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Alabama Offers Current Wisconsin Football Commit, Lines up Game-Day Visit

Wisconsin football better hope this season goes as planned, because if it doesn't, its 2027 recruiting class is going to get picked apart by other schools just like the 2026 cycle.

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Why Luke Fickell Might Need to Pull Off an Upset to Keep His Job

One of the biggest talking points about Wisconsin football ahead of the 2026 season was the vastly easier schedule facing the Badgers ahead of a make-or-break year for head coach Luke Fickell and his staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 16

Quick Takeaways from Wisconsin Basketball's Big Ten Schedule Release

We already knew Wisconsin men's basketball's Big Ten opponents ahead of the 2026-27 season. Now, we know the Badgers' full lineup of Big Ten games and when each of them will take place.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 16

Eastern Michigan Head Coach Chris Creighton Outlines What Concerns Him About Facing Wisconsin

Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton is currently navigating one of the more unenviable tasks a Group of 6 skipper can be tasked with: facing back-to-back Power Four opponents on the road.

Braeden Carrington News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 16

Braeden Carrington Still Training With Badgers as Reunion Remains a Possibility

Wisconsin basketball's 15th and final roster spot remains open as the season rapidly approaches. The last time head coach Greg Gard addressed the media

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 16

Wisconsin Football Lands Surprising NIL Budget Ranking in National Survey

Wisconsin athletics' spending — or lack thereof — has been a big topic of conversation in 2026. After the poorly-guarded secret that the Badgers weren't

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 16

Report: Wisconsin Cancels 2027 Non-Conference Game, Schedules Upstart G6 Program

It remains to be seen if Luke Fickell and his staff will still be prowling the sidelines of Camp Randall Stadium in 2027. But if Fickell and his crew survive this fall, they'll face a different opponent than they initially expected to in next season's non-conference slate.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Luke Fickell Names the Offensive Lineman who Must Improve for Wisconsin Football

The Badgers' offensive front has had its positives and negatives through two weeks. The good? Though it's not dominating its opponents quite yet, the Badgers' offensive line looks extremely physical, and it's already getting off the ball much better than it has in recent years.

Colton Joseph News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Badgers Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Colton Joseph, Tressel's Defense, More Ahead of Week 3

The Badgers have one more tune-up game before they jump into the waters of Big Ten play. Of course, Wisconsin already faced a top team and it didn't go too well, but they get a slight breather in the form of a FCS school and a MAC school before the conference slate begins.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Wisconsin Football Pushing for Five-Star Prospect After Game-Day Visit to Madison

The Badgers are quietly making a run at one of the nation's top defensive prospects. Wisconsin football hosted Jalanie George for their Week 2 win over Western Illinois, according to 247Sports.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Wisconsin Football Skunked from Bowl Game Projections

Sitting at 1-1 early in the season, the Wisconsin football team has yet to play in a conference game, but college bowl game projections are still alive and well.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 15

Wisconsin Football Buy Or Sell: Ryan Hopkins, Problematic Defense, Elite Special Teams

We are two weeks into the Wisconsin football season, and I still don't think we've learned anything definitive about this team. The first half of the Notre Dame game and the first quarter of the Western Illinois game would suggest this is a vastly improved team from a season ago.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

B1G Power Rankings: Badgers Inch Higher as Conference Endures Week 2 Bloodbath

Outside of Michigan upsetting Oklahoma in the Big House, Week 2 was a rough look for the Big Ten. Ohio State collapsed against Texas in the second half.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

One of Wisconsin Football's Biggest Question Marks is now a 'Weapon' for the Badgers

Heading into the 2026 season, Wisconsin football's roster appeared better resourced and significantly reinforced after the dismal 4-8 campaign a year ago.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

Wisconsin Football Stock Report: Who’s Up and Who’s Down After Win Over Western Illinois

Wisconsin got in the win column for the first time in 2026, downing FCS Western Illinois 36-9 on Saturday. There were both bright spots and areas for improvement in the home opener at Camp Randall Stadium.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

The Real Concern for Wisconsin Football's Defense Through Two Weeks

The Badgers knew they were going to have to be able to hang their hat on a stout defense this fall if they want to turn their program around. With fourth-year

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

Game Time for Wisconsin Football's Huge Clash With Penn State Announced

Wisconsin football now officially knows when it will kick off Big Ten play. The Badgers will open their 2026 conference season against Penn State on Sept.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 14

Wisconsin Football Report Card: Grading Every Position After Western Illinois Win

After suffering a lopsided defeat against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Week 1, Wisconsin bounced back with a victory over Western Illinois in Week 2.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

PFF Grades and Notes From Wisconsin Football's Week 2 Win Over Western Illinois

It's safe to say a home game against an FCS opponent did little to satiate Wisconsin football's increasingly nervous fanbase. Though the Badgers won by 27 points, they went quiet during the middle of the game and quarterback Colton Joseph had a rather concerning performance throwing the football.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

Wisconsin Football Week 2 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin football's win over Western Illinois in Week 2 didn't exactly satiate an extremely nervous fanbase. After starting hot, the Badgers' offense had its share of struggles and Western Illinois managed to possess the ball and string together a few long drives.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

Wisconsin Football Week 2 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin football authored a Week 2 victory that left most of its fans, at least the most visibly online ones, miserable. It wasn't the wire-to-wire domination

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 13

Grading Each Phase of Wisconsin's Victory in its Home Opener

Week two is in the books and Wisconsin is in the win column for the first time in 2026. Was it pretty? Absolutely not, but it was a win. With just one game remaining before hitting the ground running in the Big Ten, there’s a lot for this team to clean up.

Colton Joseph News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 12

Why it's Not Time to Panic About Colton Joseph Despite Struggles vs. Western Illinois

It wasn't the most consistent against Notre Dame, but Colton Joseph looked good in his Badgers debut; fiery and competitive with some dangerous mobility and an arm with upside.

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.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 1

Wisconsin Badgers Football: 3 Keys to Eight Wins in 2026

One year ago, I laid out three keys for the Badgers to win eight games in 2025: rebuild the running game, improve on money downs and win the middle eight.