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Badgers senior Nick Boyd's journey to Wisconsin has played out how he hoped

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin will honor four seniors before Wednesday's home finale against Maryland, which perfectly encapsulates the new era of college athletics.

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Wisconsin Badgers senior Isaac Gard is one of the guys, not just the coach's son

MADISON, Wis. – Greg Gard had seen enough that the Wisconsin head coach stopped practice immediately. There have been many instances over the last decade for Gard to halt a drill to emphasize a teaching point, but this time was purely for financial reasons after seeing his son, Isaac Gard, knock down a couple of three-pointers on the scout team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 3

Wisconsin Badgers announce the date for the annual Homecoming game

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday that the Badger football program's Big Ten opener will carry a dual distinction of being the program's annual Homecoming game.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / March 2

Wisconsin Badgers’ Braeden Carrington appears to take a sneaky diss at Minnesota after historic performance

Wisconsin Badgers fans are still buzzing over the performance shown by senior Braeden Carrington during last Saturday’s road game against the Washington Huskies at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wa.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 2

Wisconsin Badgers Under-The-Radar Transfer Already Reportedly Bulking Up Quickly for 2026 Season

The Wisconsin Badgers are taking a chance on a small-school transfer with elite physical traits, and Liam Danitz is already reportedly trending in the right direction.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 2

Recruiting Expert Predicts Wisconsin Badgers Will Land Four-Star In-State Running Back Recruit

Luke Fickell has drawn criticism for his in-state recruiting efforts, or lack thereof, during his first three seasons with the University of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 2

Wisconsin Badgers still have path to a Big Ten Tournament triple bye

MADISON, Wis. - It may be the second day of March, but the victory nearly two months ago over the No.2 team in the country could prove fruitful for the University of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 1

Upcoming Badgers Football Walk-On Wins Wisconsin State High School Wrestling Championship

Luke Fickell was a three-time state champion in high school wrestling. He's going to love one of his incoming walk-on players who just did the same thing in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 1

Why Greg Gard isn't concerned about John Blackwell's shooting slump

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard has been around long guard John Blackwell enough to know when he needs to be concerned about his level of play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 1

Badgers’ 2026 class signee wins 215-pound State wrestling title

A Wisconsin Badgers’ football commitment will be bringing home hardware in a different sport after ending a 39-year drought. Waunakee (WI) athlete McCoy Smith has won the 215-pound WIAA State Individual Wrestling Title in the Kohl Center in front of a lively crowd.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Braeden Carrington sets several Wisconsin Badgers school records in 90-73 win over Washington

Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 90-73 win over Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Badgers' three-game road losing streak and clinching Wisconsin (20-9, 12-6 Big Ten) a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Caroline Harvey continues historic college hockey season

Fresh off of winning a gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Games, and winning tournament MVP honors, Wisconsin women's hockey defender Caroline Harvey returned to the ice in style.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Former Wisconsin Badgers All-American scores his first NBA points

Former University of Wisconsin wing John Tonje is officially an NBA scorer. Three days after making his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics, playing four minutes late of a blowout win over Phoenix, Tonje scored his first professional points in Boston's 148-111 win over Brooklyn Friday night.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs. Washington Huskies

Looking to salvage a game on its West Coast road trip, Wisconsin will take on Washington at the Alaska Airlines Arena this afternoon in Seattle. The Badgers were looking to keep pace in the race for a triple bye in the conference standings but suffered an 85-71 loss to Oregon in Eugene on Wednesday night.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

The Athletic Thinks Badgers Will Eventually Replace Luke Fickell With Former Wisconsin Offensive Lineman

Luke Fickell is coaching for his job in 2026. With an easier schedule on paper and a roster that has gotten more investment from the athletic department, he should be in better position to succeed this season than in year's past.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Wisconsin women's hockey Olympians return for postseason

After eight games away from college hockey, five Wisconsin women's hockey players who competed in the 2026 Olympic Games made their return to the ice inside LaBahn Arena on Friday night.

Vinny Anthony News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Badgers WR Vinny Anthony Shares Why He Never Transferred Away From Wisconsin, Despite Team Struggles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — In the transfer portal era of college football, it's becoming less and less common for a player to stick with one school for all four (plus) years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Wisconsin Badgers' most underrated defensive players entering spring camp

The Wisconsin Badgers lost most of its defensive production from a season ago, but with a strong finish to the 2025 campaign and a solid core of underclassmen, there's tangible momentum building on the defensive side.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Former Wisconsin Badgers Center Already Being Linked To Green Bay Packers After Being Released

A former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman could come back to his home state after being released by his NFL team. On Thursday, the Washington Commanders released center Tyler Biadasz, and it didn't take long for Green Bay Packers fans to start connecting the dots.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Wisconsin Badgers Football Ticket Revenue Ranked Ahead of Rivals Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota

The Wisconsin Badgers haven't put a great product on the football field over the past few seasons, but it hasn't stopped fans from showing up to support their team at Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin Badgers book Official Visit with Four-Star ACC Commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers have added a massive visitor to the schedule later on this off-season who also happens to be a top recruiting target. Lennard (FL) four-star safety Mekhi Williams announced via social media that he will take an Official Visit with Wisconsin on June 12th.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 26

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Students at Wisconsin went nuts celebrating Hilary Knight's Olympic goal

In a packed watch party at UW-Madison’s Union South, fans and students erupted in wild celebration as Badgers legend Hilary Knight scored a dramatic game-tying goal for Team USA in the women’s hockey gold-medal game against Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.