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Three things to watch as Wisconsin Badgers play their exhibition game at Green Bay

MADISON, Wis. - The next warm-up round for the University of Wisconsin includes a short bus ride north with its red road jerseys. Five days after opening its exhibition season with a 94-71 win over UW-Parkside, the Badgers will travel to Green Bay to face the Phoenix in a preseason tune-up tonight at the Resch Center (6:30 p.m.).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 14

Wisconsin's Offense Could Get Big Boost With Several Key Players Poised to Return at No. 12 UCLA

Wisconsin's initial injury report for the Badgers' massive road test at No. 12 UCLA looks quite promising. The two biggest question marks, health-wise, headed into Week 7 were starting tailback Abu Sama and starting center Austin Kawecki.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 14

Wisconsin Basketball's '27 Recruiting Class Suffers Serious Blow as Four-Star Decommits

The Badgers were on their way to assembling one of their best basketball recruiting classes of all time in 2027. With two four-star backcourt players in

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 14

Spread & Over/Under Predictions for Wisconsin at No. 12 UCLA

Wisconsin finds itself road underdogs once again after easily covering the spread in a blowout homecoming win over Michigan State in Week 5. The Badgers, fresh of a bye week, now must face red-hot UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday evening as they look to remain perfect in conference play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 14

Wisconsin Women's Hockey Swept by WCHA Rival, New No. 1 Team

The back-to-back reigning national champion Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey program opened the college hockey season atop the national polls. UW's time at No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 13

Wisconsin men's hockey reaches new high in 2026-27 rankings

A pair of wins against head coach Mike Hastings' former program gave the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team a boost in the rankings. Early in his fourth season in Madison, Hastings took UW on the road to Mankato for a two-game series against the Minnesota State Mavericks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 13

Despite Increasingly Real Chances, Wisconsin Must Beat UCLA Before We Use 'P' Word

Say what you will about this new era of college football we find ourselves navigating; the 12-team College Football Playoff has allowed significantly more fanbases to dream bigger for significantly longer.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 12

KenPom Underestimates Wisconsin Basketball in Preseason Rankings

Sleep on Wisconsin basketball in the offseason. Act surprised when its new pieces fit seamlessly into one of the most entertaining systems in the country.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 12

Wisconsin Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Badgers

Over the last few seasons Wisconsin basketball has found themselves in a good place, but it’s not exactly a great place. Overall, Greg Gard has done a solid job leading this Badgers program for more than a decade though the results just haven’t been there when they mattered most.

Prized Wisconsin Football Commit Picks up Ohio State Offer Amidst Dominant Season

It was only a matter of time before blue blood programs started to take notice of Wisconsin halfback commit Kingston Allen. The Green Bay Notre Dame Academy Star is in the midst of an absolutely dominant season, eviscerating the competition in his senior year following his commitment to the Badgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

One of Wisconsin basketball's star freshmen won't play for the Badgers this season

MADISON, Wis. - Twelve of the 15 players on Wisconsin's roster saw action in Saturday's 94-71 exhibition victory over UW-Parkside, the unofficial start to the 2026-27 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

Key Wisconsin PFF Stats and Notes at the Badgers' Bye Week

The Badgers are nearly halfway through their season, sitting at 4-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten. It's been a tremendous start for Wisconsin by most measures, and the Badgers appear to have everything in front of them ahead of their toughest stretch of the season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

Wisconsin basketball shows a good foundation in exhibition win over UW-Parkside

MADISON, Wis - The first glimpse of a new-look roster showed plenty of promise for the Badgers. Wisconsin began its 2026-27 exhibition season with a stress-free 94-71 victory over UW-Parkside Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center, a win defined by efficient offense and improved defense against an overmatched opponent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

The 10 Most Impressive Wisconsin Football Players at the Bye Week

The Badgers, as a team, have authored an impressive start to the season, sitting at 4-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play. After a disappointing loss against Notre Dame in the opener, Wisconsin has rattled off four straight wins, three of which have been blowout victories and the other a 17-point comeback on the road.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

Grading Every Defensive Starter for Wisconsin Football at the Bye Week

Wisconsin's defense looks as good as it has yet in the Mike Tressel era in Madison. The Badgers are coming off a stifling defensive performance against Michigan State in which they held the Spartans to three points, 108 passing yards on 47% completion and 127 rushing yards on 2.8 yards per carry.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

Three things to watch during Wisconsin Badgers basketball's exhibition opener

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin basketball is once again ready to take center stage. As preparations continue for next month's season opener, the Badgers begin their three-game exhibition schedule today against UW-Parkside (12 p.m./BTN+) at the Kohl Center in the 10th annual Garding Against Cancer game.

Braeden Carrington News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 9

How Wisconsin Basketball is Handling the Uncertainty of Braeden Carrington's Eligibility

College basketball is almost officially upon us. With Big Ten Media Days having concluded, and tip-off less than a month out with exhibition games already underway, we're racing towards the start of what promises to be one of the most unique seasons the sport has ever seen.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

Greg Gard Names Wisconsin Basketball's Most Improved Player at Big Ten Media Days

We're deep into football season, with the Badgers sitting at a strong 4-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play at the bye week nearly halfway into the season.

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / October 1

Wisconsin has massive win on recruiting trail after Penn State upset, but Luke Fickell has work to do

It feels like it has been a while since the Wisconsin Badgers picked up a big recruiting win.

After comeback win, Wisconsin has plenty to clean up vs. Michigan St.

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Wisconsin Stuns Penn State With Massive Comeback in Happy Valley!

The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season Saturday, storming back to defeat No. 13 Penn State 24-20 at Beaver Stadium.

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / September 26

Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

No. 21 Florida finding identity behind Jadan Baugh, Duke Clark

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning

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The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz