […]

22 days ago | 1 read

What we’ve learned from the Badgers ahead of BYU matchup

The Wisconsin Badgers delivered their most complete performance of the young season in a commanding 94 to 69 win over SIU Edwardsville at the Kohl Center. The Badgers moved to 4-0 and looked every bit like a team beginning to settle into its identity. This matchup showed a roster growing in confidence, sharpening its offensive […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Odds continue to trend in Wisconsin’s way ahead of Week 13 vs. Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini in their final home game of the season on Saturday, with kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin opened as 9.5-point underdogs, but the odds are trending in the Badgers’ favor as that line has already dropped to 7.5 points ahead of […]

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2nd half runs are becoming a thing for the Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers beat the SIUE Cougars 94-69 on Monday, marking the third time this season that they eclipsed the 90-point mark, while blowing out their opponent once again to start the year 4-0. It was a slower start from the Badgers, but they heated up as the threes started to fall, and a second-half […]

23 days ago | 1 read

Wisconsin’s final home game will be in primetime

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Illinois Fighting Illini in their final home game this weekend, looking to secure another big win before the season finale against the Minnesota Gophers. Wisconsin is coming off a 31-7 loss to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, where they were competitive for a half, but fell apart as […]

23 days ago | 1 read