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Carter Smith gives Wisconsin Badgers hope at QB, showing progress in loss to Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers have been looking for a quarterback solution all season. Luke Fickell seems to have found something with his fourth-string option: Carter Smith.

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College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers running back taken to hospital after taking hits to head against Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers received a positive update about a scary injury situation in their loss to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. Running back Gideon Ituka took multiple hits to the head on a tackle for loss in the third quarter, and he was down on the field for a long time before being stabilized and taken off on a cart.

Gideon Ituka News / ESPN / November 15

Wisconsin's Ituka exits on backboard after big hits

Wisconsin RB Gideon Ituka was placed on a backboard and carted off the field after taking two big hits on the same play midway through third quarter at No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers’ Starting RB Carted Off Against Strong #2 Indiana

Just weeks after earning the promotion, starting Wisconsin Badgers‘ running back Gideon Ituka has been carted off of the field with an injury against Indiana.

Ricardo Hallman News / Big Ten Network / November 15

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Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 15

Three Sack First-Half Fuels Wisconsin Badgers as team trails Tough #2 Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers are still within striking distance of the second-ranked team in college football after the first-half of play in Bloomington. Entering the season, the Wisconsin players and staff alike acknowledged the fact that the team has an unusually strong schedule that could pose issues.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers’ freshman QB tasked with daunting first collegiate start

The Wisconsin Badgers will officially start true freshman quarterback Carter Smith against the #2 Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington. Pete Thamel of ESPN broke the news earlier in the morning after reports of the quarterback taking over had been swirling all week.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 15

Wisconsin Badgers and Luke Fickell sticking with true freshman QB against Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers have had more question marks than answers at the quarterback position this season. Between injuries and substandard play, Luke Fickell and the Badgers have waited until hours before kickoff before naming a starter most weeks.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 14

Former Wisconsin All-American has fourth-best odds to win NFL Most Valuable Player

It's been 13 seasons since a non-quarterback was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is doing everything in his power to change that.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 14

Barry Alvarez doesn't think Wisconsin Badgers need turnaround: 'This is not a rebuild'

No one is denying that this season's Wisconsin Badgers team has been historically bad. The bigger debate is how much damage has actually been done. Former athletic director Barry Alvarez believes it's more of a bump in the road than a sign of major issues.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 14

Wisconsin Badgers adding to in-state football recruiting for 2026 with priority walk-ons

Amid plenty of scrutiny about Wisconsin Badgers' in-state recruiting, Luke Fickell and his staff have been stepping it up in recent weeks. While the program has been making plenty of offers to 2027 athletes in Wisconsin, the Badgers are also circling back around to some 2026 recruits in the state who aren't as highly regarded.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 14

In-state guard LaTrevion Fenderson is a perfect fit for Wisconsin Badgers' style

MADISON, Wis. – In the challenging college landscape, having rosters impacted by the transfer portal and booming name, image, and likeness agreements, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball program stuck with a familiar recruiting formula: lockdown the best players in the state.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 14

BigTen blood drive: help Wisconsin beat rival B10 schools and get a free Badger shirt

The Big Ten Conference is feeding our competitiveness by partnering with healthcare provider Abbott to launch the “We Give Blood” competition among BigTen schools.

Luke Fickell News / Big Ten Network / November 14

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 14

Wisconsin Badgers QB situation approaching rock bottom, according to ESPN rankings

For the first time since early October, ESPN college football analyst Bill Connelly ranked all 68 power-conference team's starting quarterback situation.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 13

Top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers QB target for class of 2027 sets timeline for commitment decision

The Wisconsin Badgers are right in the mix for one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class. They now have a better idea when he'll decide on which school he'll commit to for the start of his college career.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 13

Wisconsin Badgers holding steady while things shake up in the Big Ten Power Rankings

The Big Ten is starting to flex its depth. After every team began the 2025-26 season with a victory, the Big Ten is starting to pile up quality performances.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / November 13

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 8

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win vs. Washington

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win against Washington

Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Badgers scratched out a surprising 13-10 upset win over No. 24 Washington, and the biggest shock came in the form of the Badgers' leading passer.

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

Wisconsin Badgers Upset #23 Washington Huskies for Wild Ranked Win

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 8

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

Freshman quarterback Carter Smith came off the bench to run for one touchdown and direct a second-half comeback as host Wisconsin snapped a six-game losing streak.

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 6

Wisconsin isn't ready to give up on HC Luke Fickell just yet

Given the big names that have been fired around the college football ranks this season, and when combined with the program's struggles over the past three years, it seemed possible that Wisconsin's Luke Fickell could be the next prominent coach to get sacked. But it's not happening.

ASU's Kenny Dillingham addressed players about his coaching future

Deion Sanders demotes former NFL head coach on Colorado's staff

College football analyst predicts disaster for Oregon at Iowa

Mike Elko asking Texas A&M fans to have some perspective about 8-0 season

Booger McFarland takes massive shot at former LSU HC Brian Kelly

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6