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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.

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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 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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Transfer Guard Makes Major Impact in His Wisconsin Debut

It wasn’t pretty, but Wisconsin got off to a 1-0 start on Monday night as it defeated Denver 75-68 at the Kohl Center. This is a roster that’s expected to take time to gel, and that was very much evident in the season-opener.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

PFF Grades and Notes from the Badgers Brutal Blowout Loss at Iowa

Wisconsin may have effectively lost all of the positive vibes and good grace it had generated via a 5-2 start to the season after yet another incomprehensibly bad performance against Iowa, head coach Luke Fickell's fourth loss to the Hawkeyes in four tries.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Wisconsin men's hockey climbs to No. 1 with best start in 26 years

With a dominant sweep of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and a loss by a different Big Ten conference title contender, Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey rose one spot in the national polls—ascending to the very top.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Luke Fickell Updates Wisconsin's QB Situation After Colton Joseph Benched for Ryan Hopkins vs. Iowa

Amidst an ugly blowout defeat at the hands of Iowa, and with starting quarterback Colton Joseph a mere 5-of-14 passing for 90 yards late in the third quarter, Wisconsin made a change at gunslinger and inserted true freshman Ryan Hopkins.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Two remade rosters meet in Wisconsin basketball's 2026-27 season opener

For the first time in nearly eight months, the University of Wisconsin is set to play a meaningful basketball game. Seeing its new roster win all three of its exhibition games, Wisconsin opens its 129th season of men's basketball tonight when it hosts Denver at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Wisconsin Football Tumbles Out of the Rankings After Blowout Loss to Iowa

Following the massive win over the USC Trojans a week ago, the Wisconsin football team was riding high. Sitting at 5-2, the best record the team has had in what feels like forever, the Badgers looked like a program on the rise, hurdling towards relevance again.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Five questions for the Wisconsin Badgers entering the basketball season

MADISON, Wis. - It's time for the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team to begin its journey. The Badgers overhauled their roster for the second straight season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 1

Wisconsin Football Report Card: Grading Every Offensive Position After Embarrassing Loss to Iowa

Traveling to Iowa City for the 100th meeting of a historic rivalry, Wisconsin (5-3, 3-2) failed to exorcise its black-and-yellow demons, suffering a humiliating 30-0 defeat at the hands of Iowa (6-2, 3-2).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 1

Wisconsin Football Week 9 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis vs. Iowa

Wisconsin's offense was a mess in its ugly 30-0 loss to Iowa. The Badgers could never get going against the Hawkeyes, and for the second straight year, they were shut out at the hands of one of their biggest rivals.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 1

Preview to Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs. Denver Pioneers

Wisconsin basketball is ready to start having its games actually count. After a lengthy preseason and three exhibition games, Wisconsin is ready to start building its profile when it opens the 2026-27 season against the Denver Pioneers at the Kohl Center on Monday night.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 31

Rohrer's Reaction: Luke Fickell Comes up Short When it Counts Yet Again

Once is an incident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is a pattern. So what's four straight disheartening losses to the Badgers' bitter rival Iowa under head coach Luke Fickell, the last three of which have been utterly soul-crushing, humiliating defeats that raised questions about every facet of Wisconsin's program?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 31

Badgers Flip Blue-Chip WR From Big Ten Rival Immediately After Abysmal Performance at Iowa

Wisconsin football desperately needed some good news after its streak of stunning incompetence against Iowa continued Saturday in Iowa City. It got just that in the form of a commitment from 2027 wideout Dontay Tyson, who flipped to Wisconsin from Washington.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Wisconsin Badgers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has been released from the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad, ending his initial run with the team after a long, winding path from Division II to the NFL.

Sebastian Cheeks News / Yardbarker / October 27

Wisconsin is confident after win over USC, but Iowa will be a tough test

The Wisconsin Badgers feel they can beat everyone after laying a whoopin' on the USC Trojans in Week 8 of the college football season.

Newly-ranked No. 25 Wisconsin preps for Heartland Trophy game vs. Iowa

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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.

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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

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