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Where did Wisconsin’s QB room grow during spring ball?
Spring ball is officially over for the Wisconsin Badgers, who held their 15th and final practice on Wednesday, capping off an eventful month where we got to see an early look at Wisconsin’s new-look team. Of course, all eyes were on the quarterbacks, as Wisconsin brought in three new faces to lead the room in […]
Badgers win total projection revealed for 2026 season
The last few years have not gone as expected for the Wisconsin Badgers, who had their worst season as a program since 1990 this past season, going 4-8 on the year. But there is room for more optimism this season, as Wisconsin splurged in the transfer portal to create a better roster this offseason, upgrading […]
Badgers land second safety in 2027 class, beat Penn State, WVU, and others
The Wisconsin Badgers got another commitment in their 2027 recruiting class on Monday morning when three-star safety D.J. Davis announced his commitment to the program. Davis, a 6’2, 175-pound athlete from Delaware, was a standout receiver and defensive back for Middletown, but the Badgers envision him as a safety, making him the second commitment at […]
Why 4-Star Legacy QB Committing to Wisconsin Matters
In a robust 2027 recruiting effort that has already seen a number of big-time, in-state commitments, Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers kept the momentum going Friday by landing Jack Sorgi, a 6’4, 205-pound quarterback from Tri-West High School in suburban Indianapolis. Yes, Sorgi is a Badger legacy as his pops was a gunslinger for Barry […]
Former Badgers WR selected in sixth round by Jaguars
The Wisconsin Badgers didn’t see any of their players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, but there was one former player who did see his name called: wide receiver C.J. Williams. Williams, who transferred to Stanford this past season, was taken with the No. 203 pick in the sixth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. As […]
Badgers star goes undrafted in 2026 NFL Draft
In a surprise, the Wisconsin Badgers didn’t see a single player drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, with edge rusher Mason Reiger not being picked up despite it being a weaker overall class. Reiger, a 6’5, 250-pound senior, had a resurgent season in 2025 after missing all of the 2024 season at Louisville due to […]
Fickell: Colton Joseph’s growth has been ‘unbelievable’ as a player and a leader
This season, all eyes will be on Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, who was the prized possession of the transfer portal for the Wisconsin Badgers this offseason. Joseph, a 6’2, 205-pound dual-threat quarterback, seemed like a quality fit in offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes’s offense as a signal-caller who could make a difference with his […]
Sophomore offensive lineman emerging after injury to starter
The Wisconsin Badgers got some unfortunate news earlier in spring ball, as Emerson Mandell suffered a lower-body injury that required a minor procedure, keeping him out for the rest of the spring. Mandell was seen in a walking boot over the last week of practices, and should be ready for the fall. In his presence, […]
What is Wisconsin’s goal with the newly vacant Football GM role?
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their administration shaken up a bit last week, as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh abruptly left for a role at the Big Ten. As a result, Marcus Sedberry was named the interim Athletic Director. Sedberry had previously held a few roles at Wisconsin, serving as Deputy Athletic Director, Chief Operating Officer, and […]
Badgers add SoCon Player of the Year as latest transfer commitment
The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team has done some serious damage in the transfer portal so far. Their latest addition? Southern Conference (SoCon) Player of the Year Caia Elisaldez, whom the team officially signed on Thursday. Elisaldez, a 5’5 junior guard, spent the last three seasons at Chattanooga, where she saw considerable growth year-by-year. As […]
Badgers land four star legacy QB in 2027 class
The Wisconsin Badgers have been hitting gold in their 2027 class with the in-state recruits. Now, they’ve finally got their first out-of-state commit in the cycle, and it’s a big one: four-star quarterback Jack Sorgi. Sorgi is the son of former Wisconsin quarterback Jim Sorgi, who played for the Badgers from 2000-03 before being selected […]
Badgers land Australian athletic forward as they continue to bolster 2026-27 roster
The Wisconsin Badgers continue to add pieces, with the latest being Australian forward Isaac Riddle, the school announced on Thursday. Riddle, a 6-8 forward from Golden Grove, Australia, is considered one of the better prospects in Australia for his age group. He helped lead Australia to gold at the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Asia Championship and […]
Consensus agrees where Mason Reiger should be drafted in 2026 NFL Draft
The Wisconsin Badgers are expected to have at least one draftee in the 2026 NFL Draft: edge rusher Mason Reiger. While others, such as wide receiver Vinny Anthony, safety Austin Brown, tight end Lance Mason, and offensive tackle Riley Mahlman, are hoping to get drafted, Reiger is the only close-to-certainty that should be taken in […]
Where do the Badgers transfers rank in the rankings?
