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2026 Wisconsin football stakes rankings: The must-haves

When Chris Macintosh left his position as athletic director at Wisconsin, the pressure on Luke Fickell was turned up even further. Macintosh backed Fickell publicly despite a 2025 season that was simply a nightmare.

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UCLA Poaches Rising Wisconsin Football Recruiting Staffer

Wisconsin football has another hole to fill in its recruiting department just as official visit season kicks off. The Badgers have lost assistant director of player personnel Brandon Rose to UCLA, who hired him as their director of player personnel, according to a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 27

Big Ten Releases Kickoff Times For Two of Wisconsin's Early-Season Clashes, Axe Game

We already know how Wisconsin is slated to start its 2026 campaign — on NBC/Peacock in primetime, under the lights, on Sunday night at Lambeau Field against a Notre Dame team that promises to be ranked in the top five.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 27

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation That Would Destroy Wisconsin Basketball's Roster

New sweeping legislation proposed by two U.S. Senators would, among many other things, gut Wisconsin basketball's roster if it ever came to pass. Texas Republican Ted Cruz and Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell introduced a bill named the Save College Sports Act that aims to regulate the increasingly lawless college sports landscape.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 26

Badgers Gaining Ground With Top OL Target Who Moves Up Commitment Date

The Badgers recently made the top four for highly-coveted 2027 offensive line recruit Reed Gerkin. Now, they may very well be in his unofficial top two.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 26

Three Traits Wisconsin Basketball Should Target For Its Final Roster Spot

After deftly navigating what once appeared to be a daunting offseason, the Badgers look pretty well-positioned ahead of 2026-27. Wisconsin has added six players into the mix since it was bounced early from March Madness, re-tooling a roster that loses five of its top seven players.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 26

Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Wisconsin bids farewell to John Blackwell

John Blackwell has no hard feelings towards Wisconsin. That doesn’t ease the blow of losing a guy who Greg Gard and his staff developed from a freshman

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 26

Anonymous Big Ten Coaches Slam Wisconsin: 'I Don't Care Who Your QB is'

It's no secret that Wisconsin football is flying significantly under the radar ahead of the 2026 season. Following a 4-8 campaign, the Badgers' worst season on the gridiron since 1990, Wisconsin knew it needed to make changes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 25

Here's Why The Badgers' QB Disaster Last Fall Could Actually Help Them in 2026

It wouldn't be hyperbole to say Wisconsin fans are starved for good — nay, passable — quarterback play. The position has been an abject disaster under head coach Luke Fickell due to a mind-numbing combination of injuries and awful performances.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 25

Breaking Down Three Flip Targets—Which Recruits Could the Badgers Steal?

Wisconsin football has already flipped a player in their strong 2027 recruiting class, in-state linebacker and former Iowa State commit Keaton Wollan.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 25

Future Badgers Shine vs. Top Competition at Under Armour Chicago Regional

Wisconsin football's class of 2027 already looks quite strong on paper. Now, it's beginning to look strong together on the practice field. Seven Badger commits attended the Under Armour Chicago Regional, an elite event in which top prospects in the class of 2027 and 2028 showcased their skills in front of a myriad of coaches, scouts and media.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 24

What To Expect From Each Member of Wisconsin Basketball's Stacked Freshman Class

As Wisconsin basketball reloads its roster for 2026-27, many of its new players come from the 2026 freshman class. The class, which is currently technically

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 24

The Recruit Most Likely to Commit to Wisconsin During First Official Visit Weekend

Wisconsin will host a litany of prospects in the coming weeks as it's nearly official visit season in college football, one of the hottest times on the recruiting calendar.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 24

Top Three Most Important Recruits At Wisconsin's First Official Visit Weekend

Wisconsin football is deep into its offseason, and in the months between spring practice and fall camp, we won't hear much out of the 2026 Badgers. Recruiting is a different story, however.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 23

Badgers Make Final Four With Electric 2027 WR Recruit

Wisconsin has yet to sign a wide receiver in the class of 2027, but new wide receivers coach Ari Confessor is making moves with several intriguing prospects.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 23

Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Is Nolan Winter ready to be the guy?

Loyalty is hard to come by in the modern landscape of college basketball. Luckily for Wisconsin fans, it’s what they’ve got with Nolan Winter. His skillset made him a prime candidate for the sport’s wealthiest to lure him into the portal, but the big man stayed true to Greg Gard and will finish his career as a Badger.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 23

Badgers Make Move Towards Flipping Blue-Chip Louisville WR Commit

Wisconsin is looking to add another four-star player to its consensus Top-25 recruiting class for 2027. The Badgers landed an official visit from Cincinnati, Ohio native Chuck Alexander, who is currently pledged to Louisville.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Will Wisconsin Transfer Addition Victory Onuetu Start for the Badgers?

With 14 out of 15 players on the 2026-27 roster locked and loaded, Wisconsin basketball has a great sense of what it's going to look like next season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Projecting Wisconsin Football's Defensive Two-Deep Ahead of Summer Workouts

Spring practice has come and gone for the Badgers, and with it, we've learned plenty about who figures to play where this fall. There's still 15 official practices remaining before the season begins, as Wisconsin's fall camp commences shortly after Big Ten and local media days.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Projecting Wisconsin Football's Offensive Two-Deep Ahead of Summer Workouts

We won't see Wisconsin on the practice field for a little over two months as the dog days of the offseason have set in for college football. We have plenty more to learn when the Badgers take the podium for Big Ten and local media days in late July and early August, commencing fall camp shortly thereafter.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Former Badgers Star John Blackwell Makes Final Decision About His Senior Season

Former Wisconsin star John Blackwell has finally made a decision about his senior season of college basketball. The ex-Badger, who developed into a national star as junior in Madison, will officially withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to the college ranks, where he'll play for Duke, NBA Insider Chris Haynes first reported Friday afternoon.