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Former Wisconsin tight end calls out Badgers coaching staff for overlooking him

Leaving the Wisconsin Badgers has proved to be fruitful for a few transfers who have left in recent years. Tight end Riley Nowakowski is among those feeling more appreciated on his new team than he did from the Wisconsin coaching staff.

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2028 DL Hendrix Dawson secures Badgers’ scholarship after big season

Following a successful season on the field, a Wisconsin Badgers‘ scholarship has been handed down to an extremely worthy in-state recruit. Hendrix Dawson, a three-star defensive lineman from Wisconsin Dells, is currently the top-ranked 2028 class recruit in the state.

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Milwaukee's defensive acumen and rebounding strength should challenge the Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin men’s basketball wraps up the nonconference portion of its 2025-26 schedule when it hosts Milwaukee tonight at the Kohl Center. The pair of in-state foes are renewing a rivalry that saw them play annually from 1992 to 2015 but haven't met in six years.

Wisconsin Badgers suffer dominant loss to #7 Maryland Terrapins

After previously defeating a ranked team, the Wisconsin Badgers entered the contest against Maryland with hope despite the potential gap between the teams.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 30

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs Milwaukee Panthers

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin's final nonconference tune-up will come against a familiar opponent, closing out the 2025 calendar year by taking on Milwaukee tonight at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 29

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Wisconsin football extends scholarship to one of the state's top sophomores

One of the state's top sophomore high school prospects has received one of his most meaningful scholarship offers. Following multiple unofficial visits to campus, Wisconsin Dells (Wis.) High sophomore defensive tackle Hendrix Dawson announced he received a scholarship offer from Wisconsin on Monday.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 29

New hires push Luke Fickell down in Big Ten head coach rankings for 2026

Luke Fickell is going to be under even more pressure in 2026 than he was in 2025. Other schools in the Big Ten opted to make a head coaching change while the Wisconsin Badgers stood pat, and the fan base will be comparing to see whether athletic director Chris McIntosh was correct to stick by his guy.

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Wisconsin Badgers are set to return only 1 defensive starter from Week 1 of 2025 season

The Wisconsin Badgers defense is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did to start the 2025 season. Out of the 11 starters who took the field for Week 1 against Miami (OH), only one of them is set to return for the 2026 season.

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Wisconsin Badgers have inside track to promising young SEC lineman in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers new offensive line coach could bring a promising young player with him from his former team through the transfer portal this winter.

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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback enters transfer portal ahead of 2026 season

The Wisconsin Badgers football team, which once was the NCAA’s most successful unit in terms of consecutive bowl games made, has fallen on hard times. In 2025, the Badgers went just 4-8 overall, and had an embarrassing 2-7 record within the Big Ten Conference.

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4 position groups Wisconsin Badgers must improve in the transfer portal this winter

In the weeks leading up to the opening of the transfer portal Jan. 2, the Wisconsin Badgers have watched several key contributors announce their intent to transfer.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 29

Recent history suggests Wisconsin basketball is primed for a winning streak

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin had every right to slump its way through a lowly nonconference game. The Badgers were coming off a disheartening overtime loss to Villanova, the latest in a string of disappointing early-season performances.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 28

Trinity Shadd-Ceres is the 2nd Badger in as many years to transfer to Creighton

At seasons end, Trinity Shadd-Ceres was one of several Wisconsin Badgers volleyball players to enter the transfer portal. The 5’11” outside hitter was used as a spark plug by coach Kelly Sheffield down the stretch, often appearing in games when the team needed a spark or was seeking a big momentum changing play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 28

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Wisconsin Badgers tight end declares for NFL Draft after seeking extra year of eligibility

The two-week transfer portal window is just days away, and the Wisconsin Badgers received some much-needed clarity at a position of need ahead of portal season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

Wisconsin Badgers facing most transfer portal departures of any Big Ten team

Players still have a few days to decide whether they want to enter the transfer portal, but so far, the Wisconsin Badgers are seeing more departures than their peers.

Nick Evers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback goes back into transfer portal for third time

Just a few years ago, quarterback Nick Evers looked like a great addition for the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal. Now, he's heading back into the portal for the third time in his career, looking to play for his fourth college team.

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Wisconsin Badgers next transfer portal running back could come from within the Big Ten

As it stands now, the Wisconsin Badgers backfield is short on experience, but Luke Fickell is looking at options in the transfer portal to bolster the running back room.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 28

New Wisconsin offensive line coach has come out swinging on the recruiting trail

New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos has come out swinging on the recruiting trail for his new employer. Since being officially named to the Badgers coaching staff on December 11, Mateos has targeted some of the premier offensive line prospects in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 27

Wisconsin Badgers 'in the mix' for one of the top wide receivers in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers will have to rebuild their wide receiver room through the transfer portal, and they're trying to start with one of the best available weapons this winter.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 27

Latest Wisconsin Badgers starter entering transfer portal leaves another big hole on offense

The Wisconsin Badgers are going to need a whole new set of pass catchers in the transfer portal this winter. After four different wide receivers announced their intentions to enter the portal in recent weeks, the Badgers' top returning tight end came to the same decision on Friday.