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Wisconsin Football's FPI Rating Conveys Clear Message About Where Badgers Stand in Big Ten

Wisconsin Football's FPI Rating Conveys Clear Message About Where Badgers Stand in Big Ten

First, the elephant in the room — ESPN's FPI ratings are notoriously controversial. Even looking past the clear conflict of interest, with the network broadcasting (and clearly favoring) more SEC teams, the metric has made some questionable takes over the years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Which Badgers Could Have a Posa, Catalano-type Breakout in 2026?

If it wasn't for the emergence of stud true freshman linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano last fall, there's a real possibility Wisconsin football finishes 2-10 and drops every game it plays against Power Four competition.

Emerson Mandell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11
Player Previews: Back at OG, Emerson Mandell Looks Poised to Thrive

Player Previews: Back at OG, Emerson Mandell Looks Poised to Thrive

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10
Why Shawn Eichorst Doubters are Focused on the Wrong Things

Why Shawn Eichorst Doubters are Focused on the Wrong Things

First of all, let me be clear — I'm not entirely sold on Wisconsin's new athletic director Shawn Eichorst one way or another. There's positives and negatives to his track record.

Kevin Heywood News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Player Previews: OT Kevin Heywood's Time has Finally Come in Madison

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10
Building the Ideal 2026 Wisconsin Football Uniform Schedule

Building the Ideal 2026 Wisconsin Football Uniform Schedule

Yesterday, Wisconsin unveiled new uniforms for the collision with Notre Dame at Lambeau, including red helmets for the first time since 2014. The uniforms, which I think are best summed up as the Badgers’ equivalent of the NFL’s color rush looks, got me thinking about which uniforms I’d like to see in each game of Wisconsin’s schedule.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

The Three Most Intriguing Athletes on Wisconsin Football's Defense

The Badgers' defense looks like the strength of their team at the moment, and that unit is populated by some freaky athletes. As Wisconsin football continues to fly well under the radar, so will these players.

NFL News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

Wisconsin Football Revives Red Helmets for Notre Dame Blockbuster at Lambeau

The last time Wisconsin football wore a brand new alternate uniform, it got throttled by Notre Dame at Soldier Field. The Badgers are hoping to avenge that loss Sept.

Why new Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Won't Stop Talking About Texas

Why new Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Won't Stop Talking About Texas

Wisconsin athletics is many things — proud, storied, iconic, and one of the primary economic drivers of the state. But one thing it's not? University of Texas-Austin athletics.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

The Three Most Intriguing Athletes on Wisconsin Football's Offense

They may not make Bruce Feldman's freaks list, but Wisconsin football has some intriguing athletes on the roster ahead of the 2026 season. Of course, plenty of players carry a ton of intrigue heading into an extremely critical season in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / July 7
College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

Player Previews: Can TE Emmett Bork Sneak up the Depth Chart?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7
Three Reasons for Optimism, Three Reasons for Concern for Wisconsin Football in 2026

Three Reasons for Optimism, Three Reasons for Concern for Wisconsin Football in 2026

Despite the national media continuing to sleep on Wisconsin ahead of the 2026 season, plenty of arrows appear to be pointing upwards in Madison. But while

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7
How New Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Plans to Replicate Texas' Success at Wisconsin

How New Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Plans to Replicate Texas' Success at Wisconsin

Say what you will about Wisconsin's new athletic director Shawn Eichorst — and much ink has certainly already been spilt — he spent the last eight years at the right-hand man to Texas' Chris Del Conte, one of the most revered athletic directors (and programs) in the sport.

Grant Stec News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 6

Player Previews: Is the Third Season the Charm for TE Grant Stec?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 5

Predicting Three Wisconsin Football Depth Chart Shakeups this Summer

As football season inches closer, we've reached the calm before the storm of media days and fall camp thats takes us up to kickoff. And in In the dog days of the summer, no one's job is set in stone just yet.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 5
Player Previews: Can Wisconsin's Offense Feature WR Malachi Coleman's Athleticism?

Player Previews: Can Wisconsin's Offense Feature WR Malachi Coleman's Athleticism?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 4

Player Previews: WR Shamar Rigby Could be a Big-Time Sleeper for Wisconsin

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 4

Player Previews: Can WR Jaylon Domingeaux Make Noise at the FBS Level?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 3

Player Previews: Will WR Eugene Hilton Jr's Loyalty be Rewarded?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

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