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Wisconsin Badgers 2026 DL commit now being pursued with offer from Penn State

Penn State is trying to flip one of the Wisconsin Badgers' defensive line recruits in the class of 2026. Djidjou Bah from Germantown, Tennessee committed to Wisconsin at the beginning of June after taking his official visit.

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Badgers top DL commit earns late offer from Penn State after taking official visit to SEC school

Wisconsin’s top defensive line commit is garnering late interest from major schools. The Wisconsin Badgers have taken a lot of swings at highly ranked targets this offseason with official visits, looking to complete their 2026 class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 14

Wisconsin to play opponent for first time in school history in 2025-26 season opener

The Badgers have an opponent for their season opener in November. The Wisconsin Badgers have been busy scheduling several competitive games for their non-conference schedule recently, with a matchup against the Villanova Wildcats announced last week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers: Strong 2027 Composite Five-Star Named Top Player to Watch

With the doors to the 2027 recruiting class wide open, the Wisconsin Badgers have begun to key in on special recruits who could be game-changers. One such recruit is a composite five-star wide receiver and top 15 recruit Monshun Sales, a monstrous athlete with a rare set of skills.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers Working Top 2027 Three-Star Edge Target Early

With the 2026 recruiting cycle wrapping up, the Wisconsin Badgers have begun to shift focus to the 2027 recruiting class early. Wisconsin worked tirelessly and put plenty of effort into creating a small, yet very talented 2026 class that still could see another commitment over time.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers Miss Out on Impressive 2026 Four-Star OT After Cut-Down

With the 2026 recruiting cycle slowly wrapping up, the Wisconsin Badgers have failed to make the cut for one of the last men on the board. Kamari Blair, a four-star offensive tackle in the 2026 class, is one of the final recruits currently on the board for the Wisconsin football staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers: Which Freshman Could Have a Strong Impact During ’25-26 Season?

The Wisconsin Badgers have put together a formidable team on paper for the upcoming season, including some big freshman names to watch. Historically speaking the Wisconsin program has strictly been run on a basis that players earn playing time through consistent improvement during practice.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 13

Wisconsin Basketball: 4 biggest strengths and weaknesses of Badgers 2025-26 roster

The Wisconsin Badgers made Elijah Gray's transfer from Temple official on July 1, filling the final open spot on the roster for the upcoming season. With 11 players departing the program via graduation or the transfer portal this offseason, the Badgers' 2025-26 squad will look a lot different than the 2024-25 team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers recruit Aleksas Bieliauskas puts up double-double in U20 FIBA Eurobasket debut

One week after Wisconsin Badgers' 2025 commit Hayden Jones dominated the U19 FIBA World Cup with New Zealand, another incoming freshman stepped up on the international stage.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 12

Wisconsin Badgers Add Campbell Match-up to Strong ’25-26 Basketball Schedule

The Wisconsin Badgers have added another non-conference game to the upcoming 2025-26 season schedule in the form of a CAA program. The Campbell Fighting Camels, a storied program from the Colonial Athletic Conference, will play against the Wisconsin Badgers in a non-conference clash during the upcoming season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 12

Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Defensive Back Target Announces Big Notre Dame Commitment

Despite being one of the earliest programs to contact Nick Reddish, the Wisconsin Badgers were unable to secure a commitment from the safety. Reddish, a three-star 2026 safety, recently announced his commitment to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a move that many analysts saw coming.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 12

Wisconsin Badgers: Multiple Top Programs Aiming to Flip Strong 2026 DL Commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers acted fast on a big recruit from Tennessee previously at a position of need and secured a commitment. Djidjou Bah, a 2026 three-star defensive lineman, committed to Wisconsin after taking an official visit with the program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 12

This stretch of Wisconsin Badgers football schedule could make or break 2025 season

This season's Wisconsin Badgers football schedule is going to be tough, pretty much from start to finish. Luke Fickell and his team won't have many opportunities to slow down and take it easy against lesser opponents, and one particular stretch in the middle could be the deciding factor in whether this year is a success or not.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 12

2027 QB recruit says Wisconsin Badgers visit was better than Ohio State, Alabama, Miami, among others

The Wisconsin Badgers left a strong impression on a class of 2027 quarterback recruit, despite some strong competition along the way. 3-star QB Chance Thomas from Gardena, California told On3 Sports that he took visits this summer with a long list of powerhouse schools including Ohio State, Alabama, Miami and Auburn.

Badgers 2026 safety target commits to Notre Dame after official visits

Wisconsin missed out on another safety target to a top competitor. The Wisconsin Badgers saw another safety go off the board on Friday, as 2026 three-star Nick Reddish committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Wisconsin Badgers lose out on 3-star safety recruit who commits to Notre Dame

Nearly a month after the Wisconsin Badgers landed their first safety in the 2026 recruiting class, the program lost out on another. Three-star safety Nick Reddish from Independence, North Carolina announced Friday that he is committing to Notre Dame.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Sarah Franklin details how Wisconsin Badgers volleyball is different than other parts of the country and world

Sarah Franklin has seen the different forms of volleyball culture all over the country, and now, the world. But to her, there's something different about how they do it at Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 11

Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Transfer Named Impact ’25-26 Player Ahead of Big Season

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball program endured a serious facelift last season when an up-tempo, long-range offense was introduced. Coach Greg Gard realized that the Badgers cannot be one dimensional and additionally needed to adapt to the new ever-changing landscape of college basketball.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 11

Wisconsin announces non-conference game vs. Big East opponent at Fiserv Forum

Wisconsin has multiple trips to the Fiserv Forum this season. The Wisconsin Badgers are making multiple trips to Fiserv Forum this season, despite facing the Marquette Golden Eagles at home.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 11

Badgers assistant on rising star forward: “There is no ceiling for him”

Wisconsin is starting to bear the fruit of a strong 2023 recruiting class. The Wisconsin Badgers underwent a major overhaul this offseason, bringing in five transfers and four freshmen to replace the amount of outgoing talent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Badgers Re-Offer Strong 2027 Four-Star Wide Receiver

The Wisconsin Badgers football staff has begun to shift the recruiting focus towards the 2027 cycle by extending multiple offers. Wisconsin previously traveled high and low within the 2026 recruiting cycle to find players that fit both scheme and cultural needs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Who is Wisconsin Badgers 'archvillain' for 2025 football season?

The Wisconsin Badgers have a lot of villains on their 2025 football schedule. On top of powerhouse Big Ten programs like Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon, they'll face heated rivals Iowa and Minnesota, plus a revenge game for Billy Edwards Jr.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Strong 2026 Four-Star OT Likely Out of Conversation

While the 2026 recruiting cycle has begun to wrap up for the Wisconsin football program, there are still a number of names left to hear from. Wisconsin worked the 2026 cycle hard and found many major recruiting wins such as the commitments of Jayden Petit, Amari Latimer, and Zachary Taylor, who all headline the class for the Badgers.