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Wisconsin football's in-state recruiting success receives early national praise

Wisconsin football's in-state recruiting success receives early national praise

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin football team's 2027 recruiting class continues to be filled entirely of homegrown talent. The high level of projected talent they possess has the Badgers rubbing elbows with some of the top power-conference programs in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Wisconsin Badgers kick off Frozen Four against strong #2 North Dakota

Wisconsin Badgers kick off Frozen Four against strong #2 North Dakota

After pulling off a massive upset win, the Wisconsin Badgers will travel to Las Vegas to play in the 2026 Frozen Four against North Dakota.  Last time out on the ice Wisconsin faced Big Ten Rival and third-ranked program Michigan State in the regional final.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2
Badgers set to host big 2027 Texas Defensive Lineman Kingston Beyer

Badgers set to host big 2027 Texas Defensive Lineman Kingston Beyer

The Wisconsin Badgers will have a notable recruit from the 2027 cycle on campus this coming weekend for his first visit.  All Saints (TX) defensive lineman Kingston Beyer will be on campus this coming weekend for an initial visit with the Badgers’ staff.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 1
NCAA Finally Passes Legislation That Would've Kept a Former Star CB in Madison

NCAA Finally Passes Legislation That Would've Kept a Former Star CB in Madison

Over a year after former Wisconsin cornerback Xavier Lucas left Wisconsin for Miami without entering the transfer portal, the NCAA has passed new legislation that would seemingly prohibit that sort of rouge departure in the future.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 1
Wisconsin Football Continues In-State Recruiting Dominance With Two More Commitments

Wisconsin Football Continues In-State Recruiting Dominance With Two More Commitments

Wisconsin football is on an absolute tear with in-state recruiting to kick off its 2027 class. Wednesday evening, two more prospects from the Dairy State committed to the Badgers: Sussex (Hamilton) twins Hunter and Reece Mallinger.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / April 1
Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

The Wisconsin Badgers have always been known for having big, elite offensive lines, and they're undoubtedly looking to continue that tradition in the Luke Fickell era.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 1
Three Recent Transfer Portal Entries That Fit With Wisconsin

Three Recent Transfer Portal Entries That Fit With Wisconsin

With the transfer portal in full swing a week away from its official opening, Wisconsin basketball is preparing for what should be an eventful ride. The Badgers should be prepared to fill at least five spots, a number could very well grow depending on the decisions of several key players.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 1
Four Offensive Players We're Excited About After Four Spring Practices

Four Offensive Players We're Excited About After Four Spring Practices

Wisconsin football is currently on spring break, but the Badgers have already hit the practice field four times and are nearly a quarter of the way through spring ball.

Jack Pugh News / Ball Exclusives / April 1

Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh dies at age 25

Former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Pugh has died at the age of 25, the team announced on Tuesday night. “The Wisconsin athletics family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Pugh,” the school said.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31
Four Defensive Players We're Excited About After Four Spring Practices

Four Defensive Players We're Excited About After Four Spring Practices

Wisconsin football is currently on spring break, but the Badgers have already hit the practice field four times and are nearly a quarter of the way through spring ball.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31
Big-Time Local Basketball Prospect Re-Opens his Commitment

Big-Time Local Basketball Prospect Re-Opens his Commitment

Wisconsin basketball has a verbal commitment from the No. 1 or No. 2 player in the state in the class of 2026, depending on which recruiting service you ask.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31
Former Badger Who Broke Out at New School Re-Enters Transfer Portal

Former Badger Who Broke Out at New School Re-Enters Transfer Portal

Sometimes, the grass truly is greener on the other side. In his freshman season with Wisconsin basketball, Daniel Freitag was an afterthought. He played in 14 games, averaging 1.9 minutes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31
Wisconsin Women's Basketball's WBIT Run Signals a New Era

Wisconsin Women's Basketball's WBIT Run Signals a New Era

The 67-50 loss to Columbia on Monday afternoon in Wichita wasn't the ending the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team wanted. But the fact that they were playing meaningful, high-stakes games in late March is proof of something Madison hasn't seen in over a decade: genuine momentum.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 30
Wisconsin Football Tabbed as Team With 'Most to Prove' in 2026

Wisconsin Football Tabbed as Team With 'Most to Prove' in 2026

As Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell has fallen consistently and increasingly short of expectations year after year, the Badgers now face as critical a season as any in the program's history.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 30
Wisconsin Football Disrespected in Major Preseason Ranking

Wisconsin Football Disrespected in Major Preseason Ranking

Everyone around the Wisconsin football program is aware of the travesty of a season that unfolded in 2025. But most around the program are also encouraged for the future, with a renewed investment in football from the school that led to exciting coaching hires and a promising transfer portal class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 29
As In-State Momentum Builds, Wisconsin Commits Help Push for Top Prospects

As In-State Momentum Builds, Wisconsin Commits Help Push for Top Prospects

In-state recruiting is firing on all cylinders for Wisconsin football. The Badgers are off to a hot start recruiting the Dairy State in the class of 2027, and they just secured arguably their biggest commitment yet in four-star offensive lineman Cole Reiter.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 29
Elite In-State Forward Locks in Official Visit to Madison

Elite In-State Forward Locks in Official Visit to Madison

The basketball talent inside the Badger State in the 2027 recruiting cycle is something to behold. On3 considers five recruits from Wisconsin as four-star prospects, while 247Sports calls it four.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 28
Wisconsin hockey captain bounces back, sends Badgers to Frozen Four

Wisconsin hockey captain bounces back, sends Badgers to Frozen Four

A couple of late empty-net goals in Thursday's regional semifinal gave Wisconsin men's hockey its first win in an NCAA Tournament game since 2010. When

John Blackwell News / Yardbarker / March 13
No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime Big Ten quarterfinal win over No. 9 Illinois

No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime Big Ten quarterfinal win over No. 9 Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers reminded college basketball what they're capable of on Friday. 

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