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After win over Washington, Wisconsin is more than a 4-touchdown underdog vs. Indiana
The Wisconsin Badgers had a huge 13-10 victory over the then-No. 24 Washington Huskies this past weekend, getting their first win since early September and snapping a six-game losing streak. It was a major relief for head coach Luke Fickell, who had been looking for his first Big Ten win in over a year, as […]
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin’s 86-55 win over Ball State: The bench is starting to shine
The Wisconsin Badgers earned their third win of the season with an 86-55 victory over the Ball State Cardinals. Just like the Northern Illinois game, the Badgers got out to a quick start. Wisconsin jumped out to a big 27-6 start, and it appeared Ball State was going to be run out of the Kohl […]
3 quick takeaways from the Badgers 86-55 win over Ball State: Defense stands out in another blowout
The Wisconsin Badgers had another blowout victory on Tuesday, beating the Ball State Cardinals 86-55 as they narrowly missed out on the 90-point mark. It was a game of runs for the Badgers, as they started the game on a 27-6 run before later having a 21-5 run to really pull away in the second […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ball State Cardinals: Game Thread
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Tuesday, facing the Ball State Cardinals at the Kohl Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The Badgers had a successful first week, beating the Campbell Fighting Camels 96-64 in the season opener behind John Blackwell’s 31 points. Nick Boyd and […]
Badgers impress against Michigan to take top spot in Big Ten
After playing the first eight games against a not-so-tough but not-quite-awful schedule, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team left no doubt last weekend that they belong among the top teams in the country. The Badgers paid a visit to the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines, splitting the series with a hard-fought loss in game one followed […]
BREAKING: Badgers add 2nd running back in 2026 class behind Amari Latimer
The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from former FIU running back commit Qwantavius Wiggins, he announced on Tuesday. Wiggins, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026, was on campus this weekend for Wisconsin’s upset win over the Washington Huskies, and elected to commit to the program afterwards. He had been committed to FIU […]
Wisconsin vs. Ball State: 3 keys to win and prediction
Tuesday is another night under the lights at the Kohl Center, and the Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to keep building early-season momentum against the Ball State Cardinals. Greg Gard’s squad showed flashes of what this team can become in its last few outings, and tonight’s matchup is about consistency, discipline, and depth. The Cardinals […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s game vs. Ball State on Tuesday
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday, looking to improve to 3-0 after back-to-back wins to kick off the season last week. Wisconsin opened things with a 96-64 win over Campbell last Monday at the Kohl Center, using a 29-2 run to end the game after a fairly close battle […]
Wisconsin stays put in rankings after dominant week
The Wisconsin Badgers stayed at No. 24 in the latest AP Poll after a 2-0 week, as there wasn’t much movement at the bottom of the Top 25 after the first week of action. Wisconsin kicked things off with a 96-64 win over the Campbell Fighting Camels on Monday, pulling away on a 29-2 run […]
Wisconsin vs. Washington grades: Everybody gets an A
Feeling joy as a Wisconsin Badgers fan has been exceedingly rare in 2025, so an improbable and uniquely satisfying 13-10 victory over the Washington Huskies in cold/wet/snowy Camp Randall was an amazing experience for happiness-starved Badger fans. While there were still issues for the Badgers, most glaringly on offense, rest assured that the joy I just mentioned has […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s 13-10 win over Washington
It happened. It finally happened. In beating the No. 23 Washington Huskies at snowy Camp Randall Stadium, the Wisconsin Badgers exorcised some demons. The Badgers not only ended their six-game losing streak in 2025, but they also broke their 10-game losing streak in Big Ten games. It was the first win over a ranked opponent […]
Luke Fickell reacts to Chris McIntosh’s statement of support
The Wisconsin Badgers had a big 13-10 win over the No. 23 Washington Huskies, finding a way to win their first game since early September. It was a much-needed win for the Badgers, who had fought hard on several occasions over the last few weeks but failed to come out with the victory. That wasn’t […]
How Carter Smith invigorated the offense despite low passing output
The Wisconsin Badgers had a much-needed 13-10 victory on Saturday over the No. 23 Washington Huskies, finding a way to win on a snow day at Camp Randall Stadium to snap a six-game losing streak. It had been a somber last two months for the Badgers with a number of disappointing finishes, but all of […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s 13-10 win over No. 23 Washington: Freshmen take over as Fickell gets his signature win
In a wild evening of events, the Wisconsin Badgers outlasted the No. 23 Washington Huskies 13-10 at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, snapping a six-game losing streak and a 10-game Big Ten losing streak. It’s the first signature win of head coach Luke Fickell’s career at Wisconsin, as he gets his first ranked win with […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 23 Washington Huskies 2nd Half Game Thread: Any more QBs available?
