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Badgers starter enters transfer portal after Wisconsin failed to recruit his brother

The Wisconsin Badgers are left with a significant lack of experience at the cornerback position after their latest departure via the transfer portal. Cornerback Geimere Latimer's decision to leave wasn't too surprising though, and it's not hard to guess where he'll end up next.

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Wisconsin Badgers preparing for powerhouse #1 Kentucky Wildcats during NCAA semifinals

After a thrilling win over Texas, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on December 18th in Missouri to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky is one of the strongest teams in the country with a current 25 match win streak going and just two losses suffered all season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 16

It's time to press the panic button on the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team

Wisconsin looked to be turning a corner after blowing Northwestern out of the water and dismantling Marquette in back-to-back games earlier this month.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 16

3 Badgers football players seeking 5th year of eligibility could get a ruling soon

Three Wisconsin Badgers Football players' ongoing legal dispute with the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility took a significant step forward Wednesday afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 16

Wisconsin Badgers lose a key front office staffer for second straight offseason

Staffers and assistant coaches from winning programs are often poached by other programs for larger positions. Wisconsin under Luke Fickell certainly hasn't been a winning program.

Wisconsin Badgers basketball get unfortunate poll update before Villanova game

The Wisconsin Badgers entered the 2025-26 college basketball season ranked 24th in the AP Poll. But they are no longer ranked in that poll — and in at least another one.

Christian Alliegro News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Star LB Alliegro, Badgers set to part ways following gritty 2025 season

The Wisconsin Badgers and successful Avon Old Farms (CT) linebacker Christian Alliegro are likely moving forward in different directions. Alliegro, a former prep school lacrosse star who picked up football on the side, was a three-star linebacker in the 2023 recruiting class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 15

Wisconsin Badgers in contact with strong Slippery Rock defensive back

The Wisconsin Badgers have reached out to a talented Division-II transfer corner back with over 30 offers since his recent portal entry. Wisconsin has a history of reaching out to levels outside of the FBS in order to pluck both the best talent and the most logical fits within the team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

Growing list of quality QBs becoming available for Wisconsin Badgers in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers need to find a new starting quarterback this winter in the transfer portal. With two weeks before the portal officially opens, Luke Fickell and his staff already have a nice group to start choosing from.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

New need emerges on Wisconsin Badgers defense after departures in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers entered the offseason well situated with a deep group of talented linebackers. Now, two weeks before the transfer portal opens, that same position group looks thin after three key players announced their intentions to leave.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

Wisconsin Badgers are pursuing transfer portal safety with freakish track speed

The Wisconsin Badgers are interested in adding some major speed to their secondary. As Luke Fickell and his staff scour the transfer portal, they identified a target at safety who happens to also be an All-American track runner.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

Wisconsin Badgers lose another starting linebacker to the transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - The dominance of freshman inside linebacker Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa have pushed out another veteran, as junior inside linebacker Christian Alliegro will reportedly enter the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

Carter Booth's slip of the tongue creates viral moment for Wisconsin Badgers volleyball

University of Wisconsin senior Carter Booth refuses to lose. So, knowing that her senior season would be extended at least one more game, the Badger middle blocker let her emotions flow, creating an uncensored viral moment.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

Kelly Sheffield delivers the ultimate flex after Wisconsin Badgers reach another Final Four

Kelly Sheffield took the window seat for his team's flight home from Austin, Texas, and was more than willing to share his elbow room. Fresh off leading

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 15

Wisconsin Badgers have a lot to figure out at running back after injury-riddled season

The Wisconsin Badgers entered the 2025 season trying to sort out all the upside they had in a young backfield They finished the 2025 season still trying to figure out what the future of the running back position is going to look like.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 14

Wisconsin Badgers injuries don't excuse coaching missteps from Luke Fickell in bad 2025 season

The Wisconsin Badgers dealt with major injuries all season long that made life a lot more difficult for Luke Fickell and his coaching staff each week. It's clear that they were a major factor in the team's 4-8 record this season, but they don't excuse or explain away everything that went wrong for the team this season.