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Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Impressive 2026 Safety Sets Announcement Date

The Wisconsin football staff expects to hear back from multiple top remaining 2026 recruits as the commitment season is in full effect. While some of the athletes such as Jamyan Theodore, Amari Latimer, and Jayden Petit have already announced decisions, Jowell Combay, Tony Forney, and Nick Reddish all remain.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 1

Wisconsin Football Loses Out on Strong 2026 DB After Tennessee Commitment Announcement

The Wisconsin football staff has fallen short in the pursuit of a top remaining defensive back within the 2026 recruiting class. Jamyan Theodore, a three-star cornerback from Tennessee, has announced a commitment to the Volunteers after considering the Badgers up until the end.

Elijah Gray News / WI Sports Heroics / July 1

Wisconsin Basketball Bolsters Depth, Adds Strong Roll and Pop Experience With 15th Roster Addition

The Wisconsin basketball team rounded out a roster for the upcoming season after signing a former Temple transfer in Elijah Gray. Gray, who has spent time with Fordham and Temple throughout his collegiate career, is the final addition to the roster for the Badgers.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 1

Projecting Wisconsin’s 2025-26 rotation after landing final transfer

Wisconsin’s team for the 2025-26 season is set. The Wisconsin Badgers have their 15-man roster set after the commitment of Temple Owls transfer forward Elijah Gray on Tuesday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 1

3-star cornerback chooses College Football Playoff participant over Wisconsin Badgers

The University of Wisconsin football program still has only one projected cornerback for its 2026 class. Jamyan Theodore, a Montreal, Quebec, native who plays for Chattanooga Baylor in Tennessee, announced Tuesday via On3 that he committed to the Volunteers.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Wisconsin Is Suing Miami; Where Does It Takes Us?

Tampering has been going on in college athletics since there have been college athletics. College football coaches have been more vocal than ever, complaining about it over the last few years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 1

Wisconsin Basketball Lands Huge 6-foot-8 Transfer Target Elijah Gray

After plenty of anticipation, the Wisconsin basketball staff has landed a top transfer target to round out the roster for the upcoming season. Elijah Gray, a former two-star Fordham commitment in the 2022 recruiting class, most recently played for Temple this past season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 1

Former Wisconsin star makes long-awaited return to NBA

The Badgers have another notable face in the NBA. The Wisconsin Badgers will have another notable face in the NBA next season, as former star Nigel Hayes-Davis is signing a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 1

Ranking the best Wisconsin Football teams in the past decade

Wisconsin had had a number of notable seasons over the past 10 years. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin Badgers fans and fans across the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 1

Grading Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class so far: Offense

How has Wisconsin done so far with their 2026 class? The Wisconsin Badgers had a couple of major pickups in their 2026 recruiting class on the offensive side of the ball last week, landing four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit and four-star running back Amari Latimer.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 30

How One Wisconsin Football RB Could Takeover With Impressive 2025-26 Season

The Wisconsin football staff has worked tirelessly to add plenty of talent to the running back room, and one such talent could blossom this season. Over a year ago, the Badgers signed running backs Dilin Jones, Darrion Dupree, and Gideon Ituka in the 2024 recruiting class.

College Football News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 30

Big Ten Football Rankings: The Badgers are a bottom-third team in 2025

Where is Wisconsin projected to finish in the Big Ten in 2025? It’s no secret that the Wisconsin Badgers have a tough schedule in 2025, with games against the Alabama Crimson Tide, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Oregon Ducks leading the way.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 30

Will Wisconsin have trouble in 2025-26 after losing their MVP?

The Badgers lost an all-time great, but are in prime position to repeat in 2026. The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey program had a nice showing in the 2025 PWHL Draft last week—or, should I say, the New York Sirens made sure former Wisconsin players had a nice draft.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 30

Wisconsin Basketball: Intriguing Final 2025-26 Roster Spot Potentially Filled

With a projection set for the Wisconsin basketball program, the final roster spot heading into next season for the Badgers could be filled. Wisconsin has been working to finalize the roster and scholarships before truly putting a foot on the gas when it comes to preparing for the upcoming season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 30

Former Badgers running back dies at 20

White transferred from the program this offseason. The Wisconsin Badgers community faced some tragic news last week, as former running back Nate White passed away late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 30

3 upperclassmen slated as Wisconsin Badgers representatives for 2025 Big Ten football media days

Three upperclassmen will represent the University of Wisconsin football program next month in Las Vegas. The Big Ten Conference announced Monday which players will attend its annual football media plays, which will be held July 22-24.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 30

What 4-star RB Amari Latimer brings to the Badgers 2026 recruiting class

The Badgers landed their biggest recruit in the Class of 2026 over the weekend. The Wisconsin Badgers got their biggest commitment yet, as four-star running back Amari Latimer verbally pledged to the program over the weekend after a long month.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 29

The state of Wisconsin has 5 four-star recruits in the Class of 2027

The Badgers could be a big player in the state in the Class of 2027. In the new era of college basketball, the Wisconsin Badgers have primarily focused on the transfer portal, looking for ready-now players that fit their needs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 29

How the Wisconsin Badgers's 2026 class are in the Top 25 of the nation after recent 4-star commitments

The University of Wisconsin football program is a Top-40 program by three major recruiting outlets in the 2026 class, but look closer at this one key category, and they're a Top-25 school.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 29

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Strong 2026 Three-Star DB Next Possible Domino to Fall

With big-time recruits Jayden Petit and Amari Latimer secured by the Wisconsin football staff, a top remaining defensive back could be next. Nick Reddish, a 2026 three-star defensive back, is a talented North Carolina native who has been closely tied to the Badgers over the past few months.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 28

Badgers land top target in 2026 class, second blue-chip prospect in cycle

The Badgers finally got the running back they’ve been coveting in the 2026 class. The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from 2026 four-star running back Amari Latimer, he announced on Instagram Saturday.

College Football News / NIL on SI / June 26

Urban Meyer calls out NCAA’s lack of power amid Wisconsin’s lawsuit against Miami

The NCAA's lack of an enforcement arm continues to be criticized amid the ongoing lawsuit between Wisconsin and Miami. The University of Wisconsin and the Badgers' Varsity Collective filed suit against the University of Miami last week for alleged tampering with former Wisconsin defensive back Xavier Lucas.