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Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle decides against transfer portal, will return for 2026

Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle decides against transfer portal, will return for 2026

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle Charles Perkins, but the dust has settled, and he's set to return to the team for 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 9
Wisconsin Badgers basketball is finally playing with an edge, and it's yielding better results

Wisconsin Badgers basketball is finally playing with an edge, and it's yielding better results

It may have taken longer than Wisconsin had hoped, but the Badgers are starting to play with the mental edge and physical toughness that had been lacking in the team's blowout losses.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 9
Wisconsin Badgers round out defensive line with starter who just played in FCS National Championship

Wisconsin Badgers round out defensive line with starter who just played in FCS National Championship

The transfer portal was critical to the Wisconsin Badgers building one of the best run-stuffing defensive lines in the country this season. Defensive line coach E.J.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 9
Wisconsin Badgers kicking off the weekend hosting multiple power-conference players

Wisconsin Badgers kicking off the weekend hosting multiple power-conference players

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin has landed 23 college players in the transfer portal in an extended roster overhaul in an effort to get the Badgers back to a championship-level problem.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8
Strong Wisconsin Badgers’ underclassman receiver returns following transfer portal entry

Strong Wisconsin Badgers’ underclassman receiver returns following transfer portal entry

The Wisconsin Badgers have received good news coming out of the transfer portal regarding a player who previously departed the team. Eugene Hilton Jr., a former three-star receiver and the son of NFL legend TY Hilton, announced his return to Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Luke Fickell says young Wisconsin Badgers running back may miss entire 2026 season with injury

Luke Fickell says young Wisconsin Badgers running back may miss entire 2026 season with injury

Gideon Ituka began his redshirt freshman season fourth on the Wisconsin Badgers depth chart. Part of a three-RB 2024 freshman class, Ituka remained on the sidelines while classmates Dilin Jones and Darrion Dupree received most of the carries along with veteran Cade Yacamelli to begin the year.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Luke Fickell used hometown connection to recruit transfer TE Jacob Harris to Wisconsin Badgers

Luke Fickell used hometown connection to recruit transfer TE Jacob Harris to Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell had to go all the way back to his days growing up in Westerville, Ohio in order to recruit tight end Jacob Harris in the transfer portal.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell fights 'through the storm' to regain his offense

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell fights 'through the storm' to regain his offense

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin junior guard John Blackwell has been through plenty of storms in his life, but we're not talking about rain clouds.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Badgers top young wide receiver will return to Wisconsin after testing out transfer portal

Badgers top young wide receiver will return to Wisconsin after testing out transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers thought they were going to lose wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. when he decided to enter the transfer portal late last month. After less than a week of testing out the waters in the portal, the true freshman changed his mind and announced his return to Madison Thursday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers remain in the market for a second transfer portal quarterback

Wisconsin Badgers remain in the market for a second transfer portal quarterback

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin it has landed its already landed its 2026 starting quarterback in the transfer portal in former Old Dominion junior Colton Joseph.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa sees Badgers as College Football Playoff team in 2026

Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa sees Badgers as College Football Playoff team in 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers exciting additions in the transfer portal are quickly raising expectations for the 2026 season. Having a much easier schedule, on paper, helps with that too.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers add more defensive line depth with former Big 12 veteran

Wisconsin Badgers add more defensive line depth with former Big 12 veteran

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin continued to rebuild its defensive line trenches through the transfer portal Thursday, as the Badgers landed former West Virginia defensive tackle Hammond Russell IV following his official visit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8
Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd speaks up on being ‘pushed around too much’

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd speaks up on being ‘pushed around too much’

The Wisconsin Badgers are back on track after beating the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, but not before things got chippy near the end of the contest, involving junior big man Nolan Winter and a technical foul on senior guard Nick Boyd.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers land experienced Ole Miss offensive lineman PJ Wilkins

Wisconsin Badgers land experienced Ole Miss offensive lineman PJ Wilkins

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to add to the offensive line via the transfer portal with the latest commitment being a notable one. PJ Wilkins announced early this afternoon that he would commit to Wisconsin after searching through his options in the transfer portal for a second time.

Preston Zachman News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Wisconsin Badgers find Preston Zachman replacement at safety with SEC transfer Marvin Burks

Wisconsin Badgers find Preston Zachman replacement at safety with SEC transfer Marvin Burks

The only possible silver lining from Preson Zachman's season-ending injury in Week 3 was that he could obtain a medical redshirt and return for the 2026 campaign.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 7
Veteran portal offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin Badgers from SEC school

Veteran portal offensive lineman commits to Wisconsin Badgers from SEC school

After losing three starters and several reserve offensive linemen to graduation and the transfer portal this offseason, the Wisconsin Badgers have taken major strides toward rebuilding the room.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 6

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