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Wisconsin Football Adds Former Walk-On-Turned-Captain to Staff

Wisconsin football hasn't exactly been something for its passionate and robust alumni base to be proud of in recent years. Each of head coach Luke Fickell's first three seasons has been more disappointing than the last.

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More often than not, Wisconsin basketball rebounds from first-round losses

The University of Wisconsin has made three trips to the Final Four in the last 25 NCAA Tournaments, both as a Cinderella No.8 seed and a top-two seed in its region.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Football Play-Caller Sees 'Improvement' From Offensive Line

It's no secret that the Badgers' offensive line play was horrific in 2025. Between injuries and flat-out abysmal play, Wisconsin's offensive front crumbled early in the season and only marginally improved as the year wore on.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Badgers OC Jeff Grimes Offers First Impressions of New QBs

When Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes spoke to the media Tuesday morning following the Badgers third practice of the spring, the focus was understandably on quarterbacks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Basketball Loses Former Big-Time Recruit To Transfer Portal

So it begins. Though the NCAA Transfer Portal doesn't officially open until April 7, college basketball's free agency is already well underway. Wisconsin suffered its first loss of the offseason, as Sam Kayser of League Ready first reported that sophomore Jack Robison plans to enter the portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Badgers Offense Takes off at Spring Football Practice No. 3

MADISON, Wis. -- Spring football is well underway for the Wisconsin Badgers, who are sporting a significantly different look entering Year 4 under Luke Fickell.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Four Standouts from Wisconsin Badgers Third Spring Football Practice

MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin Football team held its third practice of spring camp from inside the McClain Center on Tuesday morning. The Badgers put on the shoulder pads for the practice, allowing for a bit more violence from both sides, even without being able to tackle.

Luke Fickell News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Wisconsin Badgers’ Luke Fickell reacts to women’s hockey team’s championship

Although the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team crashed out early of the 2026 edition of March Madness, the school still has a title to celebrate, as the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey squad won the national championship on Saturday at the Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 23

4-Star Recruit Wisconsin Badgers Missed Out on Is Entering Transfer Portal

While March Madness is still ongoing, the 2025-26 season has ended for most of the country, including the Wisconsin Badgers. That means players across the nation have begun to announce their intent to transfer this offseason.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 23

Top Three Skills Wisconsin Basketball Must Aquire in the Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal not officially open for two more weeks and plenty of players just beginning to trickle in, we don't know who exactly Wisconsin basketball needs to recruit this offseason.

Wisconsin Football Loses Critical Recruiting Staffer to Iowa State

With official visit season around the corner, Wisconsin football is down a key member of its recruiting staff. Wisconsin's former director of on-campus recruiting Taylor Ewald has reportedly accepted the same position at Iowa State, leaving the gig vacant in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 23

Wisconsin Football in Bottom Half of Big Ten in Key 2026 Metric

There's no shortage of metrics and numbers to evaluate college football programs across America ahead of the 2026 season. And until these teams take the field in late August, we have no way of assessing how accurate those barometers are.

Badgers claim Gold Medal, back-to-back National Championships weeks apart

The Wisconsin Badgers are officially women’s ice hockey National Champions in back-to-back seasons after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Badgers are the champions again and the program now has five titles since 2019 and nine total titles, which is the most in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 23

Wisconsin Badgers hockey star Lacy Eden makes history

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team is once again the ruler of college hockey. On Sunday, Lacey Eden and the Badgers defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Wisconsin beats Ohio State to win second consecutive NCAA women’s hockey championship

A fitting way to end an incredible season. Thanks to a late goal from senior Claire Enright, the Wisconsin Badgers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes, 3-2, to win the 2026 NCAA Women’s D-I Championship.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 22

Three Early Transfer Portal Targets That Make Sense For Wisconsin

The NCAA transfer portal officially opens for basketball on April 7 and runs through April 21. For all intents and purposes, however, the portal is already in full swing.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Wisconsin Badgers: New NCAA trial rule change could end controversial suspensions

A proposed NCAA trial rule could change how the Wisconsin Badgers’ football team and other programs approach playing defense. The dreaded targeting penalty has long been considered one of the worst to be served on the football field due to the consequences that the penalty carries.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Cinderella Story in Portland: High Point radio call goes viral

High Point University student radio announcers Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright captured the essence of March Madness with their frenzied call during the Panthers’ 83-82 upset victory over fifth-seeded Wisconsin on Thursday.