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Wisconsin football staff goes on recruiting blitz with at least 6 new offers for 2027, 2028 classes

Luke Fickell's staff was busy on the recruiting trail Monday, looking ahead to the future. At least six different recruits for the classes of 2027 and 2028 announced new scholarship offers from the Wisconsin Badgers over the course of about eight hours.

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Which recruits are the Badgers still targeting on offense in the 2026 class?

Wisconsin has missed out on a lot of recruits this summer. What’s next? The Wisconsin Badgers have put together a 15-man recruiting class in the 2026 cycle so far, splashing big with four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit and four-star running back Amari Latimer.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 15

Wisconsin Football 2025 Schedule: Ranking Games From Easiest to Hardest, Part 1

What are the toughest games on Wisconsin’s schedule in 2025? It’s a bit hard to believe that the Wisconsin Badgers’ season opener is mere weeks away, so it’s a good time to peek ahead at this blistering schedule to guess how each game might stack up relative to the others as far as difficulty.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 15

Wisconsin Badgers: Early Top 2028 Prospect Gaining Strong Interest Ahead of Breakout Season

The Wisconsin Badgers football staff has taken a more aggressive recruiting approach moving forward which could pay off with top recruits. The 2026 recruiting cycle is nearly complete for the Badgers and a shift in focus has occurred with the 2027 and 2028 cycles beginning to heat up.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 15

Wisconsin freshman to represent home country in Eurobasket U20

The Badgers have several freshmen competing in overseas tournaments this offseason. The Wisconsin Badgers had their biggest recruiting class in recent

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 15

Coaches: Badgers rookie a ‘value’ pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Badgers rookie was listed as a value selection in the second round. The Wisconsin Badgers saw one of their players drafted for the first time in three years last month, as the Utah Jazz took guard John Tonje with the No.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Wisconsin Badgers offer ascending 2026 big man who'd fit great in Greg Gard's offense

Greg Gard's revamped offense has yielded dividends on the hardwood. The Wisconsin Badgers set program records in three-pointers attempted and three-pointers made this past season, grabbing national attention for their potent offense.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 15

Wisconsin Badgers Powerful Alumni Guard Impresses During 2025 Summer League Debut

The top Wisconsin Badgers selection in the draft weeks ago has finally made his NBA Summer League debut after suffering an ankle injury. John Tonje, a former Colorado State and Missouri guard, transferred to Madison for this past season which turned out to be a monumental decision for both parties.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 14

Wisconsin Badgers: Impressive Former Guard Continues to Sit Out 2025 NBA Summer League

A former Wisconsin Badgers guard heard his name called during the recent NBA Draft, but has not had his name called during the Summer League. Each year,

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

Wisconsin Badgers 4-star RB commit cracks Top 200 of Rivals 2026 recruiting rankings

When the Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from four-star running back Amari Latimer, everyone knew it was a big get for Luke Fickell's staff. Now, it's becoming more clear just how important of a recuit Latimer is for the class of 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

PFF says Wisconsin Badgers have hardest football schedule in FBS, projecting 5 wins

The Wisconsin Badgers don't just have a tough football schedule this season. They have the toughest schedule. That's what the data over at PFF says. The company unveiled its data-driven power rankings of 131 college football teams, and no team has a harder schedule than Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 14

Where does Wisconsin fall in the way-too-early Bracketology for 2025-26?

The Badgers have a brand-new team filled with newcomers for the upcoming season. The Wisconsin Badgers are currently preparing for the 2025-26 season, with summer workouts kicking off as they move forward with a brand new team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 14

Badgers top DL commit earns late offer from Penn State after taking official visit to SEC school

Wisconsin’s top defensive line commit is garnering late interest from major schools. The Wisconsin Badgers have taken a lot of swings at highly ranked targets this offseason with official visits, looking to complete their 2026 class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 14

Wisconsin to play opponent for first time in school history in 2025-26 season opener

The Badgers have an opponent for their season opener in November. The Wisconsin Badgers have been busy scheduling several competitive games for their non-conference schedule recently, with a matchup against the Villanova Wildcats announced last week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

Wisconsin Badgers 2026 DL commit now being pursued with offer from Penn State

Penn State is trying to flip one of the Wisconsin Badgers' defensive line recruits in the class of 2026. Djidjou Bah from Germantown, Tennessee committed to Wisconsin at the beginning of June after taking his official visit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers: Strong 2027 Composite Five-Star Named Top Player to Watch

With the doors to the 2027 recruiting class wide open, the Wisconsin Badgers have begun to key in on special recruits who could be game-changers. One such recruit is a composite five-star wide receiver and top 15 recruit Monshun Sales, a monstrous athlete with a rare set of skills.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers Working Top 2027 Three-Star Edge Target Early

With the 2026 recruiting cycle wrapping up, the Wisconsin Badgers have begun to shift focus to the 2027 recruiting class early. Wisconsin worked tirelessly and put plenty of effort into creating a small, yet very talented 2026 class that still could see another commitment over time.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers Miss Out on Impressive 2026 Four-Star OT After Cut-Down

With the 2026 recruiting cycle slowly wrapping up, the Wisconsin Badgers have failed to make the cut for one of the last men on the board. Kamari Blair, a four-star offensive tackle in the 2026 class, is one of the final recruits currently on the board for the Wisconsin football staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers: Which Freshman Could Have a Strong Impact During ’25-26 Season?

The Wisconsin Badgers have put together a formidable team on paper for the upcoming season, including some big freshman names to watch. Historically speaking the Wisconsin program has strictly been run on a basis that players earn playing time through consistent improvement during practice.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 13

Wisconsin Basketball: 4 biggest strengths and weaknesses of Badgers 2025-26 roster

The Wisconsin Badgers made Elijah Gray's transfer from Temple official on July 1, filling the final open spot on the roster for the upcoming season. With 11 players departing the program via graduation or the transfer portal this offseason, the Badgers' 2025-26 squad will look a lot different than the 2024-25 team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 13

Wisconsin Badgers recruit Aleksas Bieliauskas puts up double-double in U20 FIBA Eurobasket debut

One week after Wisconsin Badgers' 2025 commit Hayden Jones dominated the U19 FIBA World Cup with New Zealand, another incoming freshman stepped up on the international stage.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 12

Wisconsin Badgers Add Campbell Match-up to Strong ’25-26 Basketball Schedule

The Wisconsin Badgers have added another non-conference game to the upcoming 2025-26 season schedule in the form of a CAA program. The Campbell Fighting Camels, a storied program from the Colonial Athletic Conference, will play against the Wisconsin Badgers in a non-conference clash during the upcoming season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 12

Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Defensive Back Target Announces Big Notre Dame Commitment

Despite being one of the earliest programs to contact Nick Reddish, the Wisconsin Badgers were unable to secure a commitment from the safety. Reddish, a three-star 2026 safety, recently announced his commitment to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a move that many analysts saw coming.