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Wisconsin Badgers earn B-minus grade at midpoint of college basketball season

The Wisconsin Badgers reached the halfway point of the college basketball season, which started slow but has gotten a lot more exciting in recent weeks.

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Badgers’ staff conduct in-home visits with strong 2027 three-star edge rushers

A Wisconsin Badgers’ staff member was on the road this week and stopped by the homes of two key 2027 class defensive recruiting targets. Outside linebackers and special teams coach Matt Mitchell hit the road this week to visit a combination of schools and recruits.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

12 of Wisconsin Badgers' 14 incoming 2026 freshmen enroll early for upcoming spring football

The Wisconsin Badgers spring football practices won't be for a few months, but any of the incoming 2026 freshman class that want to participate have to enroll early at the school for the spring semester.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

Wisconsin Badgers announce transfer portal class, without backup QB who was previously reported

The Wisconsin Badgers formally announced their massive transfer portal class from this winter on Wednesday at a press conference with Luke Fickell, but one name was missing from the list.

Aaron Witt News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 21

Badgers linebacker surprisingly returns to Wisconsin for seventh collegiate season

When Aaron Witt walked across the Camp Randall turf last November for Senior Day, it seemed as though his tumultuous ride with the Wisconsin Badgers was coming to a close.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Wisconsin Badgers set to host impressive 2027 OT prospect

The Wisconsin Badgers will be hosting a strong 2027 offensive tackle prospect in the middle of the transfer portal season who has been quickly rising. 2027 Perrysburg (OH) three-star offensive tackle Reed Gerken announced a growing list of upcoming collegiate visits.

Aaron Witt News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Strong Veteran Badgers’ OLB set to return for 2026 season

One of the longest tenured Wisconsin Badgers’ defenders will return to the team for the 2026 season in a final attempt to play college football. Outside linebacker Aaron Witt will join the Badgers for the 2026 season after contemplating his options moving forward.

Omillio Agard News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Former Badgers’ cornerback Omillio Agard transfer to strong ACC program

A former Wisconsin Badgers’ cornerback announced his commitment out of the transfer portal to a notable ACC program recently. Omillio Agard announced his commitment to the Virginia Cavaliers after spending the past two seasons with the Badgers.

Zion Kearney News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Wisconsin Badgers land final transfer wide receiver in Zion Kearney

The Wisconsin Badgers staff added another commitment at wide receiver who will likely be the final addition to the room ahead of the 2026 season. Oklahoma Sooners’ wide receiver Zion Kearney announced his commitment to the Badgers out of the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Wisconsin Badgers' updated defensive depth chart after retooling in the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers found some defensive building blocks during the 2025 season, one of few positive to come from the letdown campaign. Those building blocks are headlined by freshmen linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, who will return to anchor the 2026 defense.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Updated Wisconsin Badgers offensive depth chart after transfer portal additions

The Wisconsin Badgers had a busy two weeks in the transfer portal, watching 22 players depart the program and bringing in 31 transfers to offset those departures.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

John Blackwell picks up his second Big Ten honor of the season

MADISON, Wis. - It appears John Blackwell's slump is officially over. Averaging 23 points. 5.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in a pair of wins last week, the University of Wisconsin junior guard earned his second Big Ten Player of the Week honors this season, the conference announced on Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Wisconsin Badgers pick up all-conference offensive lineman from Division-II in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers are filling their last few roster spots by taking a chance on some small school players in the transfer portal with plenty of upside.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Wisconsin Badgers sign 4th transfer portal wide receiver to retool weapons for Colton Joseph

New Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph is going to have a whole new set of weapons to throw to after Luke Fickell overhauled the wide receiver position in the transfer portal.

Tucker Ashcraft News / WI Sports Heroics / January 18

Former Badgers’ Tight End Tucker Ashcraft joins B1G Rival

A former Wisconsin Badgers’ tight end entered the transfer portal recently and will ultimately stay within the conference moving forward. Starting tight end Tucker Ashcraft entered the transfer portal days after the opening and received interest from plenty of programs.