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Badgers split games in AVCA First Serve vs. pair of top 10 teams
The Wisconsin Badgers kicked off the 2026 season over the weekend with a pair of high-profile televised matchups, facing the No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats on Friday before playing the No. 7 Louisville Cardinals on Saturday. The opener was a fairly competitive matchup against Kentucky, but the Wildcats pulled away for a three-set sweep, winning 25-20, […]
Former Badgers star suffers ACL injury in training camp, out indefinitely
In the NFL world, one former Wisconsin Badgers star got some brutal news this week as Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz suffered a significant ACL injury during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers and is out indefinitely. Biadasz, a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, signed a three-year, $30 million deal […]
The 5 most glaring questions for the Badgers heading into the season
We are less than a month away from the start of the regular season for the Wisconsin Badgers, who have quite the challenge in Week 1 against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Wisconsin is evidently entering the season with a lot of optimism following a much different offseason under head coach Luke Fickell, but they […]
Report: Badgers season ticket sales face steep drop for 2026 season
While optimism has been trending up for the Wisconsin Badgers this season, that hasn’t fully carried over to the fanbase for Luke Fickell’s fourth year with the program. According to a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s John Steppe, the Badgers sold 47,587 season tickets for the 2026 season, dropping down 13.1 percent from 54,780 […]
Former Badgers star heading to 9th school in 9 years
One of the Wisconsin Badgers biggest transfer portal hits over the last few years was wing AJ Storr, who had significant interest in the portal after his freshman season at St. John’s. Wisconsin, believing he could break out after Storr averaged 8.8 points and shot over 40 percent from three, beat out several other teams […]
ESPN: Badgers have 3rd easiest schedule in Big Ten in 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers had one of the most brutal schedules in the country last year, facing seven teams that were ranked at the time of their matchups: Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Washington, Indiana, and Illinois. In addition to that, they faced an Iowa team that was also ranked at one point in the year, […]
Badgers CBs coach reveals which corner has made the biggest jump since spring ball
The Wisconsin Badgers had some major roster turnover this offseason, with a number of rooms completely overhauled via the transfer portal. Among them? The cornerback room, which brought in Arizona State transfer Javan Robinson, Ohio State transfer Bryce West, Oklahoma State transfer Eric Fletcher, and Florida State transfer Cai Bates from the transfer portal. All […]
3 takeaways from Wisconsin’s open fall camp practice: Defense has a day
The Wisconsin Badgers are now halfway through fall camp, and they let fans see a glimpse of the action on Tuesday night, hosting an open practice at Camp Randall Stadium. It was a day that the defense reportedly dominated with a ton of takeaways and key stops, although the offense did respond with some bigger […]
Coroner: Former Badgers player died of pnuemonia at 24
Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Badgers community faced some tragic news, as former tight end Jack Pugh passed away at the age of 24 on March 30th. His death was ruled to be due to natural causes at his home in Ohio. Pugh, a former four-star recruit in the Class of 2021, had joined the […]
Former Badgers QB wins starting job at ACC school
There was quite a bit of quarterback turnover for the Wisconsin Badgers this offseason, as they had three new signal-callers enter the room while two others departed. That has been the story for a couple of years with the Badgers quarterback room. We’ve now seen four completely different quarterback rooms in Madison, with Colton Joseph, […]
Badgers quarterback returns to practice in limited fashion
The Wisconsin Badgers quarterback room has endured a ton of turnover this offseason, as the team brought in transfers Colton Joseph and Deuce Adams, as well as true freshman Ryan Hopkins, to improve a room that largely struggled in 2025. Of the room last year, Billy Edwards, who only played in two games, and Hunter […]
Ranking the Most Valuable Badgers in 2026: Who cracks the top 5?
As Fall camp marches on, we’re getting a better taste of who the most valuable Wisconsin Badgers will be for the 2026 season. Last week, we kicked off our top 14 with Nos. 14-8, along with a couple of honorable mentions. Now, let’s shift our attention to the top Badgers on the team. While there […]
Which offensive lineman can the Badgers not afford to lose?
