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Wisconsin Gets a Big Boost From Transfer Big Man Against Delaware

Victory Onuetu isn’t like Badger bigs of the past. He’s not going to take five 3-pointers in a game, nor will he attack you off the dribble. But the Hofstra transfer presents an archetype in the frontcourt that Greg Gard simply hasn’t had.

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Three Wisconsin Takeaways: Badgers' offense needs to catch up to their defense

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said the first game of the season fell short of the program's standards. Game two came much closer to hitting that mark.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Wisconsin's Ups and Downs Have Exposed 3 Questions It Still Must Answer

Wisconsin has four games remaining in the regular season. This team is clearly very inconsistent, as evidenced by its win over ranked USC and its shutout loss to Iowa the following week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Ryan Hopkins Could be Luke Fickell's Saving Grace—Or the Final Nail in the Coffin

The Colton Joseph era in Madison may already be over just two months in. Wisconsin is expected to start Ryan Hopkins at gunslinger in Week 10 against Rutgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Wisconsin banking that a heightened defensive focus pays off in 2026-27

MADISON, Wis. - Associated Head Coach Joe Krabbenhoft was adamant that Wisconsin's game plan last season wasn't to sacrifice its defense for a highly efficient offense.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Luke Fickell Should Be Back on the Hot Seat After the Iowa Fiasco

I think we all want to forget about the blowout loss to Iowa last weekend. I'm sure the players, and especially Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell, would like to.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Wisconsin's Latest Injury Report Could Spell Doom for its Offensive Line

Wisconsin's first-year offensive line coach Eric Mateos has certainly earned his paycheck in Madison this fall. The position coach has had to navigate a smattering of injuries and poor play that's forced him to shuffle his starting five up front on a near weekly basis.

Russell Wilson News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Should Wisconsin Consider Russell Wilson Before Another Program Hires Him?

Russell Wilson might be looking to get into coaching, and the first school to show interest isn't Wisconsin. Wilson reportedly interviewed for the head coaching job at NC State, where he played before transferring to Wisconsin in 2011.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

3 Wisconsin Badgers Who Could Be Difference-Makers During the Stretch Run

Wisconsin still has a lot to play for over these final four games. The Badgers are 5-3, a bowl game is back on the table and there's still a chance to put together a pretty good season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 5

Wisconsin Has Four Games Left — How High Can the Badgers Realistically Finish?

I really don't know what to expect from Wisconsin anymore. Just when I start feeling pretty good about this team, something happens that makes me question it again.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Point guard Owen Foxwell already has the trust of the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - As he wrapped up another preseason practice and reviewed his new roster, including six new players, few players had head coach Greg Gard’s full confidence.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Jonathan Taylor's Future Is Up in the Air—Wisconsin Should Make His No. 23 Permanent

Jonathan Taylor could have a new team soon. Indianapolis has reportedly talked with teams about Taylor, and seeing Green Bay mentioned took me back to his days at Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Wisconsin's Defense Can't Keep Being Asked to Save the Offense

I don't blame Wisconsin's defense for what happened at Iowa. Yeah, they gave up 30 points, and that's never going to look good. But I kept watching Wisconsin's offense Saturday and wondering how long the defense was supposed to hold up.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Wisconsin Can't Afford to Let the Iowa Loss Follow It Home Against Rutgers

I was feeling a lot better about Wisconsin a week ago than I am right now. Beating USC will do that. I didn't expect the Badgers to win that game the way they did, and for the first time in a while I was interested to see where this thing might go.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Despite Blowout Loss to Iowa, Upset in the Big Ten Helps Strengthen Wisconsin's Resume

Wisconsin's glorious return to the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 was almost comically short-lived. The Badgers earned the No. 25 slot in the AP poll after their upset win over then-No 16 USC, but a hideous 30-0 blowout loss at the hands of Iowa predictably knocked Wisconsin out of the poll entirely; it's no longer even receiving votes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Transfer Guard Makes Major Impact in His Wisconsin Debut

It wasn’t pretty, but Wisconsin got off to a 1-0 start on Monday night as it defeated Denver 75-68 at the Kohl Center. This is a roster that’s expected to take time to gel, and that was very much evident in the season-opener.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

PFF Grades and Notes from the Badgers Brutal Blowout Loss at Iowa

Wisconsin may have effectively lost all of the positive vibes and good grace it had generated via a 5-2 start to the season after yet another incomprehensibly bad performance against Iowa, head coach Luke Fickell's fourth loss to the Hawkeyes in four tries.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Wisconsin men's hockey climbs to No. 1 with best start in 26 years

With a dominant sweep of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and a loss by a different Big Ten conference title contender, Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey rose one spot in the national polls—ascending to the very top.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Luke Fickell Updates Wisconsin's QB Situation After Colton Joseph Benched for Ryan Hopkins vs. Iowa

Amidst an ugly blowout defeat at the hands of Iowa, and with starting quarterback Colton Joseph a mere 5-of-14 passing for 90 yards late in the third quarter, Wisconsin made a change at gunslinger and inserted true freshman Ryan Hopkins.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Two remade rosters meet in Wisconsin basketball's 2026-27 season opener

For the first time in nearly eight months, the University of Wisconsin is set to play a meaningful basketball game. Seeing its new roster win all three of its exhibition games, Wisconsin opens its 129th season of men's basketball tonight when it hosts Denver at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Wisconsin Football Tumbles Out of the Rankings After Blowout Loss to Iowa

Following the massive win over the USC Trojans a week ago, the Wisconsin football team was riding high. Sitting at 5-2, the best record the team has had in what feels like forever, the Badgers looked like a program on the rise, hurdling towards relevance again.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2