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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.

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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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 28

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Wisconsin Badgers tight end declares for NFL Draft after seeking extra year of eligibility

The two-week transfer portal window is just days away, and the Wisconsin Badgers received some much-needed clarity at a position of need ahead of portal season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

Wisconsin Badgers facing most transfer portal departures of any Big Ten team

Players still have a few days to decide whether they want to enter the transfer portal, but so far, the Wisconsin Badgers are seeing more departures than their peers.

Nick Evers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback goes back into transfer portal for third time

Just a few years ago, quarterback Nick Evers looked like a great addition for the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal. Now, he's heading back into the portal for the third time in his career, looking to play for his fourth college team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

Wisconsin Badgers next transfer portal running back could come from within the Big Ten

As it stands now, the Wisconsin Badgers backfield is short on experience, but Luke Fickell is looking at options in the transfer portal to bolster the running back room.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

New Wisconsin offensive line coach has come out swinging on the recruiting trail

New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos has come out swinging on the recruiting trail for his new employer. Since being officially named to the Badgers coaching staff on December 11, Mateos has targeted some of the premier offensive line prospects in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 27

Wisconsin Badgers 'in the mix' for one of the top wide receivers in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers will have to rebuild their wide receiver room through the transfer portal, and they're trying to start with one of the best available weapons this winter.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 27

Latest Wisconsin Badgers starter entering transfer portal leaves another big hole on offense

The Wisconsin Badgers are going to need a whole new set of pass catchers in the transfer portal this winter. After four different wide receivers announced their intentions to enter the portal in recent weeks, the Badgers' top returning tight end came to the same decision on Friday.

Micah Potter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 27

Former Wisconsin Badgers star earns new NBA contract after stellar start to season

The Wisconsin Badgers have produced plenty of NBA-caliber players over the past decade, but few have stuck in the league for a prolonged period. Micah Potter is one of those few.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 27

Wisconsin Badgers: Top potential transfer portal WR options following 4-8 season

With the transfer portal days away from opening, the Wisconsin Badgers will have plenty of work ahead given the recent departures the roster faced. Wisconsin struggled through a 4-8 season that had some bright spots down the line, but ultimately fell incredibly short of the lofty preseason expectations.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 26

Former Badgers CB back in the transfer portal after one year away from Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Badgers' cornerback position is short on experienced depth as the transfer portal is about to open. Luke Fickell will have the opportunity to bring back one of his former defensive backs this winter after one year away with a different school.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 26

Wisconsin Badgers aren't the only school seeing major departures in transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers fans are starting to panic about all of the team's players who have announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal. They're not the only team seeing a mass exodus.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 26

Wisconsin Badgers predicted to miss out on top transfer portal QBs and stick with freshman

Wisconsin Badgers fans are hoping for a fancy new transfer portal quarterback this holiday season, but landing a new starting QB is easier on paper than it is in reality.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 26

Greg Gard pushing Austin Rapp to keep more aggressive mindset for Wisconsin Badgers

Madison, Wis. -- It hasn't been the season Austin Rapp envisioned when he committed to Wisconsin out of the transfer portal. The sophomore was fresh off earning West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year honors and was slated to start alongside Nolan Winter in the Badgers frontcourt.