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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s win over Rutgers: Stars are starting to shine
The Wisconsin Badgers upped their Big Ten Conference record to 5-2 with a 96-87 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Badgers were on fire in the first half, scoring 51 points on 18-of-34 shots from the floor, including converting 8-of-15 three-point shots. As much fun as the first half was for Wisconsin, the second […]
Badgers suffer first series sweep in return to Big Ten play
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team traveled to East Lansing earlier this season, sweeping the then-No. 1 Michigan State Spartans to explode onto the scene and announce their presence. This time around, the Spartans returned the favor, beating the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers in back-to-back games at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin (15-5-2, 8-4 B1G) made […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s win over Rutgers: Offense is heating up
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 96-87 on Saturday afternoon, improving to 13-5 as they won their fourth-straight game. With the win, Wisconsin now stands at 5-2 in Big Ten play. It was a dominant start for the Badgers, as their offense exploded early with efficiency both inside and outside the arc. They […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Game Thread: Time to get on a roll
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Saturday, taking on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as they ride a three-game win streak. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin is coming off a thrilling 78-75 buzzer-beating win over the Minnesota Gophers that saw them start slow, get ahead in the second […]
Who are the Top 5 transfers for the Badgers this offseason?
The Wisconsin Badgers have had one of the most-talked-about transfer portal classes in the country. The Badgers brought in a lot of talent this offseason, and some of the additions could have an immediate impact on the 2026 team. Here are the top five incoming transfers so far based on value, need, and potential impact. […]
Badgers complete DL overhaul with fourth transfer
The Wisconsin Badgers have gotten a commitment from Appalachian State defensive lineman DeNigel Cooper, he announced on Friday evening. Cooper, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2024, was a redshirt freshman for Appalachian State this season, posting 23 tackles, a tackle for loss, and 0.5 sacks in 2025 as he saw a bigger role. […]
Wisconsin vs. Rutgers Preview and Prediction: Time for that coveted blowout win?
The Wisconsin Badgers return home to the Kohl Center to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday. Tip-off is at 1:00 PM on Big Ten Network, and the Badgers are 14.5-point favorites. Wisconsin earned its second-straight Big Ten road win last Tuesday at the buzzer in Minneapolis, defeating the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers, 78-75. […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s game on Saturday
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, looking to extend their recent three-game win streak as they’ve gotten off to a hot start in January. After seeing inconsistent play to start the year, starting 9-5 with blowout losses in Quad 1 games, the Badgers have rattled off wins over UCLA, […]
Badgers offensive lineman enters transfer portal on final day
The Wisconsin Badgers have a late transfer portal entry, as offensive lineman Leyton Nelson is entering the transfer portal, he announced. Nelson, a redshirt junior in 2025, came to Wisconsin with former offensive line coach A.J. Blazek from Vanderbilt before the 2024 season. However, he dealt with a lower-body injury and did not see any […]
Ranking my Top 11 favorite portal additions for the Badgers
I freely acknowledge that predicting on-field outcomes for transfer portal additions is, at best, an educated crapshoot, and this year’s crop is no exception for the Wisconsin Badgers. And as fun as it is to bring so many new faces and skill-sets into Camp Randall, we won’t know much until spring camp—and even then, there […]
Badgers look for series split against No. 4 Michigan State after comeback falls short
Big Ten play resumed last night for the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers, who dropped their first conference game after a nearly three-week hiatus to the No. 4 Michigan State Spartans. The Badgers are back in action at the Kohl Center tonight, looking to salvage a split to remain ahead of the Spartans in the conference […]
Badgers land speedy pass-rusher in portal who had 15 sacks in 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers got another addition in the transfer portal on Thursday night, as Hope College pass rusher Liam Danitz committed to the program while on an official visit to Madison. Danitz, a 6’5, 230-pound edge rusher who hails from Michigan, had a monster year for D-III Hope College this year, recording 15 sacks and […]
Badgers star offensive lineman transfers to Indiana
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Joe Brunner is joining the recent pipeline from Madison to Bloomington, as he is transferring to the Indiana Hoosiers, according to CBS Sports’s Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer. Brunner, a redshirt junior in 2025, was set to be Wisconsin’s top returning offensive lineman, but elected to enter the transfer portal after […]
