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Luke Fickell says young Wisconsin Badgers running back may miss entire 2026 season with injury

Luke Fickell says young Wisconsin Badgers running back may miss entire 2026 season with injury

Gideon Ituka began his redshirt freshman season fourth on the Wisconsin Badgers depth chart. Part of a three-RB 2024 freshman class, Ituka remained on the sidelines while classmates Dilin Jones and Darrion Dupree received most of the carries along with veteran Cade Yacamelli to begin the year.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Luke Fickell used hometown connection to recruit transfer TE Jacob Harris to Wisconsin Badgers

Luke Fickell used hometown connection to recruit transfer TE Jacob Harris to Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell had to go all the way back to his days growing up in Westerville, Ohio in order to recruit tight end Jacob Harris in the transfer portal.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell fights 'through the storm' to regain his offense

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell fights 'through the storm' to regain his offense

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin junior guard John Blackwell has been through plenty of storms in his life, but we're not talking about rain clouds.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Badgers top young wide receiver will return to Wisconsin after testing out transfer portal

Badgers top young wide receiver will return to Wisconsin after testing out transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers thought they were going to lose wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. when he decided to enter the transfer portal late last month. After less than a week of testing out the waters in the portal, the true freshman changed his mind and announced his return to Madison Thursday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers remain in the market for a second transfer portal quarterback

Wisconsin Badgers remain in the market for a second transfer portal quarterback

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin it has landed its already landed its 2026 starting quarterback in the transfer portal in former Old Dominion junior Colton Joseph.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa sees Badgers as College Football Playoff team in 2026

Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa sees Badgers as College Football Playoff team in 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers exciting additions in the transfer portal are quickly raising expectations for the 2026 season. Having a much easier schedule, on paper, helps with that too.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers add more defensive line depth with former Big 12 veteran

Wisconsin Badgers add more defensive line depth with former Big 12 veteran

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin continued to rebuild its defensive line trenches through the transfer portal Thursday, as the Badgers landed former West Virginia defensive tackle Hammond Russell IV following his official visit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd speaks up on being ‘pushed around too much’

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd speaks up on being ‘pushed around too much’

The Wisconsin Badgers are back on track after beating the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, but not before things got chippy near the end of the contest, involving junior big man Nolan Winter and a technical foul on senior guard Nick Boyd.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers land experienced Ole Miss offensive lineman PJ Wilkins

Wisconsin Badgers land experienced Ole Miss offensive lineman PJ Wilkins

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to add to the offensive line via the transfer portal with the latest commitment being a notable one. PJ Wilkins announced early this afternoon that he would commit to Wisconsin after searching through his options in the transfer portal for a second time.

Preston Zachman News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers find Preston Zachman replacement at safety with SEC transfer Marvin Burks

Wisconsin Badgers find Preston Zachman replacement at safety with SEC transfer Marvin Burks

The only possible silver lining from Preson Zachman's season-ending injury in Week 3 was that he could obtain a medical redshirt and return for the 2026 campaign.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Veteran portal offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin Badgers from SEC school

Veteran portal offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin Badgers from SEC school

After losing three starters and several reserve offensive linemen to graduation and the transfer portal this offseason, the Wisconsin Badgers have taken major strides toward rebuilding the room.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers schedule to host one of the nation's top defensive freshmen

Wisconsin Badgers schedule to host one of the nation's top defensive freshmen

MADISON, Wis. - An elite college football team can never have enough edge rushers. It's part of the reason why Wisconsin isn't content with its early haul from the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers add transfer portal running back they missed on coming out of high school

Wisconsin Badgers add transfer portal running back they missed on coming out of high school

The Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal haul grew even larger Wednesday morning, as the team landed commitments from a trio of offensive players. Among the group is USC transfer running back Bryan Jackson, who has been linked to the Badgers since the start of the transfer portal window.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7

Wisconsin Badgers add experienced, reliable pass catcher in transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin has a new weapon for new quarterback Colton Joseph. With the transfer portal taking away two of their top receivers, the Badgers added an established pass catcher with the commitment of former Southeastern Louisiana star Jaylon Domingeaux following an official visit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers land coveted transfer portal left tackle with size and upside

Wisconsin Badgers land coveted transfer portal left tackle with size and upside

The Wisconsin Badgers aren't just landing promising young players in the transfer portal. They're taking them away from bigger programs that were also interested.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers lose NFL-caliber player to the transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers lose NFL-caliber player to the transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos is going to have nearly a brand-new starting unit when the Badgers convene for spring practices.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7

Badgers senior Nick Boyd's performance puts him on an impressive Wisconsin list

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes from Wisconsin's 80-72 win over UCLA, improving the Badgers to 10-5 overall and evening their conference record to 2-2. The Badgers are now 9-1 at home this season and moved to 383-74 (.838) all-time at the Kohl Center - the 10th-best all-time home record in the country among active venues.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 6

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