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Badgers make history in win over Marquette

The Wisconsin Badgers easily beat the Marquette Golden Eagles 96-76 on Saturday, jumping ahead early and controlling the lead throughout the second half. It was the 132nd meeting between the two teams, and Wisconsin extended its lead in the series to 72-60, while avenging last year’s loss. Wisconsin’s offense was led by John Blackwell, who […]

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Badgers starting punter is entering the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers are losing starting punter Atticus Bertrams to the transfer portal, he announced on Saturday evening. Bertrams, a native of Australia, came to Wisconsin in 2023 as a freshman and quickly took the starting job as a scholarship player after former punter Andy Vujnovich ran out of eligibility. But, it was an inconsistent […]

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Are the Badgers starting to step into their potential?

The Wisconsin Badgers have found cohesion through a backcourt that has taken a major step forward, a frontcourt that controls the interior, and a style of play that forces opponents into long, uncomfortable possessions. If they execute those elements effectively, Wisconsin has every tool necessary to come out on top in the in-state rivalry.  It […]

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No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNC Tar Heels: Game Thread

Fresh off a sweep over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Friday evening against the UNC Tar Heels in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin cruised past Eastern Illinois on Thursday evening, winning 25-11, 25-6, 25-19 at the Field House. […]

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Wisconsin loses their first 2025 commit to the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers are seeing some transfer portal departures shortly after the end of their season. The latest is true freshman safety Remington Moss, who was the first recruit to commit to the Badgers in the 2025 class. A native of Virginia, Moss had committed to Wisconsin way back in August of 2023. He was […]

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Former four-star WR enters the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers lost their second player to the transfer portal on Thursday, as former four-star wide receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson announced his intentions to leave the program with three years of eligibility left. Berry-Johnson, a native of Illinois, was considered a quality slot receiver coming out of high school, but was undersized. He put on […]

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How to watch Wisconsin’s 2nd round matchup vs. UNC on Friday

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the UNC Tar Heels on Friday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Badgers cruised past the Eastern Illinois Panthers in the first round, winning 25-11, 25-6, 25-19 for an easy sweep at the Field House. That marked their tenth straight win, improving their record to 25-4 […]

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Wisconsin gets its final recruit in the 2026 class

The Wisconsin Badgers flipped former Houston Cougars safety commit Kah’ni Watts on Thursday, marking their final recruit in the 2026 class for now. Watts, a native of Houston, had been committed to Houston since June, but the Badgers amped up their efforts to land him recently, needing a safety in their 2026 class. Now, they […]

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Wisconsin cruises in 1st round win, to face UNC on Friday

The Wisconsin Badgers easily got past the Eastern Illinois Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, winning 25-11, 25-6, 25-19 for their 10th straight win. The Badgers got off to a really hot start, winning each of the first four points. Then, after consecutive points from Eastern Illinois, Wisconsin rattled off […]

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The Day After reaction to Amari Latimer’s stunning flip to West Virginia

Like most Wisconsin Badgers fans, I was deeply disappointed when news started trickling in about prized running back recruit Amari Latimer switching his loyalties to West Virginia on signing day. While I had never ruled out this possibility, I felt reasonably confident that he’d sign with Wisconsin on Wednesday.  But then the floor fell out, and Latimer […]

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BREAKING: Blue-chip RB Amari Latimer flips to West Virginia

The Wisconsin Badgers got a huge blow to their 2026 recruiting class, as blue-chip four-star running back Amari Latimer has flipped to the West Virginia Mountaineers on National Signing Day. Latimer, a native of Georgia, was Wisconsin’s biggest get during the summer, as they fended off several major programs for the four-star running back, with […]

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Wisconsin signs QB Ryan Hopkins in 2026 class

The Wisconsin Badgers have signed three-star quarterback Ryan Hopkins in their 2026 class, they announced on Wednesday. Hopkins, a 6’3, 195-pound quarterback, committed to Wisconsin back in April. The Badgers decided to go all-in on the California native, canceling visits with other signal-callers and electing to take only one in the class. A dual-threat quarterback, […]

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Badgers two-way commit flips to rival school

The Wisconsin Badgers had another blow to their recruiting class on Tuesday night, as three-star tight end/defensive line commit Jack Janda flipped to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Janda, a native of Michigan, had been committed to Wisconsin as a tight end recruit since the first weekend of official visits in the summer. But, he blew up […]

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Badgers sign their lone tight end in the 2026 class

The Wisconsin Badgers have signed three-star tight end Jack Sievers in their 2026 class, the school announced on Wednesday. Sievers, a 6’6, 240-pound tight end, hails from Washington and was one of the more underrated gets for Luke Fickell’s staff in the Class of 2026. A smaller tight end, Sievers’s speed especially stands out, as […]

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Badgers sign speedy California corner in 2026 class

The Wisconsin Badgers have signed three-star cornerback commit Donovan Dunmore in their 2026 class, they announced on Wednesday. Dunmore, a 6’0, 185-pound corner, had been committed to Oregon State since the summer, but his recruitment saw some suitors this Fall, and Wisconsin was the one that pushed the hardest. Dunmore took an official visit to […]

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National Signing Day Tracker: Amari Latimer is no longer a Badger

It’s officially National Signing Day, which was bumped up two weeks in college football this season, and the Wisconsin Badgers are looking to sign their current 2026 class, which has seen quite a few twists so far this year. The Badgers have had a lot of de-commits, as well as some big misses on key […]

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Wisconsin loses transfer portal commit just days after landing him

The Wisconsin Badgers had a commitment, and then they didn’t. In a turn of events, Grand Valley State defensive lineman Jibriel Conde has flipped his commitment from Wisconsin to the Kansas Jayhawks just days after pledging to the Badgers. Conde, a sophomore this season, was the latest in the pipeline of Grand Valley State players […]

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