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Wisconsin Badgers Re-Offer Strong 2027 Four-Star Wide Receiver

The Wisconsin Badgers football staff has begun to shift the recruiting focus towards the 2027 cycle by extending multiple offers. Wisconsin previously traveled high and low within the 2026 recruiting cycle to find players that fit both scheme and cultural needs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Strong 2026 Four-Star OT Likely Out of Conversation

While the 2026 recruiting cycle has begun to wrap up for the Wisconsin football program, there are still a number of names left to hear from. Wisconsin worked the 2026 cycle hard and found many major recruiting wins such as the commitments of Jayden Petit, Amari Latimer, and Zachary Taylor, who all headline the class for the Badgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Badgers Working Impressive 2026 Three-Star OL

With the Wisconsin football staff putting finishing touches on the 2026 recruiting class, one name still stands at the top of the board. Kamari Blair, a high three-star 2026 offensive tackle, stands tall at 6-foot-6-inches and roughly 280-pounds.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football: Strong Four-Star 2026 Safety Picks SEC Program Over Badgers

The Wisconsin football program has unfortunately lost a tough recruiting battle to the Tennessee Volunteers after months of work had been done. Jowell Combay, a 2026 class four-star safety, announced his commitment to Tennessee yesterday in a rather shocking move to some.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 10

Badgers cornerback says Jeff Grimes’s offense is the toughest he’s faced at Wisconsin

Wisconsin is hoping for a big jump offensively in 2025. The Wisconsin Badgers had a strong spring ball as they debuted their new-look offense and defense that included both schematic and personnel changes this offseason.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 10

Badgers assistant on freshman center: He’s ‘something we haven't seen around here in a long time’

Joe Krabbenhoft had high praise for a freshman recently. The Wisconsin Badgers put together a big freshman class for the 2025 cycle, landing four recruits: four-star guard Zach Kinziger, three-star center Will Garlock, New Zealand guard Hayden Jones, and Lithuanian forward Aleksas Bieliauskas.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Wisconsin Badgers play in two of College Football's Top 25 rivalries, according to The Athletic

The history of the Big Ten makes it so the Wisconsin Badgers' rivalry games just mean more than other programs around the country. The Athletic ranked the Top 100 college football rivalries, and two of the Badgers' oldest battles ranked in the Top 25.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 10

Has Wisconsin’s program prestige been slipping in recent years?

Wisconsin hasn’t seen their regular success in the Big Ten. When it comes to the Wisconsin Badgers for the 2025 season, ‘expectations’ has been a key word tossed around.

Andrew Van Ginkel News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Badgers: NFL’s Andrew Van Ginkel Announcement Stirs Emotions

Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is coming off a breakout season in the NFL. After playing his first five seasons in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, Van Ginkel took his talents to the NFC North, signing a two-year contract worth $20 million with the Vikings in 2024.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

Wisconsin fans pointing out mistakes for Badgers in EA Sports College Football 26 video game

EA Sports is releasing its College Football 26 video game this week, and Wisconsin Badgers fans who pre-ordered it have already been playing with early access.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

College Football hot seat index shows pressure is mounting on Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers

Luke Fickell isn't quite on the hot seat entering the 2025 season, but it's clear that the pressure is mounting on his staff to get the Wisconsin Badgers back on track.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 9

Badgers 4-star safety target with 33 scholarship offers commits to SEC school

Wisconsin missed out on another defensive back heading to the SEC. With official visits in the rearview, the Wisconsin Badgers are in wait-and-see mode with the remainder of their targets, with several announcing their commitment in July.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

College basketball insider thinks John Blackwell will be a star in Big Ten this season

A new star is budding in Madison. Or at least that's what CBS Sports' college basketball insider Jon Rothstein thinks. He sees rising junior John Blackwell as a candidate to surprise the conference and earn first-team All-Big Ten honors.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 9

Badgers pushing near top 15 in latest way-too-early Top 25 rankings

Could Wisconsin start the year as a top 15 team? The Wisconsin Badgers have a set roster for the 2025 season, landing their final transfer late last month to get to 14 scholarship players and one walk-on for the upcoming year.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 9

How many top-100 transfers did the Badgers land this offseason?

Wisconsin picked up five transfers in the portal this offseason. Were there any marquee additions? The Wisconsin Badgers were busy in the transfer portal this offseason, landing five commits to round out their roster for the 2025 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 8

Wisconsin Football Kicks Off Recruitment of Impressive 2027 Four-Star Wide Receiver

The Wisconsin football staff recently extended a scholarship offer to a strong wide receiver early on in the recruiting process. Cam Wade, a 2027 four-star wide receiver from Tennessee, earned a scholarship from the Wisconsin staff days ago after recently picking up an offer from the Tennessee Volunteers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 8

Which Strong 2027 Wisconsin Football In-State Targets Could the Badgers Secure?

The Wisconsin football staff has begun to take a much closer look at the 2027 recruiting class, and the staff will not have to look far. Currently, the state of Wisconsin holds three four-star recruits in the 2027 cycle with tight end Korz Loken and offensive linemen Cole Reiter and Richie Flanigan.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 8