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Wisconsin Football Draws Familiar Bowl in The Athletic's Postseason Projections

While the Badgers are still flying pretty heavily under the radar ahead of the 2026 season, national analysts do seem to believe Wisconsin is trending in the right direction as head coach Luke Fickell faces what's likely his last chance in Madison.

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The Best Player at Every Position on Wisconsin Football's Defense Ahead of 2026

Notre Dame prep is in full swing as the Badgers look to kick off their season with a bang, taking on the No. 4 team in the nation in a week's time. As

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The Best Player at Every Position on Wisconsin Football's Offense Ahead of 2026

Wisconsin football is practically here. Game week is essentially upon us. The Badgers open their critical 2026 campaign at Lambeau Field in Green Bay against the No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 30

Top Five Opposing Linebackers Wisconsin Will Face in 2026

With Week 1 fast approaching, Badgers On SI continues to evaluate the top players at each position among Wisconsin’s 12 regular-season opponents. After breaking down the top pass rushers the Badgers will face, it’s time to shift to the second level.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 28

Badgers Draw Sneaky College Football Playoff Love From National Analyst

Wisconsin and the College Football Playoff aren't two entities that are typically found in the same sentence. Over the past three seasons, the onset of the Luke Fickell era in Madison, the Badgers haven't even sniffed late season College Football Playoff hype, let alone an appearance in the tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 27

Predicting Every Game on Wisconsin Football's 2026 Schedule

I think I have a pretty good idea of how many games the Badgers are going to win this fall. Pouring over my notes, media availabilities and the practices I've seen live — coupled with a firm grasp of the schedule — there's a number in my head I keep coming back to.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 27

Before Final Year in Madison, Chris Brooks Jr Relishes Teammates who are 'Ready for the Fight'

Wisconsin's fifth-year senior wideout Chris Brooks Jr has seen quite a bit during his time in Madison. The St. Louis, Missouri native's first season at Wisconsin was the fateful 2022 campaign, the year head coach Paul Chryst got fired after a home blowout loss to Illinois in October.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Former Wisconsin Badgers WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

Another former Wisconsin Badgers receiver is looking for a new NFL home. The Arizona Cardinals have waived wide receiver Bryson Green as they began cutting the roster toward the regular-season deadline.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 27

Luke Fickell Could be Faced With a Crucial Decision Before Wisconsin Football's Season Even Begins

For all of the legitimate optimism swirling around Wisconsin football, there's also some legitimate concern that's boiling over after fall camp. That concern can be localized to a specific area: the right side of the Badgers' offensive line.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 27

3 Former Wisconsin Badgers to Keep an Eye on in Week 0

After another seemingly endless offseason, college football is finally upon us. In just two days, we'll have real games to watch, evaluate and overreact to.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Potentially Down 2 Starters, Badgers may Need Eric Mateos to Work his Magic Immediately

One of Wisconsin football's biggest reasons for optimism ahead of the critical 2026 campaign is new leadership at the top of the offensive line room in coach Eric Mateos.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Badgers' Star Incoming International Freshman Dominates in Summer FIBA Play

Wisconsin basketball may be forced to rely on some youngsters off the bench in its backcourt for the 2026-27 campaign. For many programs across the country, that could be cause for concern.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Predicting Three Wisconsin Football Depth Chart Week 1 Surprises

College football depth charts are notoriously unreliable. Some programs load every position up with "OR" to make it impossible to discern who the starters really are.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Wisconsin Basketball now has Three Blue-Chip Players Committed in Stacked '27 Class

As we race towards the start of Wisconsin football season, it's easy to forget that Wisconsin basketball appears to have an extremely bright future. This summer, Wisconsin secured the commitment of both Jalen Brown and Baboucarr Ann, both of whom are consensus four-star, top-100 players in the nation.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 25

The Most Revealing Quotes From Players and Coaches at Badgers Fall Camp

At this point, the Badgers are fully immersed in prep for their daunting Week 1 opponent, No. 4 Notre Dame. After an eventful 15 fall camp practices, we gleaned a lot about this team from what we saw.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 25

Predicting Wisconsin Football's Stat Leaders in Every Major Category

Wisconsin's final stat-sheet from the 2025 season is a tough read, especially on the offensive side of the ball. That's what happens when you deploy the 133-ranked total and scoring offense in the nation, ahead of only UMass.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 25

This Overlooked Issue Could Prove Costly for Wisconsin Football in 2026

As we're finally just about ready to kick off the 2026 college football season, there's plenty of reasons for optimism in Madison. A brand-new, exciting quarterback room.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 25

Size Matters: Wisconsin Football is the Heaviest Team in the FBS

One of the biggest talking points ahead of what wound up being a miserable 2025 season for Wisconsin football? Getting bigger, particularly in the defensive trenches.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 24

Wisconsin Badgers Schedule Superlatives: Trap Game, Must Win, Toughest Stretch, More

After yet another long, dreary offseason, we've finally made it to the doorstep of the 2026 college football season. Week 0 is already underway, with 16 teams already gearing up for meaningful football this Saturday.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 24

Why Luke Fickell Expects the Badgers' Front Seven to 'Wear People Down'

Wisconsin football wasn't good at much in 2025, but an area where it was surprisingly strong looks to be potentially even stronger this fall. For the Badgers' myriad of flaws last season, Wisconsin boasted a largely stout run defense.

Mason Reiger News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Former Wisconsin Badgers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Mason Reiger’s Wisconsin chapter was brief, productive, and typical of the program’s recent NFL pipeline: one year in Madison, real production on the edge, then a long shot in the league.

Jack Pugh News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Former Wisconsin Tight End’s Cause of Death Revealed at 24

A coroner’s report has concluded that the death of former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh stemmed from acute bronchopneumonia, one type of pneumonia. Pugh was 24 years old when he died on March 30.

Joe Pavelski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Joe Pavelski Joins Wisconsin Badgers Staff

Former player Joe Pavelski has found a new gig for the 2026-27 season, but it won’t be in the NHL. According to an announcement from the program, the University of Wisconsin has hired Pavelski as Director of Player Development.

Jack Pugh News / Total Pro Sports / August 19

Cause Of Death Revealed For Wisconsin Tight End Who Tragically Passed Away At 24

The cause of death for former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh has been officially released four months after his sudden passing. Pugh died on March 30 at just 24 years old, according to a report from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office obtained by People.

Jack Pugh News / The Spun / August 18

Cause Of Death Announced For 24-Year-Old College Football Player Jack Pugh

Back in March, the Wisconsin football program was rocked by the passing of former tight end Jack Pugh, who had left the sport in 2023. It's taken some time, but the cause of death has now been confirmed.