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Wisconsin Badgers football won't shy away from 'championship-level expectations' in 2026

Coming off of a 4-8 season, the pressure on the Wisconsin Badgers football program is high. Despite the poor record in 2025, the expectation for 2026 will be for a high level of success, especially as their schedule looks significantly easier on paper for Luke Fickell's fourth season at the helm.

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Wisconsin Badgers expected to get key rotation piece back in matchup at No.8 Illinois

The University of Wisconsin is expected to be at full strength as it tries to knock off its second top-10 opponent on the road this season. Forward Austin Rapp is expected to return to the rotation tonight when Wisconsin faces No.8 Illinois at the State Farm Center in Champaign, as the sophomore wasn't listed on the teams' injury report.

Wisconsin Badgers visit Illinois Fighting Illini before difficult four-game stretch

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team will visit the Illinois Fighting Illini tomorrow, February 11th, before embarking on a tough stretch of games.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 10

Wisconsin Badgers aim to repeat recent history against tough #8 Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers must travel to Champaign, Illinois tonight to take on a difficult #8 Illinois Fighting Illini team that has been dominant. Sitting at 16-7 on the season, Wisconsin has been an interesting team this season in the Big Ten Conference between a win over Michigan to a loss to TCU.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 9

Wisconsin Badgers' Nolan Winter has been a breakout star, and he's not done shining

Greg Gard had a smirk on his face when asked about Nolan Winter picking up his second double-double in the Wisconsin Badgers' first three games of the season.

Brad Davison News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 9

Brad Davison has used a blank slate to impact Wisconsin basketball in multiple ways

MADISON, Wis. - Decreased roster sizes and a scout team full of young guards were going to be slightly problematic for the University of Wisconsin in finding someone who could really push point guard Nick Boyd on a daily basis.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 8

Watch: Washington vs. Wisconsin | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/08/26

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 8

Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal class is under pressure to save Luke Fickell's job

Luke Fickell's job security depends on how well his Wisconsin Badgers perform this fall. He's counting on his winter transfer portal class of over 30 new players to be the difference makers that keep him employed.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 02/07/26

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 7

Badgers’ HC Greg Gard left stunned by foul call leading to Hoosiers’ game-winning shots

Following a dramatic loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, Wisconsin Badgers’ Head Coach Greg Gard questioned a critical foul call at the very end of the contest.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 7

Controversial calls in Wisconsin Badgers' loss to Indiana draw heavy criticism for referees

The Wisconsin Badgers clawed their way back from an 11-point deficit with less than 10 minutes left in regulation to force overtime against Indiana. They were in prime position to pick up a critical Quad 1 win over the Hoosiers in Bloomington, having possession of the basketball and a one-point lead with the shot clock off.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 7

Costly Wisconsin Badgers’ Fouls Lead to a Big Indiana Win in Bloomington

The Wisconsin Badgers have dropped a tough away game against the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington after forcing an overtime period. After entering the game as winners of their last two contests, Wisconsin struggled to stop the Hoosiers from scoring inside.

Watch: Wisconsin at Indiana | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/07/2026

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 02/06/26

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard drops big reality check ahead of Quad 1 chances

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking to keep it going this Saturday, when they face off against the Indiana Hoosiers on the road. Notwithstanding a recent stumble in a 73-71 loss to the USC Trojans, the Badgers have been among the best teams in the nation — or at least in the Big Ten — of late.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 6

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Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Badgers’ hockey alumni open 2026 Milan Olympics with 5-1 win over Czechia

Two former Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey players opened the 2026 Milan Olympics against Czechia in a thrilling game. Current Wisconsin stars Laila Edwards and Caroline Harvey joined Team USA months ago while still competing against top collegiate competition.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 5

Wisconsin Badgers Olympic update: Knight inches toward record; Watts' delayed debut

The US women's ice hockey team started its tournament off on the right foot, improving to 8-0-0-0 all-time in opening games at the Olympics. Team USA, with six former and current Wisconsin Badgers suiting up in the red, white, and blue, started the Games as expected, but Team Canada's tournament was interrupted.

Jim Leonhard News / Yardbarker / February 1