Badgers freshman becomes first since Braelon Allen to earn All-American honors
Wisconsin Badgers freshman linebacker Mason Posa was named to the FWAA Freshman All-American team on Wednesday, becoming the first Badgers freshman since Braelon Allen in 2021 to earn the honor. Posa, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2025, broke out as a star in the making after making his first start against the Oregon […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s thriller win over Minnesota: Quite a day for some hometown players
Well, that was quite a rollercoaster at the end. The Wisconsin Badgers earned their second-straight Big Ten road win dramatically, defeating the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers 78-75 on a buzzer-beating three-pointer from John Blackwell. With the win, the Badgers extended their winning streak against the Gophers to 10 games, the longest since 1912-1916. It had […]
3 quick takeaways from Badgers buzzer beating win over Minnesota: 2nd halfs are becoming a thing
The Wisconsin Badgers used another second-half comeback to beat the Minnesota Gophers 78-75 in the Border Battle to win their 10th-straight game in the series and improve their record to 23-5 all-time. It was a tale of two halves as the Badgers underwhelmed in the opening period, trailing 35-28 at halftime, but they turned things […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Gophers Game Thread: Border Battle time
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Minnesota Gophers on the road on Tuesday, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 P.M. at Williams Arena. Wisconsin is coming off a huge 91-88 upset of the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines, marking the biggest upset of the college basketball season so far. They’re now on a two-game win streak, […]
Badgers land special teamer in transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers added a special teams player in the transfer portal, landing Toledo long snapper James Roe on Tuesday following an official visit, he announced on X. Roe, a sophomore in 2025, was ranked as a 4.5-star long snapper by Kohl’s Snapping coming out of high school. He started all 13 games as a […]
Badgers top transfer edge target is heading elsewhere
The Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal hopes suffered a blow late Monday night as Oklahoma State transfer Wendell Gregory committed to the Kansas State Wildcats. Gregory, an All-Big 12 selection as a redshirt freshman in 2025, was one of the best edge rushers in the transfer portal and one of the best overall players available this […]
Badgers freshman RB transfers to LSU
The Wisconsin Badgers had a big blow earlier this offseason when running back Dilin Jones elected to enter the transfer portal. Jones, the team’s starter in 2025, dealt with injuries and the team’s overall struggles offensively, rushing for 300 yards and two touchdowns in seven games this season. However, he was seen as one of […]
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Preview and Prediction: Trap game possibility?
It’s Border Battle time, Badger fans! The Wisconsin Badgers make their trek to Williams Arena to face the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers on Tuesday, December 13th. Tip-off is at 6:00 PM on the Big Ten Network, and the Badgers are 1.5-point favorites. Last Saturday’s win in Ann Arbor will be one to remember for Badger […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Border Battle matchup vs. Minnesota on Tuesday
Fresh off a 91-88 win over the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines, the Wisconsin Badgers are hitting the road to face the Minnesota Gophers in a rivalry game on Tuesday. The Badgers finally got the marquee win they’d been searching for with their upset of the Wolverines, which is the biggest upset of the college basketball […]
Badgers lose another one of their top returning DBs to transfer portal
The musical chairs at defensive back continued for the Wisconsin Badgers, as cornerback Omillio Agard announced he’s entering the transfer portal on Monday. Agard, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024, was a regular contributor for Wisconsin at cornerback, rotating with senior D’Yoni Hill on the boundary last year. He played in 304 snaps […]
Kelly Sheffield breaks down surprise Una Vajagic transfer: ‘We were sabotaged’
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the season this year, making their way into the Final Four before a tough 3-2 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats to end a memorable campaign. It was a team filled with younger players, and the Badgers also dealt with some injuries, both before the season and throughout the year. Nonetheless, […]
Badgers add transfer wide receiver from rival school
The Wisconsin Badgers were in search of another receiver in the transfer portal, and they got one on Monday, as Minnesota Gophers wideout Malachi Coleman signed with the program on Monday, 247Sports’s Nick Osen reported. Coleman, a redshirt sophomore in 2023, caught five passes for 83 yards at Minnesota before entering the transfer portal. He […]
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