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Top Five Opposing Pass Rushers Wisconsin Will Face in 2026

With Week 1 just two weeks away, Badgers On SI continues its breakdown of the top players at different positions among Wisconsin’s 12 regular-season opponents.

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Biggest Winners and Losers from Wisconsin Football's Fall Camp

Under the scorching Midwest August sun, Wisconsin football's fall camp has come and gone. After 15 practices across 18 days, we know a lot more about the 2026 Badgers while some key questions remain unanswered.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 23

5 Standouts From Wisconsin's Fall Camp Scrimmage

Everybody had a chance to play during Wisconsin’s Sunday scrimmage to wrap up fall camp. Entering the day, I was hoping to see sustained drives from the

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 23

Luke Fickell Updates the Health of Kevin Heywood, Emerson Mandell as Fall Camp Ends

The Badgers wrapped up their fall camp with a live scrimmage on Sunday, meaning focus is now soley on the massive opener against Notre Dame in Week 1. Wisconsin now has a week to transition between camp mode and the start of the regular season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 23

Biggest Takeaways from Wisconsin's Scrimmage to Wrap up Fall Camp

Fall camp has officially come and gone, and now, Wisconsin officially begins prep for Notre Dame. In the media’s final opportunity to see the team in action, there was a lot to like.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 23

Wisconsin Veteran Identifies 2 Key Differences With the 2026 Badgers as Fall Camp Ends

Wisconsin football has just one more practice left in fall camp before everything it does will revolve around prepping for Notre Dame. Fall camp, as it usually does, has answered some questions and posed some new ones.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 22

The Most Glaring Problem Wisconsin Football Still Hasn't Solved as Fall Camp Ends

Heading into fall camp ahead of an absolutely pivotal season for Wisconsin football, the Badgers had a few key directives. Among them: anoint a starter at field cornerback, crown a champion in the backup quarterback battle and lock in a starting five along the offensive line.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 22

4 Things I Want to See From Wisconsin in its Fall Camp Finale

The final day of fall camp is nearly upon us, and Wisconsin will use practice No. 15 as a scrimmage. To be determined what that looks like, but it’ll be

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 22

Jeff Grimes Says Fast-Rising Freshman WR Will 'Play Some Role' This Season

Wisconsin football's wide receiver room wasn't crowded and convoluted enough, so why not throw in an exciting freshman who's exceeding all expectations to muddy things up even more?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 22

Veteran Transfer Makes Statement in Key Position Battle at Badgers Fall Camp

Ahead of a scrimmage of sorts to wrap up fall camp on Sunday, Saturday’s practice was a light one for Wisconsin. There wasn’t much live action, so it was harder to gauge standout performers than in previous practices, but one player, who is in a notable position battle, had himself a day.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 22

Badgers' Starting Safety Dealing With Injury Late in Fall Camp

Wisconsin football is already dealing with two high-profile injuries along the right side of its offensive line: starting tackle Kevin Heywood and starting guard Emerson Mandell.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 21

Young CB Turning Heads in Badgers Fall Camp With 'Business-Like' Mentality

Wisconsin's cornerback room has been one of the main focuses of fall camp, and for good reason. Not only do the Badgers appear longer, faster and just generally more athletic at the position, but the battle at field cornerback between Jai'mier Scott and Eric Fletcher has been as hotly contested as any I've seen in recent years at Wisconsin.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 21

Former Decorated Blue-Chip Recruit Finally Playing Like one at Badgers Fall Camp

As the battle at the field cornerback spot rages on between Jai'mier Scott and Eric Fletcher, with no clear frontrunner and no end in sight, another Badgers cornerback has flown well under the radar.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 21

Can Wisconsin's Defense be Consistently Good in 2026?

If there was a bright spot during Wisconsin’s 4-8 campaign in 2025, it was the defense, especially when Mike Tressel embraced the youth movement led by Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano. Despite the defense ranking No.

Jack Pugh News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Former Wisconsin Tight End’s Cause of Death Revealed at 24

A coroner’s report has concluded that the death of former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh stemmed from acute bronchopneumonia, one type of pneumonia. Pugh was 24 years old when he died on March 30.

Mason Posa News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 21

Preseason Recognition Keeps Rolling in for Badgers' Star LB Mason Posa

Wisconsin football's star inside linebacker has already put the nation on notice as potentially the best linebacker in the country, landing on the preseason Butkus Award Watch List.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 21

5 Standouts From Day 13 of Wisconsin Fall Camp

It’s been a rough week for Wisconsin’s offense as fall camp nears its conclusion. Friday morning however, Jeff Grimes’ group bounced back with a nice day, which ended with some fun situational work.

Joe Pavelski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Joe Pavelski Joins Wisconsin Badgers Staff

Former player Joe Pavelski has found a new gig for the 2026-27 season, but it won’t be in the NHL. According to an announcement from the program, the University of Wisconsin has hired Pavelski as Director of Player Development.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 20

First Opponent, Final Team in Field Revealed for Badgers' 2026 Bahamas Trip

The 2026 Baha Mar Championship — Wisconsin's first return to a tropical tournament since the 2022-23 season — is finalized. When the tournament was first announced, Wisconsin was one of the initial three participants along with Seton Hall and NC State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 20

3 Badgers who Have Already Locked Down Jobs in Fall Camp

The Badgers are in the homestretch of fall camp. With just three practices remaining, we're getting tangibly close to the start of the 2026 college football season and with it, Wisconsin's massive opener against No.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Wisconsin Tight End Who Tragically Passed Away At 24

The cause of death for former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh has been officially released four months after his sudden passing. Pugh died on March 30 at just 24 years old, according to a report from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office obtained by People.

Jack Pugh News / The Spun / August 18

Cause Of Death Announced For 24-Year-Old College Football Player Jack Pugh

Back in March, the Wisconsin football program was rocked by the passing of former tight end Jack Pugh, who had left the sport in 2023. It's taken some time, but the cause of death has now been confirmed.