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NCAA Finally Passes Legislation That Would've Kept a Former Star CB in Madison

Over a year after former Wisconsin cornerback Xavier Lucas left Wisconsin for Miami without entering the transfer portal, the NCAA has passed new legislation that would seemingly prohibit that sort of rouge departure in the future.

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Wisconsin Football Continues In-State Recruiting Dominance With Two More Commitments

Wisconsin football is on an absolute tear with in-state recruiting to kick off its 2027 class. Wednesday evening, two more prospects from the Dairy State committed to the Badgers: Sussex (Hamilton) twins Hunter and Reece Mallinger.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

The Wisconsin Badgers have always been known for having big, elite offensive lines, and they're undoubtedly looking to continue that tradition in the Luke Fickell era.

Oklahoma loses No. 1 RB recruit with Texas looming large

Notre Dame lands four-star RB Isaiah Rogers over Georgia, Indiana and Penn State

Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza evaluates his Indiana pro day

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 1

Three Recent Transfer Portal Entries That Fit With Wisconsin

With the transfer portal in full swing a week away from its official opening, Wisconsin basketball is preparing for what should be an eventful ride. The Badgers should be prepared to fill at least five spots, a number could very well grow depending on the decisions of several key players.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 1

Four Offensive Players We're Excited About After Four Spring Practices

Wisconsin football is currently on spring break, but the Badgers have already hit the practice field four times and are nearly a quarter of the way through spring ball.

Jack Pugh News / The Spun / April 1

Former Wisconsin Football Player Has Sadly Died At 25

It was unfortunately confirmed on Tuesday night that former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh has died. He was only 24 years old. The cause of Pugh's death has not been announced at this time.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31

Four Defensive Players We're Excited About After Four Spring Practices

Wisconsin football is currently on spring break, but the Badgers have already hit the practice field four times and are nearly a quarter of the way through spring ball.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31

Big-Time Local Basketball Prospect Re-Opens his Commitment

Wisconsin basketball has a verbal commitment from the No. 1 or No. 2 player in the state in the class of 2026, depending on which recruiting service you ask.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31

Former Badger Who Broke Out at New School Re-Enters Transfer Portal

Sometimes, the grass truly is greener on the other side. In his freshman season with Wisconsin basketball, Daniel Freitag was an afterthought. He played in 14 games, averaging 1.9 minutes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 31

Wisconsin Women's Basketball's WBIT Run Signals a New Era

The 67-50 loss to Columbia on Monday afternoon in Wichita wasn't the ending the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team wanted. But the fact that they were playing meaningful, high-stakes games in late March is proof of something Madison hasn't seen in over a decade: genuine momentum.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 30

Wisconsin Football Tabbed as Team With 'Most to Prove' in 2026

As Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell has fallen consistently and increasingly short of expectations year after year, the Badgers now face as critical a season as any in the program's history.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 30

Wisconsin Football Disrespected in Major Preseason Ranking

Everyone around the Wisconsin football program is aware of the travesty of a season that unfolded in 2025. But most around the program are also encouraged for the future, with a renewed investment in football from the school that led to exciting coaching hires and a promising transfer portal class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 29

As In-State Momentum Builds, Wisconsin Commits Help Push for Top Prospects

In-state recruiting is firing on all cylinders for Wisconsin football. The Badgers are off to a hot start recruiting the Dairy State in the class of 2027, and they just secured arguably their biggest commitment yet in four-star offensive lineman Cole Reiter.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 29

Elite In-State Forward Locks in Official Visit to Madison

The basketball talent inside the Badger State in the 2027 recruiting cycle is something to behold. On3 considers five recruits from Wisconsin as four-star prospects, while 247Sports calls it four.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 28

Wisconsin hockey captain bounces back, sends Badgers to Frozen Four

A couple of late empty-net goals in Thursday's regional semifinal gave Wisconsin men's hockey its first win in an NCAA Tournament game since 2010. When

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 28

Wisconsin Football Soars in Recruiting Rankings After Four-Star Commits

Don't look now, but the Badgers are off to quite the hot start in the 2027 recruiting cycle — and they have yet to leave the state for a commitment. Wisconsin football landed long-time in-state target Cole Reiter on Friday.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 28

Greg Gard Could Have His Busiest Transfer Portal Season Yet

With forwards Jack Robison and now Riccardo Greppi set to enter the transfer portal when it opens on April 7, Wisconsin's roster for 2026-27 is slowly taking shape.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 28

Badgers’ staff maintaining close eye on massive 2027 Arkansas DL prospect

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to pursue new additions along the defensive line in the 2027 recruiting cycle from across the country. Valley View (AR) defensive lineman Eli Thornton has quietly become one of the top targets at the position for the Badgers’ staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 26

Wisconsin Badgers add 2027 OT Cole Reiter to continue strong in-state run

The Wisconsin Badgers have dug into the in-state talent pool once again in the 2027 cycle to add a notable four-star talent to the team. 2027 four-star Germantown (WI) offensive tackle Cole Reiter announced his commitment to Wisconsin this afternoon.

John Blackwell News / Yardbarker / March 13