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Wisconsin football's transfer class earns a top-25 national ranking

MADISON, Wis. - Changes to the recruiting calendar have combined the two transfer portals into a single 14-day sprint for college coaches to analyze, recruit, and rebuild their rosters.

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Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 98-71 win at Penn State

Wisconsin's final box score is what offensive-minded people love to look at. The Badgers shot 50.7 percent from the floor, hit 15 three-pointers, owned the paint, pushed the ball in transitions, and played as complete a performance as they have all season.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 22

Wisconsin basketball rewrites the scoring record book under head coach Greg Gard

Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 98-71 blowout over Penn State at Rec Hall in State College, Pennsylvania. The Badgers (14-5, 6-2 Big Ten) have now won five straight games, including three consecutive road games.

Watch: Wisconsin at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/22/2026

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 22

Wisconsin Badgers OL coach leaned on prior relationships to land top targets in transfer portal

The transfer portal always brings quite a bit of unknowns as the Wisconsin Badgers bring in players from other rosters, most of which they've never worked with before.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 22

Wisconsin Badgers could be without a key starter for tonight's road game at Penn State

The University of Wisconsin is going into a potentially challenging road environment tonight without knowing how much it will be getting from its star center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 22

6 Wisconsin Badgers will compete in college football all-star games in front of NFL scouts

The end of January means the beginning of the college football all-star circuit, and the Wisconsin Badgers will be well-represented at the events designed for NFL Draft evaluation.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 22

Wisconsin Badgers not done in transfer portal, pursuing offensive lineman from Miami

Luke Fickell made it sound like the Wisconsin Badgers were pretty much done in the transfer portal after signing more than 30 players and beginning their winter workouts.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 22

Wisconsin has delivered the Big Ten's lone major upset. Are others going to come?

Five Big Ten teams ranked in the top 11 of this week's Associated Press poll, two more than any other school, showing the high-end talent at the top end of the conference.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Badgers’ staff conduct in-home visits with strong 2027 three-star edge rushers

A Wisconsin Badgers’ staff member was on the road this week and stopped by the homes of two key 2027 class defensive recruiting targets. Outside linebackers and special teams coach Matt Mitchell hit the road this week to visit a combination of schools and recruits.

Watch: Nebraska at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/21/2026

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

Wisconsin Badgers earn B-minus grade at midpoint of college basketball season

The Wisconsin Badgers reached the halfway point of the college basketball season, which started slow but has gotten a lot more exciting in recent weeks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

12 of Wisconsin Badgers' 14 incoming 2026 freshmen enroll early for upcoming spring football

The Wisconsin Badgers spring football practices won't be for a few months, but any of the incoming 2026 freshman class that want to participate have to enroll early at the school for the spring semester.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

Wisconsin Badgers announce transfer portal class, without backup QB who was previously reported

The Wisconsin Badgers formally announced their massive transfer portal class from this winter on Wednesday at a press conference with Luke Fickell, but one name was missing from the list.

Aaron Witt News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

Badgers linebacker surprisingly returns to Wisconsin for seventh collegiate season

When Aaron Witt walked across the Camp Randall turf last November for Senior Day, it seemed as though his tumultuous ride with the Wisconsin Badgers was coming to a close.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Wisconsin Badgers set to host impressive 2027 OT prospect

The Wisconsin Badgers will be hosting a strong 2027 offensive tackle prospect in the middle of the transfer portal season who has been quickly rising. 2027 Perrysburg (OH) three-star offensive tackle Reed Gerken announced a growing list of upcoming collegiate visits.

Aaron Witt News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Strong Veteran Badgers’ OLB set to return for 2026 season

One of the longest tenured Wisconsin Badgers’ defenders will return to the team for the 2026 season in a final attempt to play college football. Outside linebacker Aaron Witt will join the Badgers for the 2026 season after contemplating his options moving forward.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 17