Wisconsin Badgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Player Previews: How Long Until QB Ryan Hopkins Debuts 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.

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Why Baboucarr Ann, Jalen Brown Could Change Wisconsin Basketball

For all of the excitement Wisconsin basketball has produced the past few seasons, the Badgers have struggled to get over the hump and earn legitimate consideration as serious national contenders.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 26

With Two Elite Guards, Wisconsin Basketball Building Top 2027 Recruiting Class

Wisconsin basketball could be on its way to constructing one of its best recruiting classes of all time. The Badgers' 2027 class got off to a bang when they added elite, consensus four-star combo guard Jalen Brown from Wauwatosa West High School just outside of Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 26

Way Too Early Wisconsin Football Opponent Preview: Western Illinois

As mentioned in the first installment of this series previewing each Wisconsin opponent for the 2026 season. In today’s edition, I’ll dive into the first of your classic early-season opponents that the Badgers should defeat soundly at Camp Randall.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 25

Player Previews: Can QB Colton Joseph Resurrect Wisconsin's Offense?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 25

Former Wisconsin Star Goes Unselected in the NBA Draft

Former Badgers guard Nick Boyd continued the recent Wisconsin basketball tradition of transferring into the program and having a breakout season. Like AJ Storr and John Tonje before him, Boyd came to Madison from the transfer portal as a relatively overlooked prospect, but ended up looking like one of the steals of the portal by season's end.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 24

Four-Star Badgers Commit's Senior Season of High School Suddenly in Jeopardy

One of the key building blocks of Wisconsin's excellent 2027 recruiting haul is suddenly in danger of weathering a very strange — or perhaps non-existent — senior season of high school football.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 23

Three Badgers Who Should be Getting More Attention This Offseason

Which Badgers should be a bigger part of the offseason discourse as we inch towards the 2026 season? We can learn a lot about a college football team in the offseason, particularly as spring and fall camp unfold.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 23

Rising Badgers Underclassman Reveals Teams Tried to Poach Him This Offseason

Wisconsin basketball relied on a bevy of experienced guards in its backcourt last season, not leaving many minutes for the team's two true freshmen guards, Zach Kinziger and Hayden Jones.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 23

Where Wisconsin Stands Among Big Ten CFP Contenders According to On3

Wisconsin football has yet to sniff relevance in the expanded, 12-team era of the College Football Playoff. The Badgers have very clearly trended downwards

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 22

Star Badgers Forward Undergoes Offseason Ankle Surgery

Wisconsin basketball is already managing and monitoring injuries with the season opener still over four months away. The Badgers' most prized retention

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 22

Wisconsin OL Coach Eric Mateos Names the Player Who's Impressed Him This Summer

It's something of a general consensus at this point that if Wisconsin football is going to return to — and eventually surpass — its glory days, the offensive line must lead the charge as the Badgers re-establish their physical, pound-the-rock mentality.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 21

One Big Sleeper at Each Position on Wisconsin Football's Defense

Wisconsin football knew it had to upgrade its defense this offseason — particularly its defensive backfield, which ranked No. 62 in the nation in passing yards allowed per game.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 21

One Big Sleeper at Each Position on Wisconsin Football's Offense

There'll be plenty of new faces in the Cardinal and White when Wisconsin football runs out of the tunnel at Lambeau Field for the season opener against Notre Dame.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 21

How Wisconsin Basketball's Returning Production Stacks Up With the Big Ten

One of college basketball's most time-honored traditions — particularly within the Big Ten — is sleeping on the Wisconsin Badgers in the summertime. From

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 20

Three Sleeper Teams to Watch Out For on Wisconsin Football's Schedule

After multiple seasons of what's felt like pure football despair in Madison, the Badgers appear to finally have a solid outlook for this fall — thanks in no small part to the schedule gods gifting Wisconsin the easiest slate in the Big Ten on paper.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 20

Three Hot Takes as Wisconsin Basketball Tips Off Summer Practices

Wisconsin basketball is back at it. Summer practices officially started on Monday, June 15, as the Badgers welcome seven new players into their facility (with an eighth still waiting on his Visa to be approved).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 20

Badgers International Recruit Clarifies Visa Issues As Offseason Practices Begin

Wisconsin basketball tipped off its offseason practices this week, and a whopping seven new players arrived in Madison this offseason as the Badgers reload ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 19

National Outlet Picks Every Badgers Game In 2026—Where They're Spot On and Where They're Dead Wrong

All of the sudden, Big Ten Media Days are just over a month a way, immediately followed by the start of fall camp. By then, its a matter of mere weeks before toe meets leather at Lambeau Field and the 2026 campaign is underway.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 19

Why Holding Onto Prized DB Mekhi Williams Could Be a Tall Order For Wisconsin Football

Forget turning the Wisconsin football program around — if head coach Luke Fickell manages to hang onto treasured four-star defensive back recruit Mekhi Williams, he might deserve a statue next to Barry Alvarez outside of Kellner Hall.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 19

Four-Star Top Wisconsin Basketball Target Leaning Towards Picking Badgers

Wisconsin basketball has already put together a strong 2027 recruiting class in what's felt like a matter of weeks. To get things started, head coach Greg Gard and company landed their highest-ranked guard recruit ever in four-star Wauwatosa West combo guard Jalen Brown.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 19

Wisconsin Commit's Viral Clip Receives the Honey Badger's Seal of Approval

The Wisconsin football team hit a home run when they landed a commitment from four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams at the beginning of the month. The Badgers' top-ranked recruit launched the program into the top 15 of national recruiting rankings.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 18

Four-Star Offensive Tackle Set to Make His Decision With Wisconsin in the Mix

The Wisconsin football team already has a loaded group of offensive linemen in its 2027 recruiting class. A group that includes four-star Cole Reiter, Hunter and Reece Mallinger, Ethan McIntosh, and Jack Tabbert, you might say the group is already full.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 18

Bet MGM Offers Lukewarm Win Total for Wisconsin Football in 2026

Wisconsin football occupies a somewhat strange and unique place in the national discourse surrounding college football this offseason. After a second straight losing season, the Badgers are unsurprisingly something of an afterthought.