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Can the Badgers Finish Top 5 in the Big Ten in 2026?

The 2026 Big Ten Preseason Media Poll is out, and the Badgers are, understandably, predicted to finish in the back half of the conference. The ranking, in all honesty, makes sense.

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Wisconsin Football's Updated Roster Reveals Three Departures From Program

Wisconsin football quietly dropped its updated roster for 2026, and along with the usual height and weight updates, a few rising second year players were omitted, meaning they're no longer with the program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 27

Big Ten Media Poll Reveals Low Ranking for Wisconsin Football

The unofficial start to the Wisconsin football season is here. The Big Ten Media Days kick off this week in Chicago, and with that comes the release of the Big Ten Preseason Media Poll.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 26

Wisconsin Football Snubbed in The Athletic's Preseason All-Big Ten Team

Can we just spot the ball already? It's been a long offseason. Another day, another lukewarm take on Wisconsin football by the national media that feels fair based on how recent seasons have gone in Madison yet unsubstantiated in reality.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 26

Three Bold Predictions for Wisconsin Football Fall Camp

Whereas spring practice can sometimes feel like college football's equivalent of OTAs, fall ball more closely resembles training camp. The spring is a more exploratory phase.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 26

Report: Wisconsin Defensive Lineman Steps Away From Team Ahead of Fall Camp

Wisconsin football just lost a depth piece in its defensive line room with fall camp less than two weeks away. According to a report from Colton Bartholomew

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 25

Three Wisconsin Football Players Under the Most Pressure Entering Fall Camp

For everything we learned about Wisconsin football in spring camp, there's still plenty to be determined about the 2026 Badgers — and pressure is mounting on a handful of key players.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 25

B1G Media Day Primer: Everything you Need to Know Before Wisconsin's Appearance in Chicago

Many often refer to a conference's media days as the "unofficial start" of football season, and for good reason. Wisconsin football has a short break before head coach Luke Fickell and three of the team's leaders travel to Chicago to represent the Badgers at the annual sprawling media event.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 25

Player Previews: Can OLB Nick Clayton Live up to the Hype?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 25

Luke Fickell Names Two Transfers Who Have Already Exceeded Expectations

One of the more overlooked factors that will significantly contribute to Wisconsin football's success or lack thereof this season? Whether it can improve its hit rate on transfer portal prospects.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Player Previews: What will OLB Justus Boone Bring From the Trenches of the SEC?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

New Badgers Assistant Coach Talks Plan to Relieve 'Starvation of Wins' in Madison

However much optimism there may be for 2026, and however much denial Wisconsin football's fanbase shrouds itself in, it's a truth universally acknowledged that under Luke Fickell, the Badgers have experienced their worst stretch of football since the early 1990s.

Sebastian Cheeks News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Player Previews: Can OLB Sebastian Cheeks Take the Leap Wisconsin is Banking On?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Predicting Where Wisconsin Football Will Improve, Regress in 2026

Ahead of an absolutely critical 2026 season, lots of arrows appear to be pointing upwards for Wisconsin football. Between a significantly easier schedule, a dazzling dual-threat quarterback and a financially reinforced roster, there's plenty to get excited about in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Ranking Wisconsin Football's Five New Position Coaches by Impact

Wisconsin football — and Wisconsin athletics as a whole, for that matter — have undergone significant change since the Badgers last took the field. There's the new-look roster, which features close to 50 new players between freshmen and the transfer portal.

Colton Joseph Among Top Three QBs Nationally in Eye-Popping Metric

The man tasked with resurrecting Wisconsin's offense, Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, has a legit claim to the best mobile quarterback in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 22

Ranking Wisconsin Football's Most Important Games in 2026

We're inching closer and closer to the start of the 2026 Wisconsin football season. With it comes a clean slate and what Badgers fans hope will be the start of a successful program moving forward.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 22

Every Transfer Expected to Make an Immediate Impact for Wisconsin Football

The 2026 Wisconsin Badgers look a whole lot different than they did last year, and one of the main reasons is a sprawling 33-man incoming transfer class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 22

The Team Wisconsin Football is Most Likely to Upset in 2026

As Wisconsin Football embarks on a long climb back towards respectability, the Badgers still have plenty to prove on the field. Look no further than their opener against Notre Dame on Sept.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Player Previews: LB Cooper Catalano Could Lead Wisconsin in Tackles

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Breaking Down the Three Position Battles That Will Define Wisconsin Football's Season

Spring ball is where we get a general outline of how a team will look; depth, rotations and playmakers at each position begin to take shape. But in fall camp, jobs are on the line.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Three Former Blue-Chip Recruits Finally Ready to Break out for Wisconsin Football

As a certain national college football writer likes to say, stars matter. But in 2026, stars arguably matter even more. Stars not only come with expectations, they come with a price tag.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Despite Offseason Wins, On3 Keeps Luke Fickell on Hot Seat

Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell has been on a bit of a heater in the past few months, staving off many of his critics. After building some momentum at the end of the 2025 season with wins over ranked Washington and Illinois, the Badgers have enjoyed one of the best offseasons they've had in a while.