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Shawn Eichorst hire met with positive initial reviews
The Wisconsin Badgers finalized the hire of Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst last week, introducing him at a press conference on Tuesday as they head into their next chapter after Chris McIntosh. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, had worked at the school from 2006-11 before Athletic Director stints at Miami and Nebraska, and had most recently been […]
Ranking Wisconsin Football’s 2026 Schedule From Easiest to Hardest: Part 3
The Wisconsin Badgers had a brutal draw in 2025, facing eight opponents that were either ranked or ended the season ranked. That included Alabama, Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State, who all made the College Football Playoff. In 2026, their schedule looks better on paper, but there are still some difficult challenges to come. Last week, […]
Former Badgers center has found a new team this summer
Last offseason, after being an undrafted free agent, former Wisconsin Badgers center Steven Crowl found a home with the Utah Jazz on an Exhibit 10 contract, playing with them in the NBA Summer League and the G League. Crowl played in 31 regular-season games for the Salt Lake City Stars, Utah’s G League affiliate, making […]
Where Phil Steele ranks the Badgers in the Big Ten in 2026
College Football analyst Phil Steele released his annual, information-packed College Football Preview magazine for the 2026 season, which spans over 350 pages long and has several references to the Wisconsin Badgers throughout. After an ugly campaign for the Badgers, Steele is bullish on the Badgers in 2026, expecting improvement in a lot of areas, including […]
Did the Badgers make the right move with their AD hire?
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. The Wisconsin Badgers filled the biggest hole in their Athletic Department last week by hiring Texas […]
ESPN: Former Badgers DC faces NFL’s toughest task this offseason
Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard got his major break this offseason, as he was hired as the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator under new head coach Joe Brady. Leonhard, 43, had been with the Denver Broncos since 2024, being hired as the defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator under Sean Payton. He was […]
Will a newcomer lead the Badgers in scoring this season?
The Wisconsin Badgers are kicking off summer workouts, as their new-look team starts to mesh with each other ahead of the season. Wisconsin added a couple of new faces to a group that returns Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp in the frontcourt, following the departure of several rotation players this offseason. Australian point guard Owen […]
How has Nick Boyd fared in first summer league games with the Warriors?
Former Wisconsin Badgers point guard Nick Boyd was signed by the Golden State Warriors as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NBA Draft, and he’s already in action as summer league began last week. Boyd, playing on the Warriors Blue team, has started at point guard for Golden State’s first two games, where we’ve […]
No Wisconsin players listed on preseason All Conference 1st team rankings
Ahead of the 2026 season, Athlon Sports released its yearly preseason All-Conference predictions for the Big Ten, ranking the top offensive, defensive, and special teams players in the conference. The evaluations are based on how players will perform in 2026. Career statistics and awards matter in the evaluation, but choosing players for the 2026 all-conference […]
Former Badger gets team option picked up for fifth NBA season after career year
Ahead of NBA free agency, the Indiana Pacers elected to pick up former Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter’s team option for the 2025-26 season, keeping him in town as Ivica Zubac’s backup. Potter, 28, enjoyed a career year in Indiana, where he averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds across 47 appearances with the Pacers. He […]
Badgers star undergoes offseason ankle surgery
The Wisconsin Badgers have started summer workouts, but one of their stars is working his way back after offseason ankle surgery. Speaking to reporters last month, Badgers senior forward Nolan Winter revealed that he underwent a procedure on his right ankle this offseason to fix an issue that had been bothering him since high school. […]
Badgers key 2027 commit took official visit to SEC school
The Wisconsin Badgers won one of their biggest recruiting battles of the 2027 class when four-star defensive lineman Yahzeen Zion committed to the program in June. In the process, Wisconsin beat out several interested SEC contenders, including the LSU Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners, among other schools. Zion had a loaded offer list of 29 schools […]
3 reasons to like Wisconsin’s new AD hire
The Wisconsin Badgers made headlines on Tuesday, as it was reported that Texas Longhorns Deputy Athletic Director and COO Shawn Eichorst would be the school’s next Athletic Director. While my methods are admittedly deeply unscientific, I’d estimate that 75 percent of Wisconsin Badgers fans either actively dislike the Shawn Eichorst hire or are at least unimpressed, while […]
Badgers announce Shawn Eichorst as AD, contract details revealed
The Wisconsin Badgers officially announced the hiring of Texas Longhorns Deputy Athletic Director and COO Shawn Eichorst as their next Athletic Director on Wednesday, following Tuesday’s report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel that the move was in the process of happening. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, returns to the school where he was the Senior Associate Athletic […]
Ranking Wisconsin Football’s 2026 Schedule From Easiest to Hardest: Part 2
The Wisconsin Badgers had a brutal draw in 2025, facing eight opponents that were either ranked or ended the season ranked. That included Alabama, Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State, who all made the College Football Playoff. In 2026, their schedule looks better on paper, but there are still some difficult challenges to come. In Part […]
Who will be Wisconsin’s leading scorer in 2026?
