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Mekhi Williams becomes highest rated Badgers DB commit in last quarter century
The Wisconsin Badgers won one of their biggest recruiting battles in recent memory when four-star Florida defensive back Mekhi Williams committed to the program on Wednesday afternoon. Williams, a 6’2, 165-pound cornerback, was deciding between Wisconsin, LSU, and Nebraska, with the Tigers also pushing hard for the four-star down the stretch. Ultimately, following a strong […]
Why Mekhi Williams is Wisconsin’s most important commitment in the 2027 class
Four star Florida defensive back Mekhi Williams just gave the Wisconsin Badgers a verbal commitment (over finalists LSU and Nebraska) and I believe that this is the biggest moment so far for Wisconsin in an already impressive 2027 cycle that has brought in top players like Badger State lads Korz Loken and Cole Reiter. In fact, Williams […]
BREAKING: Badgers beat out SEC, Big Ten school for 4 star DB
The Wisconsin Badgers won one of their biggest recruiting battles of the 2027 cycle on Wednesday, as they got a commitment from four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams, he announced. Williams, a native of Florida, had been on a visit to Madison this past weekend and accelerated his timeline for a commitment to Wednesday. He had […]
Badgers break top 20 in recruiting rankings after strong first weekend
The Wisconsin Badgers have been on a recruiting tear in the 2027 class, jumping up to 16 commits after three-star cornerback Royalton Allen committed to the program on Tuesday. With one of the strongest in-state classes in recent history, the Badgers fully capitalized, securing eight of the top 10 recruits in the state. That included […]
Surprise visitor added to Badgers official visitor list for this weekend
The Wisconsin Badgers have had a strong first weekend of official visits, landing three of their six visitors so far, thanks to commitments from four-star wide receiver Jai Jones, three-star linebacker Nathan Jones, and three-star cornerback Royalton Allen. Of the other targets, the Badgers seemed to have made a strong impression on three-star wideout Tavares […]
Former Badgers star gets $100 million rookie extension after breakout season
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen quite a few of their pass rushers have success in the NFL, and their latest hit was Pittsburgh Steelers star Nick Herbig, who has developed into a force off the edge. Herbig, 24, had his best season as a pro in 2025, recording 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 30 […]
Wisconsin not seen as a top 30 team in latest power rankings
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the offseason, as they dealt with some major departures and had to retool in the transfer portal. Losing John Blackwell, Nick Boyd, Aleksas Bieliauskas, Andrew Rohde, and Braeden Carrington, the Badgers needed to fill a couple of holes in their starting lineup, while also adding a bit to their bench. […]
BREAKING: Badgers land their third priority target after official visit
The Wisconsin Badgers have landed a commitment from three-star defensive back Royalton Allen, he announced on Tuesday. Allen, a native of California, was on a visit to Madison this weekend as a part of Wisconsin’s first group of priority targets. He had been trending towards the Badgers, with multiple reporters placing a crystal ball prediction […]
Four star cornerback de-commits from ACC school after official visit to Wisconsin
Heading into the weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers were hoping to make some noise during official visits with their top 2027 class targets, as they hosted 19 recruits for a visit. 13 of those players were already committed, while the other six were priority players for Wisconsin. Of the six, there were a couple trending towards […]
Ranking Every Wisconsin Badgers Team by Tiers
For an athletic department that finished a robust 12th in the latest Learfield Cup standings, one would think the public perception of the Wisconsin Badgers would be a bit better, even after losing their Athletic Director. But a languishing Football program has acted as a massive drag on the rest, and wildly distorts just how good the […]
BREAKING: Badgers land top remaining LB target
The Wisconsin Badgers double-dipped with commitments on Sunday, landing three-star linebacker Nathan Jones after nabbing four-star wide receiver Jai Jones earlier in the day. Nathan Jones, also a native of Arizona, played at Desert Edge this year, and saw his recruitment really take a step forward this spring. He landed offers from Baylor, Florida State, […]
Badgers hire longtime NFL exec as next GM
After a few weeks of movement and uncertainty, the Wisconsin Badgers have found their next general manager, and it’ll come from the NFL ranks, as several colleges have looked to do in recent years. The Badgers are hiring longtime NFL executive Morocco Brown as their next general manager, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Sunday morning. […]
Badgers land four star WR after big official visit weekend
