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Wisconsin Badgers add more defensive line depth with former Big 12 veteran

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin continued to rebuild its defensive line trenches through the transfer portal Thursday, as the Badgers landed former West Virginia defensive tackle Hammond Russell IV following his official visit.

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Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd speaks up on being ‘pushed around too much’

The Wisconsin Badgers are back on track after beating the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, but not before things got chippy near the end of the contest, involving junior big man Nolan Winter and a technical foul on senior guard Nick Boyd.

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Wisconsin Badgers land experienced Ole Miss offensive lineman PJ Wilkins

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to add to the offensive line via the transfer portal with the latest commitment being a notable one. PJ Wilkins announced early this afternoon that he would commit to Wisconsin after searching through his options in the transfer portal for a second time.

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Wisconsin Badgers find Preston Zachman replacement at safety with SEC transfer Marvin Burks

The only possible silver lining from Preson Zachman's season-ending injury in Week 3 was that he could obtain a medical redshirt and return for the 2026 campaign.

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Veteran portal offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin Badgers from SEC school

After losing three starters and several reserve offensive linemen to graduation and the transfer portal this offseason, the Wisconsin Badgers have taken major strides toward rebuilding the room.

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Wisconsin Badgers schedule to host one of the nation's top defensive freshmen

MADISON, Wis. - An elite college football team can never have enough edge rushers. It's part of the reason why Wisconsin isn't content with its early haul from the transfer portal.

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Wisconsin Badgers add transfer portal running back they missed on coming out of high school

The Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal haul grew even larger Wednesday morning, as the team landed commitments from a trio of offensive players. Among the group is USC transfer running back Bryan Jackson, who has been linked to the Badgers since the start of the transfer portal window.

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Wisconsin Badgers add experienced, reliable pass catcher in transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin has a new weapon for new quarterback Colton Joseph. With the transfer portal taking away two of their top receivers, the Badgers added an established pass catcher with the commitment of former Southeastern Louisiana star Jaylon Domingeaux following an official visit.

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Wisconsin Badgers land coveted transfer portal left tackle with size and upside

The Wisconsin Badgers aren't just landing promising young players in the transfer portal. They're taking them away from bigger programs that were also interested.

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Wisconsin Badgers lose NFL-caliber player to the transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos is going to have nearly a brand-new starting unit when the Badgers convene for spring practices.

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Badgers senior Nick Boyd's performance puts him on an impressive Wisconsin list

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes from Wisconsin's 80-72 win over UCLA, improving the Badgers to 10-5 overall and evening their conference record to 2-2. The Badgers are now 9-1 at home this season and moved to 383-74 (.838) all-time at the Kohl Center - the 10th-best all-time home record in the country among active venues.

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Wisconsin Badgers transfer LB reunites with former defensive coordinator at new school

The emergence of true freshmen linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano sent shockwaves through the Wisconsin Badgers' defense. On the field, it took Luke Fickell's defense to another level.

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Wisconsin Badgers add high upside defensive tackle with pass rushing prowess in transfer portal

The transfer portal was critical for the Wisconsin Badgers to build their elite run defense last season, as Luke Fickell made it a priority to add bigger bodies to the defensive line.

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New Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach is dominating transfer portal so far

No assistant coach in the country is having a better week in the transfer portal than new Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples. He was added

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Wisconsin Badgers will be without one of their frontcourt reserves against UCLA

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin's undermanned frontcourt will be a little thinner for a pivotal Big Ten home matchup. Sophomore Austin Rapp, who has come off the bench the last seven games for the Badgers, has been ruled out tonight against UCLA (8 p.m./Peacock) with an undisclosed injury.

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One of UCLA's hottest shooters won't play against the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin will not have to deal with one of the conference's top three-point shooters tonight at the Kohl Center. According to Los Angeles Times reporter Ben Bolch, UCLA Bruins senior guard Skyy Clark is out for tonight's game against the Badgers due to a hamstring injury suffered at Iowa.

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Wisconsin Badgers targeting second quarterback in transfer portal to develop behind Colton Joseph

The Wisconsin Badgers already got their starting quarterback in the transfer portal, but Luke Fickell isn't done upgrading the position. Colton Joseph from OId Dominion will be the unquestioned QB1, but the Badgers are looking at bringing in more depth behind him.