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Badgers remain one of the most valuable college football programs in country
Over the years, we’ve seen sales for the Big 4 sports teams continue to rise drastically, with the Seattle Seahawks being sold for a record $9.612 billion earlier this month. That has begged the question: what are the top college programs worth if they were potentially sold? The Athletic ran that exercise last year, looking […]
Badgers RB’s career ‘likely done’ after serious injury
The Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for Fall camp, as the Big Ten Media Days wrapped up this week. Camp starts on August 6th, and position battles will continue as the team prepares for the season opener against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. There will be one player on the roster, though, who will not […]
Ranking the most valuable Badgers in 2026: No. 30 to No. 21
40 days out from playing against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish inside Lambeau Field, the Wisconsin Badgers are on the cusp of a program-defining year. It’ll be head coach Luke Fickell’s fourth year as the lead man in Madison. When Fickell first came to Wisconsin in 2022, so did lofty expectations of what the program […]
Wisconsin’s budget revealed for 2026 season
The Wisconsin Badgers made some major changes this offseason at all levels. They had changes on the coaching staff. There were several major moves in the front office. The roster was overhauled. And, most importantly, their budget for the 2026 season grew significantly. Amidst an ugly campaign last year, then-Badgers Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced […]
Where Colton Joseph ranks among Power 4 starters in latest rankings
Ahead of the 2026 college football season, with most quarterback situations in place, Sports Illustrated ranked the 68 Power 4 starters in the country, looking both at what’s been accomplished and projecting for the upcoming season as well. Of course, when it comes to Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph, there’s a little bit of both […]
Badgers nab first offensive line commit, off to strong start in 2028 class
The Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from 2028 three-star offensive lineman Brock Barrows on Tuesday night, he announced. Barrows is Wisconsin’s second commit in the 2028 class and the first offensive lineman, kicking off the class for Eric Mateos. A native of Missouri, Barrows is ranked the No. 40 interior offensive lineman in the class […]
Ranking 2026 Wisconsin Football Position Groups On Offense
Fall camp is nigh for the Wisconsin Badgers, so let’s turn our attention from summer baseball for a moment and attempt to rank the various Wisconsin Football position groups. For purposes of this exercise, punter and kicker will stay on the sidelines, and I’m going to begin with offense, the group that was most in […]
Should the Badgers start targeting players with multiple years of eligibility in the transfer portal?
The Wisconsin Badgers basketball team was active this offseason in the transfer portal once again, landing three players who should be key contributors in 2026. Of the transfers, the most notable addition was Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, who received some NBA consideration when testing the NBA Draft waters before returning to college. The Badgers […]
Former Badgers star finds new NBA home after strong summer league performance
Former Wisconsin Badgers star John Tonje has had an eventful start to his NBA career through just one season. Selected with the No. 53 pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft, Tonje was sent to Utah’s G-League team, where he played alongside fellow former Badgers Max Klesmit and Steven Crowl. The guard […]
Badgers defensive lineman no longer with team ahead of Fall camp
As the Wisconsin Badgers prepare for Fall camp, their roster took a slight hit over the weekend, as BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew reported that redshirt freshman defensive lineman Torin Pettaway is no longer with the team. Pettaway, a three-star recruit in the class of 2025, was a Middleton native and was considered one of the higher-upside […]
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 […]
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