We’ve got ourselves a ballgame. The Wisconsin Badgers trail 10-3 to the No. 23 Washington Huskies at halftime. Wisconsin started the game with sophomore Danny O’Neil at quarterback on its first drive, but then pivoted to true freshman Carter Smith after the former was carted off with a leg injury following a 21-yard quarterback run. […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 23 Washington Huskies 1st Half Game Thread: It’s Danny Time
The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the No. 23 Washington Huskies on Saturday, with kickoff slated for 3:30 p.m. Wisconsin is coming off its second bye week and is changing quarterbacks, as sophomore Danny O’Neil is back at the helm after getting benched earlier this season. O’Neil had one quality start against Middle Tennessee, […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s 97-72 win over Northern Illinois
The Wisconsin Badgers are now 2-0 on the season, defeating Northern Illinois, 97-72. Unlike last Monday’s game against Campbell, the Badgers got off to a fast start, leading 20-5, beginning with an Andrew Rohde three-pointer and a Nick Boyd steal and subsequent layup to get the Badgers started. This game was over in the first […]
Several starters remain out for Badgers vs. Washington, RB room looking bleak
The Wisconsin Badgers are scheduled to face the Washington Huskies on Saturday, with kickoff slated for 3:30 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium. Two weeks ago, the Badgers faced off against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks, fighting hard, but ultimately falling short in a 21-7 loss. In that game, Wisconsin was significantly depleted with several starters […]
Wisconsin to start Danny O’Neil at QB vs. Washington
The Wisconsin Badgers are making another quarterback change, but it’s not the ones that fans have been calling for. Wisconsin is expected to start Danny O’Neil at quarterback, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. That matches our reporting from earlier in the week that O’Neil was expected to start after taking a majority of the first-team reps. […]
Badgers 4-star freshman guard ‘contemplating’ redshirt
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a 97-72 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday, starting off the season 2-0 with a pair of blowout wins. It was another commanding win for the Badgers, this time thanks to a hot start, as they stayed efficient offensively and had another quality performance. 13 Badgers […]
Did Wisconsin make the right decision to keep Luke Fickell for 2026?
The Wisconsin Badgers were in the headlines this week, as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh made the announcement that head coach Luke Fickell would return to the program in 2026, putting an end to speculation on his future. Fickell’s future has been in question this season, as Wisconsin has slumped to a 2-6 start, losing each […]
Wisconsin vs. No. 23 Washington: Picks, predictions, and odds
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Saturday, taking on the No. 23 Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin has endured a rough season, going 2-6 with six consecutive losses of at least 14 points. As it has been over the last few […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Week 10 game vs. No. 23 Washington
Coming off their bye week, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action against the No. 23 Washington Huskies, looking to snap an ongoing six-game losing streak. It’s been a rough season for the Badgers, who had two uninspiring non-conference victories before proceeding to lose their next six games by 14 points or more. Five of […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s 97-72 win over Northern Illinois
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers blew out the Northern Illinois Huskies 97-72 in a dominant performance on Saturday, getting off to a strong start and never looking back. Playing at the Kohl Center yet again, the Badgers never trailed on Friday evening, putting together a complete game from start to finish behind a strong showing […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Game Thread
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday in their second game of the season. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin had a 96-64 win over the Campbell Fighting Camels in the season opener, finishing things off with a 29-2 run after a tight game through […]
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