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 have started to deal with some injury issues on the offensive line in […]
Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely Scenarios for Colton Joseph in 2026
Fall camp is in full swing for the Wisconsin Badgers. Multiple position groups are battling it out, fighting to start against Notre Dame inside historic Lambeau Field. One group that has solidified its starter for months, however, is the quarterback spot. Wisconsin has been haunted by the quarterback position throughout Luke Fickell’s tenure, but Colton […]
Is Colton Joseph the answer that Wisconsin has been looking for?
When it comes to offseason changes for the Wisconsin Badgers, there hasn’t been a bigger one than the addition of Colton Joseph at quarterback. Seeking stability and experience at quarterback, the Badgers found one of the top dual-threat options available, getting Joseph from Old Dominion to lead their offense in 2026. But there were some […]
Badgers starting guard remains out after offseason procedure
The Wisconsin Badgers are midway through Fall camp, as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish next month. There’s been a ton of changes to the roster, with new starters at nearly every single position group. Among the most promising parts of the team is a young-and-improving offensive line. […]
Former Badgers star lands major extension ahead of 2026 season
It’s been a good offseason for some former Wisconsin Badgers stars, and that continued last week as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton signed a four-year, $72 million extension. Benton, 25, was taken by the Steelers in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft after a four-year career at Wisconsin, where he earned second-team […]
Badgers ‘trying to be smart’ with Kevin Heywood amid latest injury
The Wisconsin Badgers are expected to have a much different offensive line than the one they trotted out at the end of the season last year. Transfers P.J. Wilkins and Austin Kawecki are projected to be starters at left tackle and center, but Wisconsin is also getting Kevin Heywood back from a torn ACL to […]
Badgers rising star named to Butkus Award preseason watchlist
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa was named to the Butkus Award preseason watchlist on Thursday, only increasing the hype behind the rising star heading into his sophomore campaign. The Butkus Award, named after Dick Butkus, is awarded to the top linebacker in the nation each season. The Badgers have never had a winner of the […]
Luke Fickell acknowledges growth in embracing Wisconsin roots: ‘We’ve done a hell of a lot better’
When it comes to the first few years of the Luke Fickell tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers, there have admittedly been a number of problems, with one of the top criticisms being the head coach’s shift from embracing the ‘Wisconsin’ way. It all started with the hire of offensive coordinator Phil Longo, which was a […]
Badgers narrowly miss out on Top 5 of preseason poll
With the college volleyball season starting up in less than two weeks, we saw the AVCA preseason poll released on Monday, and the Wisconsin Badgers were ranked No. 6 on the first list of the year. The news came after Wisconsin was ranked as the No. 2 team in the preseason Big Ten poll behind […]
Ranking the 14 most important Badgers for Wisconsin’s success this Fall: Part 1
The Wisconsin Badgers brought in a ton of talent this offseason, adding at nearly every position on the roster, so there are a ton of new faces that will play snaps at Camp Randall this Fall. But who will be the team’s most important players? While I concede that any list such as this one […]
Badgers ranked No. 2 in Big Ten preseason poll, two players named to All Big Ten preseason team
The Wisconsin Badgers will have a lot of turnover for the 2026 season, but they’re still expecting to be one of the best teams in the country, led by junior setter Charlie Fuerbringer, who returns for her third season in Madison. Earlier this month, the Badgers were ranked as the No. 2 team in the […]
Former Badgers standout tears Achilles, out for 2nd straight season
Former Wisconsin Badgers standout defensive lineman Matt Henningsen faced some tough news over the weekend, as testing revealed he suffered an Achilles tear after being carted off the field during Friday’s training camp practice. It’s a brutal blow for Henningsen, 27, who suffered a torn Achilles last offseason as well during a joint practice with […]
What are the 5 big Fall camp battles for the Badgers?
Fall camp is underway for the Wisconsin Badgers, as they prepare for the team’s season opener on September 6th against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. While a lot of the dust has settled for the Badgers, there are still several position battles to be determined, with a couple of places on the depth chart especially […]
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