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Luke Fickell reveals crucial trait Wisconsin Badgers looked for in 2026 recruits

Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers' staff were intentionally picky about who they wanted to invest in for their 2026 recruiting class. He identified a key trait that was critical for the players they were going to bring in as freshmen.

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Wisconsin Badgers legacy enters the transfer portal

One season is all Remington Moss wanted to spend in the program where his cousin thrived. The former Dumfries (VA) St. Michael safety announced on social media that he will enter the transfer portal with four years of eligibility remaining.

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Former four-star Wisconsin Badgers receiver enters the transfer portal

Wide receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Thursday, marking the first scholarship player to leave the Badgers program this offseason.

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Wisconsin All-Big Ten honoree shows success of Badgers' transfer portal recruiting

Lance Mason wasn't the Wisconsin Badgers first choice at tight end in the transfer portal. Yet eight months later, he finished 2025 as the team's leading receiver this season.

Luke Fickell News / WI Sports Heroics / December 4

HC Luke Fickell set to focus Badgers’ spending on needs following 4-8 season

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to enter a vital off-season that could dictate the future job security of Coach Luke Fickell during the 2026 season. Fickell entered the year under the microscope after failing to qualify for a bowl game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 4

Wisconsin Badgers add athletic 2026 Safety Kah’ni Watts

A day after losing a top commitment, the Wisconsin Badgers’ staff have completed the flip of a former Houston Cougars commitment. National Signing Day was originally not supposed to bring any fireworks to Madison as the class appeared to be set in stone.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 4

Wisconsin Badgers football flips class of 2026 safety from Big 12 program

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin signed five prospects on the first day of the early signing period that they flipped from another school. On day two, the Badgers added another one.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 4

Luke Fickell's non-answer about Billy Edwards Jr. told us everything we need to know

Luke Fickell didn't say whether injured quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. would be back with the Wisconsin Badgers next season, but his lack of an answer actually told us everything we needed to know.

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Notes: John Blackwell's scoring puts him in elite Wisconsin Badgers company

MADISON, Wis. - Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 85-73 win over Northwestern, improving the Badgers to 6-2 overall and 1-0 in Big Ten play. The Badgers have now won their Big Ten opener in seven of the last eight seasons dating back to the 2018-19 season.

Watch: Northwestern at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/03/2025

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Wisconsin Badgers making surprise change to starting lineup against Northwestern

MADISON, Wis -- The Wisconsin Badgers had started the same five players in each of their first seven games to start the season. Greg Gard is snapping that streak ahead of the team's first conference game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Wisconsin freshman earns Badgers' highest honors on All-Big Ten teams

The Wisconsin Badgers only had one player make it onto any of the first, second or third-team All-Big Ten teams, and it was a true freshman who barely played in the first half of the season.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers lose crown jewel of 2026 recruiting class

The Wisconsin Badgers have endured back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since the 1991 and 1992 seasons. And while Luke Fickell navigated recruiting through a down 2024 campaign, they've had a much tougher time getting recruits to buy in this time around.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 3

National Signing Day: Badgers’ staff still pushing to land a 2026 class safety

The Wisconsin Badgers have signed all but one scholarship player today as the staff is pushing to fit a safety into the plans before the end of the day.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Wisconsin Badgers early signing day tracker: Every player coming to the program in 2026

It's Early Signing Day for Wisconsin football and the Badgers are expected to sign most, if not all, of their 2026 class on Wednesday. Stay tuned to this page for instant updates once players start to sign their Letters of Intent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Early Signing Day: Dual-threat quarterback Ryan Hopkins signs with the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. – Ryan Hopkins could use his 10.66 100-meter dash speed and rack up a thousand-yard season if he wanted to. That's appealing to the University of Wisconsin, but what the Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei quarterback does when he doesn't run is equally impressive.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Early Signing Day: Athletic tight end Jack Sievers signs with the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. – There are multi-sport athletes and then there are players like Jack Sievers, who seems to thrive in whatever sport is put in front of him.

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