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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

3 Games for Wisconsin Fans to Watch With the Badgers on a Bye Week

Wisconsin has its first and only bye week of the season this fall in Week 6, enjoying a week without a game after rattling off four straight wins. It's hardly a week off, however, as practice and preparation for the remainder of the season continue to be in full swing.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

Grading Every Offensive Starter for Wisconsin Football at the Bye Week

The Wisconsin football offense has been somewhat unexpected through five games. While the Badgers have at times struggled to run the football (their 153.0 rushing yards per game ranks No.

Jaylon Domingeaux News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

How WR Jaylon Domingeaux's Return Could Impact Wisconsin Football's Offense

Life has been good for Wisconsin football recently. After a disappointing (albeit entirely expected) loss to now-No.3 Notre Dame in the opener, the Badgers have ripped off four straight wins, each one arguably better than the last.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

Wisconsin Football is a Top 3 Most-Watched Team in the Country This Season

For better or for worse, the fourth (and most critical) installment in the Luke Fickell era at Wisconsin has garnered plenty of eyeballs early in the 2026 college football season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 7

Down 2 Starters in the Frontcourt, Badgers Backups Made 'Tremendous Strides' This Offseason

Wisconsin basketball is set to return one of the most experienced and dangerous frontcourt duos in the country with Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp. The problem for the Badgers with the season less than a month out?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 7

Blue-Chip Wisconsin Commit Leads Nation in Yards and Touchdowns Through 7 Games

Wisconsin running back commit Kingston Allen has been nothing short of utterly dominant in 2026. The tailback, who's a consensus four-star recruit and ranked as high as the No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 7

Potential Key Offensive Piece Could be Poised to Return for Wisconsin Football

The most productive wide receiver Wisconsin signed out of the transfer portal could be closing in on his Badgers debut. FCS Southeastern Louisiana transfer

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5 Wisconsin Football Overreactions From the Badgers' First 5 Games

Wisconsin football is positioned just about as well as it can be through five games. The Badgers lost their opener against a stacked Notre Dame team — as they were universally expected to — but have since won four straight games including a road upset of then-No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 6

Wisconsin Basketball Guard Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Wisconsin basketball has already sustained a season-ending injury before the team's first preseason exhibition game. UW Stats and Info announced Tuesday afternoon that freshman guard Josh Manchester is out for the entirety of the 2026-27 season after undergoing successful shoulder surgery.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 6

Wisconsin Football Loses Commitment from 2027 Edge Rusher

The 2027 recruiting class for the Wisconsin football team took a hit today with the decommitment of one of its players. 3-star edge rusher Darin Graham announced his de-commitment from the Badgers on his 'X' account, thanking the coaching staff, but he will be reopening his recruitment and searching for a new home.

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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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.

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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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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.

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