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What I Know, Think and Feel About Wisconsin Football Ahead of Big Ten Play

What I Know, Think and Feel About Wisconsin Football Ahead of Big Ten Play

The start of conference play is always a pivotal moment in any team's season. Flashy out-of-conference matchups get plenty of attention and preseason hype, but it's the conference games that define a program's season.

College Football News / College Football Talk / September 25

Wisconsin vs Penn State Prediction: Odds, expert picks, team and player news, betting trends, and stats

Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions Game Preview

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 25
Wisconsin Football is Suddenly Favored to Land Five-Star Prospect

Wisconsin Football is Suddenly Favored to Land Five-Star Prospect

The Badgers' didn't land the crown jewel of their 2027 recruiting class, elite four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams, until 16 other prospects had already pledged to Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 23
Two Wisconsin Football Players Garner National National Honors

Two Wisconsin Football Players Garner National National Honors

The Wisconsin football team dismantled the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday, 54-10. Although they got off to a slow start, they dominated from the second quarter on, winning handily over their MAC opponent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 23

Wisconsin Football Cornerback Suffers Torn ACL Ahead of Conference Play

The Badgers appear to have sustained their first season-ending injury in the 2026 campaign. And while it's not to a quarterback, a situation Wisconsin knows all too well under head coach Luke Fickell, it's a promising young transfer on the defensive side of the ball who was trending upwards.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 21
Wisconsin Football Cracks Top 4 for Five-Star Prospect Set to Commit Oct. 1

Wisconsin Football Cracks Top 4 for Five-Star Prospect Set to Commit Oct. 1

All of the sudden, Wisconsin football has a chance to add a five-star prospect to its 2028 recruiting class. Edge defender Jalanie George from Desert Edge high school in Goodyear, Arizona announced his top four schools Monday night, and the Badgers made the cut along with Washington, Miami and Auburn.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 21
Beaver Stadium is Easily the Toughest Road Venue on Wisconsin's Schedule—And Luke Fickell Knows It

Beaver Stadium is Easily the Toughest Road Venue on Wisconsin's Schedule—And Luke Fickell Knows It

109,000 fans. A typically elite football program. The occasional white-out game. Beaver Stadium in Happy Valley is among the most difficult road venues in all of college football, and Luke Fickell knows it.

Kickoff Time Announced for Wisconsin Football's Homecoming Game vs. Michigan State

Kickoff Time Announced for Wisconsin Football's Homecoming Game vs. Michigan State

Wisconsin football's homecoming is all but finalized. The Badgers' homecoming game, set for Oct. 3 against Michigan State, will kickoff at 11:30 a.m. CT, the program announced Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 21
Advanced Stats Further Illustrate Just How Dominant Wisconsin Was vs. Eastern Michigan

Advanced Stats Further Illustrate Just How Dominant Wisconsin Was vs. Eastern Michigan

Wisconsin football passed the eye test in its 54-10 demolition of Eastern Michigan on Saturday, but it also passed the numerical, analytics test. Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 20
Wisconsin Football Report Card: Grading Every Offensive Position After Eastern Michigan Win

Wisconsin Football Report Card: Grading Every Offensive Position After Eastern Michigan Win

After a concerningly slow start, Wisconsin found its rhythm and trounced Eastern Michigan 54-10 to close out non-conference play. As is done each week, Badgers On SI has grades for each position group, starting with the offense.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 20
PFF Grades and Notes From Wisconsin Football's Week 3 Win Over Eastern Michigan

PFF Grades and Notes From Wisconsin Football's Week 3 Win Over Eastern Michigan

The Badgers handled their business in Week 3, finally dominating an inferior out-of-conference opponent for the better part of four quarters. A 54-10 win over Eastern Michigan has Wisconsin looking a little better positioned as it prepares to open Big Ten play next week against Penn State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 20
Wisconsin Football Week 3 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin Football Week 3 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

The Badgers got back on track with a commanding 54-10 win over Eastern Michigan in Week 3 that left its fanbase exponentially more satiated than it was after the less dominant victory over Western Illinois the week prior.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 20
Wisconsin Football Week 3 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

Wisconsin Football Week 3 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown and Analysis

The Badgers finally dominated an inferior opponent for the better part of four quarters, dismantling Eastern Michigan 54-10 to move to 2-1 on the season ahead of Big Ten play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 20
Grading Each Phase of Wisconsin's Non-Conference Finale Versus Eastern Michigan

Grading Each Phase of Wisconsin's Non-Conference Finale Versus Eastern Michigan

Wisconsin finally drilled an inferior opponent the way it should with its win over Eastern Michigan. After a disastrous first quarter or so, it was the best the Badgers have looked in the early season under this regime.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 19
Luke Fickell Updates Health of Star Badgers RB Abu Sama After he Misses Week 3

Luke Fickell Updates Health of Star Badgers RB Abu Sama After he Misses Week 3

Wisconsin football didn't need its star tailback Abu Sama to author what was, for the most part, total domination against Eastern Michigan after the first couple of drives.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 19
Rohrer's Reaction: Badgers Finally Blow Out Inferior Team as Big Ten Play Awaits

Rohrer's Reaction: Badgers Finally Blow Out Inferior Team as Big Ten Play Awaits

Wisconsin was in desperate need of a cathartic victory, a win the fanbase could feel good about in all facets as a top-15 Penn State team lurks around the corner.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 18
Wisconsin Football Boasts one of Nation's Most Impactful Pass-Rushers Through 2 Games

Wisconsin Football Boasts one of Nation's Most Impactful Pass-Rushers Through 2 Games

The Badgers' defense has only recorded one sack through two games. That comes out to one sack across 58 total drop-backs by opposing quarterbacks — certainly not great.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 18
3 Matchups that Will Decide the Game Between Wisconsin and Eastern Michigan

3 Matchups that Will Decide the Game Between Wisconsin and Eastern Michigan

Like last week against Western Illinois, Saturday’s game versus Eastern Michigan shouldn’t come down to one or two positional battles. Wisconsin has the edge on paper at every position group and it needs to look the part for fans to feel any sort of confidence heading into Big Ten play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / September 13
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

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Former Wisconsin Badgers WR Gets Terminated by NFL Team

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.

Mason Reiger News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Former Wisconsin Badgers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

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.

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