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Wisconsin Badgers Add Campbell Match-up to Strong ’25-26 Basketball Schedule

The Wisconsin Badgers have added another non-conference game to the upcoming 2025-26 season schedule in the form of a CAA program. The Campbell Fighting Camels, a storied program from the Colonial Athletic Conference, will play against the Wisconsin Badgers in a non-conference clash during the upcoming season.

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Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Defensive Back Target Announces Big Notre Dame Commitment

Despite being one of the earliest programs to contact Nick Reddish, the Wisconsin Badgers were unable to secure a commitment from the safety. Reddish, a three-star 2026 safety, recently announced his commitment to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a move that many analysts saw coming.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 12

Wisconsin Badgers: Multiple Top Programs Aiming to Flip Strong 2026 DL Commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers acted fast on a big recruit from Tennessee previously at a position of need and secured a commitment. Djidjou Bah, a 2026 three-star defensive lineman, committed to Wisconsin after taking an official visit with the program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 12

This stretch of Wisconsin Badgers football schedule could make or break 2025 season

This season's Wisconsin Badgers football schedule is going to be tough, pretty much from start to finish. Luke Fickell and his team won't have many opportunities to slow down and take it easy against lesser opponents, and one particular stretch in the middle could be the deciding factor in whether this year is a success or not.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 12

2027 QB recruit says Wisconsin Badgers visit was better than Ohio State, Alabama, Miami, among others

The Wisconsin Badgers left a strong impression on a class of 2027 quarterback recruit, despite some strong competition along the way. 3-star QB Chance Thomas from Gardena, California told On3 Sports that he took visits this summer with a long list of powerhouse schools including Ohio State, Alabama, Miami and Auburn.

Badgers 2026 safety target commits to Notre Dame after official visits

Wisconsin missed out on another safety target to a top competitor. The Wisconsin Badgers saw another safety go off the board on Friday, as 2026 three-star Nick Reddish committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Wisconsin Badgers lose out on 3-star safety recruit who commits to Notre Dame

Nearly a month after the Wisconsin Badgers landed their first safety in the 2026 recruiting class, the program lost out on another. Three-star safety Nick Reddish from Independence, North Carolina announced Friday that he is committing to Notre Dame.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Sarah Franklin details how Wisconsin Badgers volleyball is different than other parts of the country and world

Sarah Franklin has seen the different forms of volleyball culture all over the country, and now, the world. But to her, there's something different about how they do it at Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 11

Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Transfer Named Impact ’25-26 Player Ahead of Big Season

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball program endured a serious facelift last season when an up-tempo, long-range offense was introduced. Coach Greg Gard realized that the Badgers cannot be one dimensional and additionally needed to adapt to the new ever-changing landscape of college basketball.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 11

Wisconsin announces non-conference game vs. Big East opponent at Fiserv Forum

Wisconsin has multiple trips to the Fiserv Forum this season. The Wisconsin Badgers are making multiple trips to Fiserv Forum this season, despite facing the Marquette Golden Eagles at home.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 11

Badgers assistant on rising star forward: “There is no ceiling for him”

Wisconsin is starting to bear the fruit of a strong 2023 recruiting class. The Wisconsin Badgers underwent a major overhaul this offseason, bringing in five transfers and four freshmen to replace the amount of outgoing talent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Badgers Re-Offer Strong 2027 Four-Star Wide Receiver

The Wisconsin Badgers football staff has begun to shift the recruiting focus towards the 2027 cycle by extending multiple offers. Wisconsin previously traveled high and low within the 2026 recruiting cycle to find players that fit both scheme and cultural needs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Who is Wisconsin Badgers 'archvillain' for 2025 football season?

The Wisconsin Badgers have a lot of villains on their 2025 football schedule. On top of powerhouse Big Ten programs like Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon, they'll face heated rivals Iowa and Minnesota, plus a revenge game for Billy Edwards Jr.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Strong 2026 Four-Star OT Likely Out of Conversation

While the 2026 recruiting cycle has begun to wrap up for the Wisconsin football program, there are still a number of names left to hear from. Wisconsin worked the 2026 cycle hard and found many major recruiting wins such as the commitments of Jayden Petit, Amari Latimer, and Zachary Taylor, who all headline the class for the Badgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Badgers Working Impressive 2026 Three-Star OL

With the Wisconsin football staff putting finishing touches on the 2026 recruiting class, one name still stands at the top of the board. Kamari Blair, a high three-star 2026 offensive tackle, stands tall at 6-foot-6-inches and roughly 280-pounds.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Football: Strong Four-Star 2026 Safety Picks SEC Program Over Badgers

The Wisconsin football program has unfortunately lost a tough recruiting battle to the Tennessee Volunteers after months of work had been done. Jowell Combay, a 2026 class four-star safety, announced his commitment to Tennessee yesterday in a rather shocking move to some.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 10

Badgers cornerback says Jeff Grimes’s offense is the toughest he’s faced at Wisconsin

Wisconsin is hoping for a big jump offensively in 2025. The Wisconsin Badgers had a strong spring ball as they debuted their new-look offense and defense that included both schematic and personnel changes this offseason.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 10

Badgers assistant on freshman center: He’s ‘something we haven't seen around here in a long time’

Joe Krabbenhoft had high praise for a freshman recently. The Wisconsin Badgers put together a big freshman class for the 2025 cycle, landing four recruits: four-star guard Zach Kinziger, three-star center Will Garlock, New Zealand guard Hayden Jones, and Lithuanian forward Aleksas Bieliauskas.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Wisconsin Badgers play in two of College Football's Top 25 rivalries, according to The Athletic

The history of the Big Ten makes it so the Wisconsin Badgers' rivalry games just mean more than other programs around the country. The Athletic ranked the Top 100 college football rivalries, and two of the Badgers' oldest battles ranked in the Top 25.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 10

Has Wisconsin’s program prestige been slipping in recent years?

Wisconsin hasn’t seen their regular success in the Big Ten. When it comes to the Wisconsin Badgers for the 2025 season, ‘expectations’ has been a key word tossed around.

Andrew Van Ginkel News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Wisconsin Badgers: NFL’s Andrew Van Ginkel Announcement Stirs Emotions

Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is coming off a breakout season in the NFL. After playing his first five seasons in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, Van Ginkel took his talents to the NFC North, signing a two-year contract worth $20 million with the Vikings in 2024.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

Wisconsin fans pointing out mistakes for Badgers in EA Sports College Football 26 video game

EA Sports is releasing its College Football 26 video game this week, and Wisconsin Badgers fans who pre-ordered it have already been playing with early access.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

College Football hot seat index shows pressure is mounting on Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers

Luke Fickell isn't quite on the hot seat entering the 2025 season, but it's clear that the pressure is mounting on his staff to get the Wisconsin Badgers back on track.