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Interim AD Marcus Sedberry Does Little to Ease Badgers Fans' Concerns

At the drop of a hat, Wisconsin's athletic department was thrown into turmoil overnight. Chris McIntosh's departure after five years in Madison leaves the athletic director role empty, at a time where the UW-Madison Chancellor and UW Systems President gigs are also vacant.

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Badgers Neck-and-Neck with National Powerhouses for Four-Star OT Cameron Wagner

Wisconsin football is already off to a superb start in the class of 2027, especially in the offensive trenches. New offensive line coach Eric Mateos is looking to take the class to new heights, as he's cracked the top four for another elite prospect.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens Commits to Illini Over Badgers

After initially committing to Northern Iowa, the Wisconsin Lutheran standout reopened his recruitment when the Panthers' head coach Ben Jacobson left for the head coaching vacancy at Utah State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 16

Wisconsin OLBs Coach Matt Mitchell Names His Two Best Pass-Rushers

Wisconsin football is coming off its worst season in the Luke Fickell era. However, it's also coming off its best season rushing the passer in the Fickell era as well.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 16

Barry Alvarez Caught Off Guard by Chris McIntosh Departure: 'That's His Business'

In a seismic shakeup at the top of the Wisconsin athletics department, athletic director Chris McIntosh recently announced his departure from the role to join the Big Ten conference in an administrative capacity.

Luke Fickell News / College Football Talk / April 15

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says ‘it’s not easy to lose a friend’ after McIntosh’s exit

McIntosh, who had been Wisconsin’s athletic director since 2021, hired Fickell and continued to back him as the Badgers went 9-15 over the last two seasons.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 15

Former Wisconsin Badgers Forward Lands at Elite Mid-Major Program

Wisconsin's first outgoing transfer is the first former Badger hooper to find a new home. Wisconsin sophomore Jack Robison, who entered the transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 15

Wisconsin Basketball Closing in on Big-Time Addition for 2026-27

Wisconsin basketball is closing in on its fourth commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. While his recruitment is far from wrapped up, in-state prospect Zavier Zens is high on his hometown Badgers and officially has Wisconsin in his top three schools after he de-committed from Northern Iowa in late March.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 15

Three Underrated Wisconsin Prospects Who Deserve NFL Draft Consideration

Wisconsin football is going to be poorly represented at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and we've known that for quite some time. Unsurprisingly, the Badgers' worst team since the early 1990s didn't produce much NFL talent when all was said and done.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

Wisconsin Basketball's Biggest Remaining Needs With Austin Rapp Re-Signed

An enormous piece of Wisconsin basketball's offseason roster puzzle was locked in when rising junior forward Austin Rapp, a sharpshooting Australian with two years of eligibility remaining, announced his return to Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

Wisconsin Badgers hosting a four-star transfer portal wing on Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin is starting to make strides to fill out its 2026-27 roster. After hosting top 2026 in-state target Zavier Zens and 2027 top-50 prospect Donovan Davis on Monday, Wisconsin will host former Miami (OH) senior shooting forward Eian Elmer on Wednesday.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

With Chris McIntosh Gone, Luke Fickell Knows: 'You Gotta Win'

With the man who hired him, and then publicly supported him following his abysmal performance, out of town, Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell is officially on his own.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

Badgers Projected Starting Offensive Lineman Undergoes Surgery

Last season, the injury bug bit Wisconsin's offensive line hard in spring camp, as the Badgers lost projected starting left tackle Kevin Heywood to a season-ending torn ACL.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 13

Three Potential Replacements for Wisconsin Athletic Director Chris McIntosh

Wisconsin's athletic department is set to undergo a massive change after athletic director of five years Chris McIntosh accepted a role with the Big Ten conference Sunday evening.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 13

How Austin Rapp's Return Impacts Wisconsin's Roster, Depth Chart for 2026-27

Another big domino fell in Wisconsin basketball's offseason Sunday evening, as rising junior forward Austin Rapp officially announced his return to Madison for the 2026-27 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 13

Former Wisconsin Basketball Star to Visit Big Ten School

We are getting closer to learning where former Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell will play in his final college basketball season. According to a report from College Basketball Content on X, Blackwell is taking a visit to UCLA to meet with Mick Cronin and the Bruins coaching staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / The Spun / April 12