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Wisconsin Badgers lose NFL-caliber player to the transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos is going to have nearly a brand-new starting unit when the Badgers convene for spring practices.

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Badgers senior Nick Boyd's performance puts him on an impressive Wisconsin list

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes from Wisconsin's 80-72 win over UCLA, improving the Badgers to 10-5 overall and evening their conference record to 2-2. The Badgers are now 9-1 at home this season and moved to 383-74 (.838) all-time at the Kohl Center - the 10th-best all-time home record in the country among active venues.

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Wisconsin Badgers transfer LB reunites with former defensive coordinator at new school

The emergence of true freshmen linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano sent shockwaves through the Wisconsin Badgers' defense. On the field, it took Luke Fickell's defense to another level.

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Wisconsin Badgers add high upside defensive tackle with pass rushing prowess in transfer portal

The transfer portal was critical for the Wisconsin Badgers to build their elite run defense last season, as Luke Fickell made it a priority to add bigger bodies to the defensive line.

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New Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach is dominating transfer portal so far

No assistant coach in the country is having a better week in the transfer portal than new Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples. He was added

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Wisconsin Badgers will be without one of their frontcourt reserves against UCLA

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin's undermanned frontcourt will be a little thinner for a pivotal Big Ten home matchup. Sophomore Austin Rapp, who has come off the bench the last seven games for the Badgers, has been ruled out tonight against UCLA (8 p.m./Peacock) with an undisclosed injury.

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One of UCLA's hottest shooters won't play against the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin will not have to deal with one of the conference's top three-point shooters tonight at the Kohl Center. According to Los Angeles Times reporter Ben Bolch, UCLA Bruins senior guard Skyy Clark is out for tonight's game against the Badgers due to a hamstring injury suffered at Iowa.

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Wisconsin Badgers targeting second quarterback in transfer portal to develop behind Colton Joseph

The Wisconsin Badgers already got their starting quarterback in the transfer portal, but Luke Fickell isn't done upgrading the position. Colton Joseph from OId Dominion will be the unquestioned QB1, but the Badgers are looking at bringing in more depth behind him.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 6

Wisconsin Badgers hosting two power-conference transfers today

MADISON, Wis. - After a busy weekend hosting official visitors, the University of Wisconsin football staff can focus solely on two power-conference transfers who fill distinct positions of need.

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Wisconsin Badgers steal cornerback transfer from Big Ten rival

Wisconsin announced Robert Steeples as its new cornerbacks coach 10 days before the transfer portal opened. With the way he's attacked the portal so far, it feels like he's been at Wisconsin for years.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / January 5

Wisconsin Badgers add strong starting Arizona State CB Javan Robinson

Just three days into the transfer season and the Wisconsin Badgers‘ staff have already landed three corner backs including an instant starter. Wisconsin secured commitments from Oklahoma State corner Eric Fletcher and Florida State corner Cai Bates in the past two days.

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Wisconsin Badgers add productive Big 12 cornerback with two years starting experience

MADISON, Wis. - New University of Wisconsin cornerback coach Robert Steeples may coach in the Big Ten, but he is helping build a secondary with a distinct Big 12 vibe.

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Wisconsin Badgers game time against No.2 Michigan announced

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin will get a second crack against a top-five opponent in front of a national audience early afternoon on Saturday, as the Badgers' matchup with No.2 Michigan was announced as a noon central tip on CBS.

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Transfer Portal 2026: Incoming Wisconsin Badgers commits

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin watched as 20 of its players announced they were leaving the program in search of more playing time, better opportunities, or better NIL deals.

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Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal class ranks Top 5 in the country after opening weekend

Luke Fickell made it clear the Wisconsin Badgers would be even more active in the transfer portal this winter than in year's past. His actions have backed up his words through the first weekend of the portal window being open.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 5

Badgers’ Carter Booth skips MLV opportunity, now to play in Italian Serie A1 League

Back in November, Wisconsin Badgers volleyball teammates Mimi Colyer and Carter Booth were both drafted by the Dallas Pulse in Major League Volleyball’s (MLV) draft.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 4

Wisconsin Badgers Land Massive Portal Addition in Strong QB Colton Joseph

The Wisconsin Badgers have successfully landed Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph after securing an early official visit. Joseph, a former three-star recruit in the 2023 class from the state of California, was one of the earliest transfer portal entries at quarterback.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 2

Top Wisconsin Badgers Transfer Portal target hints at big upcoming decision

The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff could receive excellent news regarding a current transfer portal visitor by the end of the weekend if things go right. Colton Joseph, a highly regarded transfer portal quarterback who previously started for Old Dominion, recently landed in Madison for his visit.