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Badgers mega donor says Wisconsin football budget will jump up to 'Top 1/3' next season

Athletic director Chris McIntosh promised more investment into Wisconsin Badgers football moving forward. One of the program's top donors says the money will be there to spend more on football next year.

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Wisconsin football recruits reaffirm commitment to Badgers as others flip: '100% locked in'

This has not been a strong week for Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting, but some of their remaining committed players are trying to stem the tide. Both of the team's scholarship offensive linemen for the 2026 class de-committed this week, leading to fears that more recruits could jump ship.

Wisconsin Badgers News / SwimSwam / November 19

Wisconsin Badgers Seeing Huge Drops Under New Head Coach Jack Brown

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam The Wisconsin Badgers are racing at the 2025 Texas Hall of Fame Invite this weekend, and they are swimming lights out, seeing massive drops across the board with their first year head coach Dr.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 19

Wisconsin Badgers expected to lose elite WR commit in flip to ranked SEC school

The hits keep coming to the Wisconsin Badgers 2026 recruiting class, and the biggest loss yet could still be on its way. After the Badgers only two scholarship offensive line recruits for next year de-committed this week, another potential flip may be in the works.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 19

Wisconsin Badgers looking at changes to offseason training after injuries derailed 2025 season

Wisconsin has been mired by injuries during its three seasons with Luke Fickell. In past years, injury issues centered around the quarterback position.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 19

Wisconsin Badgers have no OL commits for 2026 after another recruit flips to Big Ten rival

The Wisconsin Badgers lost both of their scholarship offensive linemen in the 2026 recruiting class this week. On Monday, it was three-star offensive tackle Maddox Cochrane from Virginia who de-committed the program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Wisconsin men's hockey slips but polls set up top-10 matchup

With a split against the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team took a slight stumble in the polls, but it was nowhere near enough to dislodge UW from the top ten.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Wisconsin Badgers' early-season growth has them ready for toughest test yet vs BYU

The Wisconsin Badgers are 4-0 this season and have won each game by at least 25 points. Despite racking up wins with relative ease, Wisconsin hasn't been taking these games for granted.

Preston Zachman News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Could Wisconsin Badgers get injured safety Preston Zachman back for 7th season?

Preston Zachman is technically in his sixth season of college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Luke Fickell might try to get his starting safety back for a seventh season in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Wisconsin Badgers linebackers snubbed from ESPN ranking of top freshmen in college football

Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano have been two of the best freshmen linebackers in the country this season for the Wisconsin Badgers. You wouldn't know it by checking the latest ranking of college football freshmen by ESPN.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

7 Badgers football recruits named to WFCA all-state team in Wisconsin

Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers have been criticized over in-state recruiting in recent years, but they've landed some of the top Wisconsin high school football players from the 2025 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Top 2027 Badgers recruiting target schedules an unofficial visit for one of Wisconsin's biggest games

MADISON, Wis. - Head coach Greg Gard and his staff have successfully recruited three of Wisconsin's best high school basketball prospects in the last two recruiting cycles.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Early 2026 Badgers’ OL commitment re-opens recruitment amid uncertainty

The Wisconsin Badgers are now officially down to just 14 commitments in the 2026 recruiting class after losing a notable pledge from Virginia. Maddox Cochrane, a three-star native of Benedictine (Va.), spoke with the Badgers’ staff on Monday and informed the program of his decision to decommit and re-open his recruitment.

Wisconsin Badgers preview ahead of interesting 1-2 UIC Flames test

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is off to a solid start with a 4-1 record despite concerns regarding the potential success of the team this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Biggest takeaways from No.23 Wisconsin Badgers' 94-69 victory over SIUE

MADISON, Wis. - The real meat of the University of Wisconsin's nonconference schedule is on deck, an anticipated rematch with No.9 BYU and two power-conference opponents over Thanksgiving.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Notes: Badgers point guard Nick Boyd's scoring trails only two Wisconsin legends

MADISON, Wis. - Individual and team notes following No.23 Wisconsin's 94-69 victory over SIUE at the Kohl Center on Monday night.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 17

Starting Badgers’ safety officially out for final games of 2025 season

Wisconsin Badgers Coach Luke Fickell confirmed that starting safety Preston Zachman would indeed not return to play this season after suffering an injury early in the year.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / November 16

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / November 13

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 8

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win vs. Washington

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win against Washington

Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Badgers scratched out a surprising 13-10 upset win over No. 24 Washington, and the biggest shock came in the form of the Badgers' leading passer.

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

Wisconsin Badgers Upset #23 Washington Huskies for Wild Ranked Win

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

Wisconsin isn't ready to give up on HC Luke Fickell just yet

Given the big names that have been fired around the college football ranks this season, and when combined with the program's struggles over the past three years, it seemed possible that Wisconsin's Luke Fickell could be the next prominent coach to get sacked. But it's not happening.

ASU's Kenny Dillingham addressed players about his coaching future

Deion Sanders demotes former NFL head coach on Colorado's staff

College football analyst predicts disaster for Oregon at Iowa

Mike Elko asking Texas A&M fans to have some perspective about 8-0 season

Booger McFarland takes massive shot at former LSU HC Brian Kelly

Four teams that can crash the College Football Playoff party

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6