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. The Wisconsin Badgers will once again have a new-look team in 2026, as several players hit […]
Report: Badgers to hire Texas Deputy AD as next Athletic Director
After an extensive search, the Wisconsin Badgers have reportedly found their new Athletic Director. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Wisconsin is set to hire Texas Longhorns Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer Shawn Eichorst as its next Athletic Director, replacing the departed Chris McIntosh. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Who are Wisconsin’s top rated players in College Football 27?
EA Sports’s College Football 27 video game is set to launch later this summer, marking the latest installment in the series, which re-launched two years ago with College Football 25 and continued with College Football 26 last year. As always, ahead of the release of the game, EA revealed player rankings for all teams ahead […]
What is Colton Joseph’s ceiling in 2026?
The Wisconsin Badgers brought in top quarterback transfer Colton Joseph in the offseason, providing one of the better dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation for offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes’s scheme. Joseph, a redshirt sophomore last year, threw for 2,624 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while running for 1,007 yards and 12 scores on the ground. […]
Badgers offer top 40 recruit in 2028 class
The Wisconsin Badgers have been on a recruiting tear in the 2027 cycle under head coach Greg Gard, as they recently landed four-star wing/forward Baboucarr Ann. Ann, a 6’5, 180-pound wing, is the No. 1 recruit in the state of Minnesota and the No. 40 overall player in the 2027 class according to Rivals. He’s […]
What does Wisconsin’s 2027 roster project to look like with No. 2 recruiting class in country?
The Wisconsin Badgers got some major news this week with their 2027 recruiting class, as four-star wing/forward Baboucarr Ann committed to the program. Ann was the team’s third commit in the 2027 class and the highest-rated one on the 247Sports Composite rankings, sliding in as a top-65 prospect in the cycle. He had been a […]
Badgers have No. 2 recruiting class in country after major commit
The Wisconsin Badgers got a major addition to their 2027 recruiting class on Thursday when four-star forward Baboucarr Ann committed to the program. The No. 1 recruit in the state of Minnesota, Ann had been a top target for the Badgers since being offered late last year, and Wisconsin had been trending as the leader […]
Nick Boyd finds NBA home after going undrafted
Heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, there was growing buzz that Wisconsin Badgers point guard Nick Boyd would be among the 60 players selected. However, on a night where every pick exchanged hands except for one, Boyd ended up not hearing his name called, which meant the Badgers would not have a draft pick in […]
BREAKING: Badgers land four star wing, nab final major target in 2027 class
The Wisconsin Badgers got some major news on Thursday afternoon, as 2027 four-star wing Baboucarr Ann announced his commitment to the program. Ann, a 6’5, 180-pound wing, is the No. 1 player in the state of Minnesota and a top-65 recruit in the country according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He had been a significant […]
Nick Boyd ‘has been terrific’ in pre draft workouts
Wisconsin Badgers star Nick Boyd is hoping to hear his name called in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, and the latest buzz has been trending upwards for that happening. In his post-first-round mock draft on Tuesday evening, The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie mocked Boyd to the Sacramento Kings at No. 45 […]
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