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Where new Wisconsin Badgers starter Colton Joseph ranks among this year's transfer portal QBs

The window for players to enter the transfer portal closed Friday night, so no new players will be added to the pool this winter. Plenty of players in the portal are still looking for their next school, but now college football analysts can properly evaluate who the best players were that became available this cycle.

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Promising young Wisconsin Badgers cornerback signs with Virginia in transfer portal

It didn't take former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Omillio Agard long to find a new home in the transfer portal. He was one of the casualties of Luke Fickell retooling the secondary this winter, opting to leave the program after the Badgers brought in plenty of competition at his position.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Wisconsin senior Nick Boyd continues his consistent scoring for the Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 96-87 victory over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (13-5, 5-2 Big Ten) have now won four straight Big Ten games for the first time since winning five straight last February.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Wisconsin Badgers' offense overwhelms Rutgers in 96-87 victory

MADISON, Wis. - A drop off in competition almost resulted in a drop off of Wisconsin's momentum. After one of its best offensive halves of the season was followed by a inconsistent defensive one, Wisconsin had to hang on down the stretch to outlast Rutgers, 96-87, at the Kohl Center Saturday afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 17

Watch: Rutgers vs. Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/17/26

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Wisconsin Badgers could finally be at full strength when it hosts Rutgers

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin might be able to use its full allotment of players for the first time in two weeks. Sophomore forward Austin Rapp wasn't listed on Wisconsin's availability report Saturday morning, suggesting the sophomore should play for the Badgers when they host Rutgers (1 p.m./BTN).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman enters transfer portal hours before it closes

The window for players to enter the transfer portal closes Friday night. Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Leyton Nelson decided to put in his name in with just hours to spare.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

Wisconsin Badgers bringing back only two offensive starters from start of 2025 season

The transfer portal window closes Friday night, meaning no new players can enter their names to leave their current school. Players who are already in the portal can continue to seek new opportunities.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

Wisconsin basketball assistant coach earns national recognition

MADISON, Wis. - A former two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten guard, a team captain, and a former professional, Sharif Chambliss has a lot of traits he can preach to his players and sell to his recruits.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

#2 Wisconsin Badgers hockey upset by #4 Michigan State: 3 stars

Madison, WI - For the first time since November 14, 2025, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team has lost a Big Ten conference game. The Badgers swept the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing before Thanksgiving, but on Thursday, it was UW that found itself on the losing end in its own arena.

Luke Fickell News / WI Sports Heroics / January 16

Wisconsin Badgers: 2 former offensive linemen identified by PFF as breakout stars in 2025

It seems like such a long time ago that the Wisconsin Badgers football program was known for producing NFL talent at two specific positions: running back and offensive line.

Watch: Michigan State at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 01/15/2026

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 15

Badgers land Hope College (D-III) transfer defensive lineman Liam Danitz

The Wisconsin Badgers have landed a commitment from a Division III defender out of the transfer portal who is eager to prove himself at the FBS level. Defensive lineman Liam Danitz announced his commitment to Wisconsin on social media after traveling to Madison for an official visit.