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Former Wisconsin Football Cornerback Returning to College—To Play for SEC Team

Former Wisconsin Football Cornerback Returning to College—To Play for SEC Team

A former Wisconsin cornerback, who played for the Badgers for one season during the 2025 campaign, has elected to return to college. Only he won't run it back in Madison.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 8
Luke Fickell Says This is Where Wisconsin Football's 'Season Starts'—That's a Stretch

Luke Fickell Says This is Where Wisconsin Football's 'Season Starts'—That's a Stretch

After Wisconsin lost 41-13 to Notre Dame in the 2026 opener, competing ferociously with the Irish in the first half before crumbling in the second, head coach Luke Fickell's post-game press conference was all too familiar.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 7
PFF Grades and Notes from Wisconsin Football's Week 1 Loss to Notre Dame

PFF Grades and Notes from Wisconsin Football's Week 1 Loss to Notre Dame

After turning some heads in the first half by giving No. 4 Notre Dame all it could handle, the Badgers unceremoniously collapsed in the second half and wound up losing by a lopsided 41-13.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 7
Rohrer's Reaction: Badgers Show Growth, Make Familiar Mind-Numbing Mistakes

Rohrer's Reaction: Badgers Show Growth, Make Familiar Mind-Numbing Mistakes

Wisconsin hung tight with a national title contender for one half of football...and then completely fell apart in the second half, making it hard to be encouraged by whatever progress was perceived early in the game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 7
Wisconsin Football Week 1 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin Football Week 1 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin football fought valiantly in the first half, but ultimately showed its warts in a second-half blowout loss to No. 4 Notre Dame in Week 1. The Badgers have a short week as they now transition to prep for FCS Western Illinois.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 7
Wisconsin Football Week 1 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin Football Week 1 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin started off its 2026 season pretty much just about how we expected them to: with a blowout loss at the hands of Notre Dame under the lights at Lambeau Field.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 7
Three takeaways from Wisconsin's 41-13 loss to No.4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

Three takeaways from Wisconsin's 41-13 loss to No.4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Luke Fickell desperately wants to close the distance between Wisconsin and the top-end teams of college football. He made that abundantly clear when he uttered the word "gap" in rapid succession during his season-opening press conference.

Sean West News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 6

Watch: Wisconsin Badgers punter Sean West delivers an immaculate punt in season opener against Notre Dame

GREEN BAY, Wis. - It might be hyperbole, but University of Wisconsin junior punter Sean West may have delivered one of the greatest punts in the history of college football in Sunday's season opener.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 6

Wisconsin Football Gets Clarity on Status of Kevin Heywood, Emerson Mandell

Wisconsin football won't be at full strength when it opens the season at Lambeau Field on Sunday night. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, while Badgers' starting right tackle Kevin Heywood (lower body) is expected to play against Notre Dame, starting right guard Emerson Mandell (foot) is expected to sit out the contest.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 5

3 Potential Surprise Difference Makers for Wisconsin Football Against Notre Dame

Colton Joseph. Abu Sama. Mason Posa. Cooper Catalano. Badgers fans are well aware of the team's best players, the impact players that will write the headlines and have an outsized impact on the result of the game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

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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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 4

Wisconsin Football Bolsters Front Office Staff Days Before 2026 Season

Wisconsin continues to fortify its front office with the critical 2026 campaign right around the corner. The Badgers have hired Marcus Berry for a high-ranking player personnel role, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported Friday.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 3

Three Freshman That Will Play a Role for Wisconsin Against Notre Dame

Wisconsin's class of 2026 hasn't gotten a whole lot of attention this offseason outside of standout quarterback Ryan Hopkins, who immediately pushed for a spot on the Badgers' two-deep upon arriving in Madison.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 1
Wisconsin Badgers Football: 3 Keys to Eight Wins in 2026

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Viral Sports News / August 27
Former Wisconsin Badgers WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

Former Wisconsin Badgers WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

Another former Wisconsin Badgers receiver is looking for a new NFL home. The Arizona Cardinals have waived wide receiver Bryson Green as they began cutting the roster toward the regular-season deadline.

Mason Reiger News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Former Wisconsin Badgers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Wisconsin Badgers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Mason Reiger’s Wisconsin chapter was brief, productive, and typical of the program’s recent NFL pipeline: one year in Madison, real production on the edge, then a long shot in the league.

Joe Pavelski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20
Joe Pavelski Joins Wisconsin Badgers Staff

Joe Pavelski Joins Wisconsin Badgers Staff

Former player Joe Pavelski has found a new gig for the 2026-27 season, but it won’t be in the NHL. According to an announcement from the program, the University of Wisconsin has hired Pavelski as Director of Player Development.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Wisconsin Tight End Who Tragically Passed Away At 24

Cause Of Death Revealed For Wisconsin Tight End Who Tragically Passed Away At 24

The cause of death for former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh has been officially released four months after his sudden passing. Pugh died on March 30 at just 24 years old, according to a report from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office obtained by People.

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