The Wisconsin Badgers have been picking up some major steam on the recruiting trail this weekend during official visits, and they picked up their first commitment of the weekend, as four-star wide receiver/athlete Jai Jones committed to the program on Sunday morning. Jones, a native of Arizona, wasn’t seen as a lock for the Badgers […]
Four star Badgers RB signee requests release from NLI, finds new school
The 2027 recruiting class has been the big focus for the Wisconsin Badgers over the past few weeks, but the program did see some recent news with its 2026 class. Four-star running back signee Qwantavius “Fatboy” Wiggins requested a release from his National Letter of Intent (NLI) earlier this week, and has found his next […]
Badgers crystal balled to land three priority targets ahead of official visits
Official visits are starting for the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend, with 19 recruits, including 13 commits, heading to campus starting on Friday. Wisconsin has already gotten a strong start to its 2027 class with a slew of in-state commits, but the next few weeks are where it can truly make its mark in this cycle […]
Badgers release kickoff times for several more games, including multiple primetime outings
The Wisconsin Badgers had previously released the game time for their season opener against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field, as the two sides will play on Sunday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. on NBC. This week, the Big Ten revealed several more game times for the Badgers, which include multiple primetime outings. […]
Big 10 school poaches Badgers staffer to be Director of Player Personnel
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen a number of changes in their front office over the past few years, and another major change came on Wednesday evening. CBS Sports’s Matt Zenitz reported that the UCLA Bruins are set to hire Badgers Assistant Director of Player Personnel as their next Director of Player Personnel. The move marks […]
Who is visiting the Badgers this weekend?
Official visits are starting up for the Wisconsin Badgers this week, and it’ll be a crucial week for recruiting, as the program will have a ton of their top targets on campus. The Badgers are expected to have six visitors, as well as a bevy of commits on campus, as they look to add to […]
Badgers GM shares contrast between recruiting international players and transfers in portal
As NIL has exponentially grown in the college basketball world, we’re starting to see an influx of international recruits come overseas and play in the NCAA. The Wisconsin Badgers have seen that firsthand, with Austin Rapp, Hayden Jones, and now Owen Foxwell and Jackson Ball all a part of the program. They’re not the only […]
Badgers GM reveals key difference between last year’s offseason to this year’s
The Wisconsin Badgers had a bit of a challenge this offseason, as they were going to have to replace both of their star guards. John Blackwell entered the transfer portal, while Nick Boyd was out of eligibility, which meant that Wisconsin was losing its top two scorers from the 2025-26 season. As a result, that […]
Badgers looking to flip four star WR commit, set official visit
The Wisconsin Badgers are loading up their official visit group, and that now includes four-star wide receiver Charles Alexander, who is currently committed to the Louisville Cardinals. Alexander, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, stands 6’1, 190 pounds, and has been committed to Louisville since the end of November last year. But Wisconsin, which offered Alexander […]
3 Optimistic And 3 Concerning 2026 Wisconsin Football Takes
Kickoff for this year’s version of Luke Fickell’s squad is still over three months away, but there are some obvious themes that are making Wisconsin Badgers fans both excited and anxious already. As the summer descends, there’s a lot of chatter around how the Badgers will fare in 2026, so it’s a good time to share three […]
Report: All 18 Big Ten coaches against new rule change
There’s been quite a bit of talk around rule changes in college football this offseason, with expansion being a key topic as deliberations are ongoing on whether to move the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. That’s not the only rule change, however, as the NCAA introduced a new punt formation rule for the 2026 […]
ESPN names Luke Fickell on Top 5 hot seats, links rising coach to potential opening
There are officially 100 days until the start of the college football season, and the Wisconsin Badgers are in the dead period of the offseason, with quite some time to go before Fall camp. It’s still a crucial period for the Badgers with official visits coming up, but the more important storylines are about the […]
CBS Sports ranks Wisconsin as a bottom 4 Big Ten team ahead of 2026 season
The Wisconsin Badgers saw a major roster overhaul this offseason, bringing in over 30 players from the transfer portal with their increased resources. That has changed the outlook of the program, which has suffered three difficult years under head coach Luke Fickell, but not everybody is buying the kool-aid. CBS Sports revealed its rankings of […]
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