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Top Wisconsin Football UDFA Candidates After the NFL Draft

Top Wisconsin Football UDFA Candidates After the NFL Draft

Wisconsin football is fresh off its worst showing at the NFL Draft in nearly 50 years. Without a single selection, the Badgers just had their lightest draft class since 1978, when they also had zero players taken.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25
Here's Why Wisconsin Football Just Had Its Worst Draft Class in Almost 50 Years

Here's Why Wisconsin Football Just Had Its Worst Draft Class in Almost 50 Years

After the Badgers' dismal 4-8 season last fall, it was clear the repercussions of such a miserable campaign would be felt long after the final whistle of the regular season.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25
This Is Why Robert Steeples Will Fix Wisconsin's Cornerback Room

This Is Why Robert Steeples Will Fix Wisconsin's Cornerback Room

It's no secret that Wisconsin's cornerback room needed some serious re-furbishing after last season. Whenever the Badgers played an elite passing game, they looked completely incapable of matching up defensively.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 24
Badgers Secondary Coach Paul Haynes Heaps Praise on Young CB: 'One of the best I've been around'

Badgers Secondary Coach Paul Haynes Heaps Praise on Young CB: 'One of the best I've been around'

Completely re-modeling its cornerback room, Wisconsin signed four corners out of the transfer portal this winter to add veteran experience and skill, and to solidify the top of the position group.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 24
Big Decision Looms For Top Wisconsin Football Recruiting Target

Big Decision Looms For Top Wisconsin Football Recruiting Target

Wisconsin football has been a big player in 2027 defensive line prospect Anitoni Tahi's recruitment. The Badgers recently cracked the top six for the coveted defensive lineman.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 24
Keeping It In the Family: 4-Star Legacy Quarterback Commits to Wisconsin

Keeping It In the Family: 4-Star Legacy Quarterback Commits to Wisconsin

The 2027 recruiting class for the Wisconsin football team has the potential to be the best during Luke Fickell's tenure. They have hit the in-state recruits hard, landing eight of the top 10 players, including four 4-star claiber recruits.

Luke Fickell News / ESPN / April 23

Fickell says back's 'against the wall' at Wisconsin

Following consecutive losing seasons, Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell knows his back is "against the wall" as he looks to turn the Badgers' fortunes around in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 23
Wisconsin basketball building a challenging nonconference schedule in 2026

Wisconsin basketball building a challenging nonconference schedule in 2026

MADISON, Wis. - At the same time the University of Wisconsin continues to build out its 2026-27 roster, the Badgers are starting to nail down their marquee nonconference games.

Sebastian Cheeks News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 23
How Sebastian Cheeks Prepared to be Wisconsin's top Pass-Rusher

How Sebastian Cheeks Prepared to be Wisconsin's top Pass-Rusher

When Mason Reiger and Darryl Peterson graduated for Wisconsin football, and Sebastian Cheeks elected to stay in Madison for his senior season, the writing was on the wall — he's primed to be the Badgers' top pass-rusher in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 22
What Josh Manchester's Commitment Means for Wisconsin Basketball

What Josh Manchester's Commitment Means for Wisconsin Basketball

Wisconsin basketball added another pice to its 2026-27 roster with high school senior Josh Manchester of Mount Horeb and Team Herro in the EYBL. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is a big-time scorer who figures to be a longer-term developmental piece at the moment, as he joins a roster that's largely put together already.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 21
Wisconsin Star Nolan Winter Makes His Decision for Next Season Official

Wisconsin Star Nolan Winter Makes His Decision for Next Season Official

It's finally official: Wisconsin's star center, Nolan Winter, will return to Madison for the 2026-27 season, his senior year. Badgers On SI first reported that Winter would return to Madison nearly two weeks prior.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21
Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season
Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season
Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision
Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal
Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland
Wisconsin Badgers News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Denver, Wisconsin advance to 2026 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four final

Denver, Wisconsin advance to 2026 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four final

We are down to two. After a couple of thrilling and rather unpredictable games on Thursday, the … and the Wisconsin Badgers clinched spots in the 2026 NCAA Men’s D-I Hockey National Championship Game.

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / April 1
Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

The Wisconsin Badgers have always been known for having big, elite offensive lines, and they're undoubtedly looking to continue that tradition in the Luke Fickell era.

Oklahoma loses No. 1 RB recruit with Texas looming large
Notre Dame lands four-star RB Isaiah Rogers over Georgia, Indiana and Penn State
Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza evaluates his Indiana pro day
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