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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.

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Badgers continue pursuit of highly touted 2027 Minnesota Linebacker

The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff has continued to focus on recruiting the 2027 class at the moment and a certain defender has become a priority. 2027 Shakopee (MN) linebacker Blake Betton has been connected to Wisconsin for quite some time now as one of the longest standing Badgers’ recruiting interests in the class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 22

How to watch Wisconsin Badgers vs Ohio State women's hockey national championship

University Park, PA — At the end of every NCAA Tournament since 2019, Ohio State or Wisconsin women's hockey have finished the season as champions. In every national title game since 2023, the Wisconsin Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes have gone head-to-head for the crown.

Nolan Winter News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nolan Winter speaks out on his future after shocking 2026 March Madness exit

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2025-26 college basketball season ended with a loud thud. Amid big hopes for the fifth-seed Badgers to go on a deep run in the 2026 edition of March Madness, they instead packed their bags early for home after getting stunned in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by the No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 22

How to watch Wisconsin men's hockey NCAA Tournament selection show

Madison, WI — It took until the final day before the selection show to be sure, but the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the 28th time in program history, and the second time in three seasons under head coach Mike Hastings.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Wisconsin women's hockey captain wins national player of the year

University Park, PA — Caroline Harvey has won a pair of national titles, an Olympic Gold Medal, and was MVP of the 2026 Olympic Games. Now, she has added yet another trophy to the case, taking home the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Five players the Wisconsin Badgers must retain for the 2026-27 season

The University of Wisconsin has been thrust into the offseason quicker than it anticipated. The Badgers felt they had a team that was ascending at the right time, winning 15 of their last 20 games and coming off a successful Big Ten Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 21

Wisconsin Badgers remain favorites to land dominant 2027 offensive tackle

With the Spring season ramping up, the Wisconsin Badgers have continued to work with top recruiting targets in the 2027 class. Wisconsin has been taking

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Wisconsin Target Reilly Newman Moves Official Visit to Badgers' Monster Recruiting Weekend

The momentum surrounding the Wisconsin Badgers’ 2027 class is officially building. Luke Fickell and his staff are quietly building an important recruiting weekend for the end of May, and the guest list just added some serious size.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Wisconsin Badgers win Frozen Four thriller, reach title game

University Park, PA — It was not the start the Wisconsin Badgers wanted, giving up two goals on costly penalties in the first period, but it finished the way Wisconsin women's hockey hoped it could when playing what felt like a true road game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on PSU's home ice.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 20

Wisconsin women's hockey forward joins elite 100-goal club

University Park, PA — On September 22nd 2022, Wisconsin women's hockey forward Kirsten Simms scored her first-career goal against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a series at PSU's Pegula Ice Arena during the first weekend of what would become a wildly impressive collegiate career.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 20

Three Burning Questions as Wisconsin Basketball Enters the Offseason

After High Point derailed the Badgers' March Madness run before it could begin, stunning Wisconsin with an 83-82 upset win in the Round of 64, Wisconsin's season ended brutally and abruptly.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 20

Luke Fickell Provides Updates on Key Players With Spring Practice Underway

With spring practice up and running in Madison, key pieces of information about the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers are already beginning to trickle in. Head coach Luke Fickell spoke to the media Thursday morning following Wisconsin's first practice, and touched on the status of several important players.

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 19

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd sends a powerful message after painful loss to High Point ended college career

The 2026 NCAA Tournament journey for the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers didn’t even last a round. They were out of it right on the first day of the First Round, with the No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 19

Senior point guard Nick Boyd grateful for his one season with the Wisconsin Badgers

Crunch time was coming and Nick Boyd was finally starting to find his driving lanes. The University of Wisconsin senior point guard had been lethal all season finishing around the rim with his left hand, which he showed on three straight possessions with his team in a tie game and a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on the line.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 19

Greg Gard: 'Today Sucks' as Badgers' March Madness Woes Continue

Wisconsin's March Madness run came screeching to a halt before it could begin, as the Badgers lost at the hands of a scrappy High Point team, bowing out in the first round of the big dance.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 19

Badgers X-Factor confirms he'll be back next year after Wisconsin's disappointing March Madness loss

The Wisconsin Badgers failed to make the Sweet 16 for a ninth consecutive season, and for the third time in that stretch, were upset by a 12 seed in the opening round of March Madness.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 19

No. 12 seed High Point delivers first upset of 2026 March Madness with win over No. 5 seed Wisconsin

The High Point Panthers keep reaching higher.

Jamie Dixon continues to prove his worth at TCU with NCAA Tournament win over Ohio State

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 19

Wisconsin Badgers down only one rotation player for NCAA Tournament opener against High Point

The University of Wisconsin will only be down one rotation player when it begins its NCAA Tournament run this afternoon. The Badgers list reserve guard Jack Janicki (wrist surgery) as out for its first-round game against 12th-seed High Point (12:40 p.m.