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Wisconsin's Passing Attack Finally Wakes up With Ryan Hopkins Under Center

It's been a while since Wisconsin fans have had anything to get excited about with the passing game. The Badgers were shut out by Iowa last week, and moving the ball through the air has been a struggle for some time now.

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Wisconsin Finally Breaks a Frustrating Streak, but Luke Fickell Isn't Out of the Woods Yet

Wisconsin used to expect to go to a bowl game every year, and the program reached the postseason for over two decades straight. The sixth win of the season had not even been a conversation for fans in Madison for many years.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Rohrer's Reaction: Ryan Hopkins Gives Wisconsin New Hope at its Darkest Hour

As Al Pacino's character Michael Corleone said in a certain regrettable third installment in an otherwise legendary trilogy: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Wisconsin football experienced possibly its darkest hour in the Luke Fickell era last week in a 30-0 demolition at the hands of Iowa.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Instant Takeaways: Wisconsin's Offense is Reborn in Comfortable Win vs. Rutgers

The Badgers got back on track after a dismal defeat last weekend in Iowa City, manhandling Rutgers 31-10 in a cathartic, bounce-back victory at home. It was a little dicey in the first half, as Wisconsin stalled out in the red zone twice and only took a 13-10 lead into the locker room after 30 minutes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Winners and Losers: Wisconsin Finally has an Answer at Quarterback

Just like that, Wisconsin football is injected with new life. His name is Ryan Hopkins. The Badgers made a quarterback change with a month left in the season, and it couldn't've worked out better.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Three Things Wisconsin Must Show Against Rutgers Before Anyone Can Trust the Badgers

Wisconsin has shown this season that it can beat good football teams. The problem is that the Badgers have also shown they can turn around the following week and look like a completely different team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Wisconsin Gets a Big Boost From Transfer Big Man Against Delaware

Victory Onuetu isn’t like Badger bigs of the past. He’s not going to take five 3-pointers in a game, nor will he attack you off the dribble. But the Hofstra transfer presents an archetype in the frontcourt that Greg Gard simply hasn’t had.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Three Wisconsin Takeaways: Badgers' offense needs to catch up to their defense

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said the first game of the season fell short of the program's standards. Game two came much closer to hitting that mark.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Ryan Hopkins Could be Luke Fickell's Saving Grace—Or the Final Nail in the Coffin

The Colton Joseph era in Madison may already be over just two months in. Wisconsin is expected to start Ryan Hopkins at gunslinger in Week 10 against Rutgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Wisconsin banking that a heightened defensive focus pays off in 2026-27

MADISON, Wis. - Associated Head Coach Joe Krabbenhoft was adamant that Wisconsin's game plan last season wasn't to sacrifice its defense for a highly efficient offense.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Luke Fickell Should Be Back on the Hot Seat After the Iowa Fiasco

I think we all want to forget about the blowout loss to Iowa last weekend. I'm sure the players, and especially Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell, would like to.

Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs. Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens: Preview, Storylines

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin hopes its second game is closer to its standard. The Badgers won Monday's season opener, a 75-68 victory over Denver, but dealt with struggles beyond the typical first-game jitters.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Wisconsin's Latest Injury Report Could Spell Doom for its Offensive Line

Wisconsin's first-year offensive line coach Eric Mateos has certainly earned his paycheck in Madison this fall. The position coach has had to navigate a smattering of injuries and poor play that's forced him to shuffle his starting five up front on a near weekly basis.

Russell Wilson News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Should Wisconsin Consider Russell Wilson Before Another Program Hires Him?

Russell Wilson might be looking to get into coaching, and the first school to show interest isn't Wisconsin. Wilson reportedly interviewed for the head coaching job at NC State, where he played before transferring to Wisconsin in 2011.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

3 Wisconsin Badgers Who Could Be Difference-Makers During the Stretch Run

Wisconsin still has a lot to play for over these final four games. The Badgers are 5-3, a bowl game is back on the table and there's still a chance to put together a pretty good season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Wisconsin Has Four Games Left — How High Can the Badgers Realistically Finish?

I really don't know what to expect from Wisconsin anymore. Just when I start feeling pretty good about this team, something happens that makes me question it again.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Point guard Owen Foxwell already has the trust of the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - As he wrapped up another preseason practice and reviewed his new roster, including six new players, few players had head coach Greg Gard’s full confidence.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Jonathan Taylor's Future Is Up in the Air—Wisconsin Should Make His No. 23 Permanent

Jonathan Taylor could have a new team soon. Indianapolis has reportedly talked with teams about Taylor, and seeing Green Bay mentioned took me back to his days at Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Wisconsin's Defense Can't Keep Being Asked to Save the Offense

I don't blame Wisconsin's defense for what happened at Iowa. Yeah, they gave up 30 points, and that's never going to look good. But I kept watching Wisconsin's offense Saturday and wondering how long the defense was supposed to hold up.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Wisconsin Can't Afford to Let the Iowa Loss Follow It Home Against Rutgers

I was feeling a lot better about Wisconsin a week ago than I am right now. Beating USC will do that. I didn't expect the Badgers to win that game the way they did, and for the first time in a while I was interested to see where this thing might go.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Despite Blowout Loss to Iowa, Upset in the Big Ten Helps Strengthen Wisconsin's Resume

Wisconsin's glorious return to the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 was almost comically short-lived. The Badgers earned the No. 25 slot in the AP poll after their upset win over then-No 16 USC, but a hideous 30-0 blowout loss at the hands of Iowa predictably knocked Wisconsin out of the poll entirely; it's no longer even receiving votes.