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Wisconsin ends the nonconference with one of the Big Ten's longest active streaks

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes from Wisconsin's 80-60 victory over Milwaukee, improving the Badgers to 9-4 overall and finishing the nonconference portion of the schedule with an 8-3 record.

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Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 80-60 win over Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin really wanted to make its game with Milwaukee work. Once the Badgers found out the Big Ten would not be playing conference games between Christmas and New Years, Wisconsin gave the Panthers three dates - Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday - that would fit into its nonconference schedule.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 30

Watch: Wisconsin vs. Milwaukee | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/30/25

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Wisconsin Badgers lock down Milwaukee in 80-60 victory to wrap nonconference play

MADISON, Wis. - The warm-up round is over for the University of Wisconsin, and the Badgers hope their dominant home performances can carry over against some of the top teams in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 30

Wisconsin Badgers football has scheduled its first transfer portal visit

The Wisconsin Badgers' transfer portal pursuit has been going on behind the scenes for multiple weeks, but there's finally a visit on the docket. Will Leblanc, a redshirt freshman defensive lineman from Division II UT Permian Basin, will be in Madison on Jan.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 30

Former Wisconsin tight end calls out Badgers coaching staff for overlooking him

Leaving the Wisconsin Badgers has proved to be fruitful for a few transfers who have left in recent years. Tight end Riley Nowakowski is among those feeling more appreciated on his new team than he did from the Wisconsin coaching staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

2028 DL Hendrix Dawson secures Badgers’ scholarship after big season

Following a successful season on the field, a Wisconsin Badgers‘ scholarship has been handed down to an extremely worthy in-state recruit. Hendrix Dawson, a three-star defensive lineman from Wisconsin Dells, is currently the top-ranked 2028 class recruit in the state.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 30

Milwaukee's defensive acumen and rebounding strength should challenge the Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin men’s basketball wraps up the nonconference portion of its 2025-26 schedule when it hosts Milwaukee tonight at the Kohl Center. The pair of in-state foes are renewing a rivalry that saw them play annually from 1992 to 2015 but haven't met in six years.

Wisconsin Badgers suffer dominant loss to #7 Maryland Terrapins

After previously defeating a ranked team, the Wisconsin Badgers entered the contest against Maryland with hope despite the potential gap between the teams.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 30

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs Milwaukee Panthers

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin's final nonconference tune-up will come against a familiar opponent, closing out the 2025 calendar year by taking on Milwaukee tonight at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 29

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Wisconsin football extends scholarship to one of the state's top sophomores

One of the state's top sophomore high school prospects has received one of his most meaningful scholarship offers. Following multiple unofficial visits to campus, Wisconsin Dells (Wis.) High sophomore defensive tackle Hendrix Dawson announced he received a scholarship offer from Wisconsin on Monday.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 29

New hires push Luke Fickell down in Big Ten head coach rankings for 2026

Luke Fickell is going to be under even more pressure in 2026 than he was in 2025. Other schools in the Big Ten opted to make a head coaching change while the Wisconsin Badgers stood pat, and the fan base will be comparing to see whether athletic director Chris McIntosh was correct to stick by his guy.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 29

Wisconsin Badgers are set to return only 1 defensive starter from Week 1 of 2025 season

The Wisconsin Badgers defense is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did to start the 2025 season. Out of the 11 starters who took the field for Week 1 against Miami (OH), only one of them is set to return for the 2026 season.

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Wisconsin Badgers have inside track to promising young SEC lineman in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers new offensive line coach could bring a promising young player with him from his former team through the transfer portal this winter.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 29

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback enters transfer portal ahead of 2026 season

The Wisconsin Badgers football team, which once was the NCAA’s most successful unit in terms of consecutive bowl games made, has fallen on hard times. In 2025, the Badgers went just 4-8 overall, and had an embarrassing 2-7 record within the Big Ten Conference.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 29

4 position groups Wisconsin Badgers must improve in the transfer portal this winter

In the weeks leading up to the opening of the transfer portal Jan. 2, the Wisconsin Badgers have watched several key contributors announce their intent to transfer.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 29

Recent history suggests Wisconsin basketball is primed for a winning streak

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin had every right to slump its way through a lowly nonconference game. The Badgers were coming off a disheartening overtime loss to Villanova, the latest in a string of disappointing early-season performances.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 28

Trinity Shadd-Ceres is the 2nd Badger in as many years to transfer to Creighton

At seasons end, Trinity Shadd-Ceres was one of several Wisconsin Badgers volleyball players to enter the transfer portal. The 5’11” outside hitter was used as a spark plug by coach Kelly Sheffield down the stretch, often appearing in games when the team needed a spark or was seeking a big momentum changing play.