The Wisconsin Badgers did their work in the transfer portal last week, landing three players who should be key rotational pieces in 2026. The first addition was George Washington guard Trey Autry, who comes over with one year of eligibility left. The son of former Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry, the 6’4, 210-pound guard averaged […]
What’s left for the Badgers after transfer portal flurry?
The Wisconsin Badgers have been busy dealing with the transfer portal this offseason, as they prepare for another year with a ton of roster turnover. Heading into next year, the Badgers are losing Nick Boyd, Andrew Rohde, Braeden Carrington, and Isaac Gard to eligibility. They’re also going to be without John Blackwell, Aleksas Bieliauskas, Jack […]
Badgers land in state guard as latest addition to 2026-27 roster
The Wisconsin Badgers had a busy week in the transfer portal last week, landing George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. On Wednesday, they made the latest addition to their 2026-27 season, landing and signing in-state freshman Josh Manchester, the school announced. Manchester, a native of Mt. […]
Badgers transfer wing excited to break out with more on ball opportunities at Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Badgers capped off a strong week last week with the addition of Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, who was the team’s top target in the transfer portal. Elmer, a 6’7, 215-pound junior, averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in a complementary role, while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 42.7 […]
John Blackwell reveals why he chose Duke and what he didn’t have at Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers transfer guard John Blackwell made the major decision to transfer to the Duke Blue Devils this week, immediately putting them in contender status for the 2026-27 season. After choosing to enter the transfer portal earlier this month, Blackwell immediately became one of the best players available, and some of the top schools in […]
3 Reasons Why Wisconsin Retaining Nolan Winter Was So Important
There was an interesting contrast in both outcomes and styles on Tuesday when Nolan Winter announced his return to the Wisconsin Badgers via a heartfelt statement at around the same time John Blackwell told the world he was leaving for Duke in what can charitably be described as a slightly awkward revisionist narrative about his desire to play point guard for the Blue […]
Barry Alvarez shares thoughts on Chris McIntosh departure
The Wisconsin Badgers community was left surprised last week when Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced his immediate resignation to take on a role at the Big Ten. McIntosh had been Wisconsin’s Athletic Director since 2021 and had been in the department since 2014, being in charge of several key hires, including Luke Fickell and Robin […]
Nolan Winter to return for 2026-27 season
The Wisconsin Badgers got some major news on Tuesday, as star forward Nolan Winter is returning for the 2026-27 season, according to 247Sports’s Nick Osen. Winter, a junior this past season, was Wisconsin’s top priority this offseason, and the Badgers fended off efforts to retain the big man and sign him to a deal for […]
John Blackwell commits to Duke
It’s official: Wisconsin Badgers transfer guard John Blackwell is heading to the Duke Blue Devils for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Blackwell, ranked as one of the top players in the transfer portal, had been strongly linked to Duke, among other schools, since the portal opened, and had taken a visit to […]
Former top-50 Wisconsin native to enter transfer portal
One former Wisconsin native is entering the portal prior to the deadline on Tuesday night, as On3’s Joe Tipton reported that Alabama guard/wing Davion Hannah is heading to the transfer portal following his freshman season. Hannah, ranked a top-50 recruit by On3 in the loaded 2025 freshman class, averaged 3.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.8 […]
Where are Wisconsin’s top players projected to go in 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and several Wisconsin Badgers are hoping to hear their name called, with projections varying across the board. Heading into the draft, the top prospects from Wisconsin this offseason are edge rusher Mason Reiger, wide receiver Vinny Anthony, tight end Lance Mason, safety Austin Brown, and offensive […]
Is Nolan Winter considered a late portal entry candidate?
The NCAA transfer portal is set to close on Tuesday night, as players now have the deadline to enter, making for what could be a hectic final day of portal entries. Now, players only have to enter on Tuesday, not make a decision on where they’re going, but one player who has yet to confirm […]
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