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Could Wisconsin Badgers get injured safety Preston Zachman back for 7th season?

Preston Zachman is technically in his sixth season of college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Luke Fickell might try to get his starting safety back for a seventh season in 2026.

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Wisconsin Badgers' early-season growth has them ready for toughest test yet vs BYU

The Wisconsin Badgers are 4-0 this season and have won each game by at least 25 points. Despite racking up wins with relative ease, Wisconsin hasn't been taking these games for granted.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Wisconsin Badgers linebackers snubbed from ESPN ranking of top freshmen in college football

Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano have been two of the best freshmen linebackers in the country this season for the Wisconsin Badgers. You wouldn't know it by checking the latest ranking of college football freshmen by ESPN.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

7 Badgers football recruits named to WFCA all-state team in Wisconsin

Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers have been criticized over in-state recruiting in recent years, but they've landed some of the top Wisconsin high school football players from the 2025 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Top 2027 Badgers recruiting target schedules an unofficial visit for one of Wisconsin's biggest games

MADISON, Wis. - Head coach Greg Gard and his staff have successfully recruited three of Wisconsin's best high school basketball prospects in the last two recruiting cycles.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Early 2026 Badgers’ OL commitment re-opens recruitment amid uncertainty

The Wisconsin Badgers are now officially down to just 14 commitments in the 2026 recruiting class after losing a notable pledge from Virginia. Maddox Cochrane, a three-star native of Benedictine (Va.), spoke with the Badgers’ staff on Monday and informed the program of his decision to decommit and re-open his recruitment.

Wisconsin Badgers preview ahead of interesting 1-2 UIC Flames test

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is off to a solid start with a 4-1 record despite concerns regarding the potential success of the team this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 18

Biggest takeaways from No.23 Wisconsin Badgers' 94-69 victory over SIUE

MADISON, Wis. - The real meat of the University of Wisconsin's nonconference schedule is on deck, an anticipated rematch with No.9 BYU and two power-conference opponents over Thanksgiving.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Notes: Badgers point guard Nick Boyd's scoring trails only two Wisconsin legends

MADISON, Wis. - Individual and team notes following No.23 Wisconsin's 94-69 victory over SIUE at the Kohl Center on Monday night.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 17

Starting Badgers’ safety officially out for final games of 2025 season

Wisconsin Badgers Coach Luke Fickell confirmed that starting safety Preston Zachman would indeed not return to play this season after suffering an injury early in the year.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Recap: John Blackwell and Nick Boyd spark No.23 Wisconsin Badgers to a 94-69 win over SIUE

MADISON, Wis. - Senior guard Nick Boyd and sophomore guard John Blackwell are lightning rods of offense, able to individually create scoring in a multitude of ways from all three levels of defense.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Luke Fickell seeing 'incredible growth' from Badgers true freshman quarterback Carter Smith

The bar is set really high for true freshmen quarterbacks in modern college football. Some top recruits can step onto campus and thrive right away as 18-year-olds in their first season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Wisconsin Badgers opening up kicker competition after another missed field goal vs Indiana

The Wisconsin Badgers had a kicker competition this summer to determine who would get the nod for the regular season. Luke Fickell is ready to open that battle back up after another miss from senior Nathanial Vakos against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers will face their toughest defensive test to date in SIUE

MADISON, Wis. - Looking to extend one of the conference's longest winning streaks, No.23 Wisconsin wraps up its four-game homestand when it faces Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) at the Kohl Center tonight.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Wisconsin Badgers move up in this week's Associated Press Top 25

MADISON, Wis. – After holding steady last week, the University of Wisconsin is on the rise in the national rankings. After their extended break following an 86-55 victory over Ball State Tuesday, Wisconsin moved up one spot to No.23 in the AP Top 25 in Monday's weekly poll.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 17

Wisconsin Badgers vs. SIUE Cougars | Preview

No. 24 Wisconsin wraps up its four-game homestand when it hosts Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Monday night at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (3-0) are averaging 93.0 points per game and winning by an average margin of 29.3 points per game.

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 8

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win vs. Washington

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win against Washington

Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Badgers scratched out a surprising 13-10 upset win over No. 24 Washington, and the biggest shock came in the form of the Badgers' leading passer.

Wisconsin upsets No. 23 Washington to snap six-game skid

Wisconsin Badgers Upset #23 Washington Huskies for Wild Ranked Win

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / November 6

Wisconsin isn't ready to give up on HC Luke Fickell just yet

Given the big names that have been fired around the college football ranks this season, and when combined with the program's struggles over the past three years, it seemed possible that Wisconsin's Luke Fickell could be the next prominent coach to get sacked. But it's not happening.

ASU's Kenny Dillingham addressed players about his coaching future

Deion Sanders demotes former NFL head coach on Colorado's staff

College football analyst predicts disaster for Oregon at Iowa

Mike Elko asking Texas A&M fans to have some perspective about 8-0 season

Booger McFarland takes massive shot at former LSU HC Brian Kelly

Four teams that can crash the College Football Playoff party