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Wisconsin Badgers land final transfer wide receiver in Zion Kearney

The Wisconsin Badgers staff added another commitment at wide receiver who will likely be the final addition to the room ahead of the 2026 season. Oklahoma Sooners’ wide receiver Zion Kearney announced his commitment to the Badgers out of the transfer portal.

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Wisconsin Badgers' updated defensive depth chart after retooling in the transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers found some defensive building blocks during the 2025 season, one of few positive to come from the letdown campaign. Those building blocks are headlined by freshmen linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, who will return to anchor the 2026 defense.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Updated Wisconsin Badgers offensive depth chart after transfer portal additions

The Wisconsin Badgers had a busy two weeks in the transfer portal, watching 22 players depart the program and bringing in 31 transfers to offset those departures.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

John Blackwell picks up his second Big Ten honor of the season

MADISON, Wis. - It appears John Blackwell's slump is officially over. Averaging 23 points. 5.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in a pair of wins last week, the University of Wisconsin junior guard earned his second Big Ten Player of the Week honors this season, the conference announced on Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Wisconsin Badgers pick up all-conference offensive lineman from Division-II in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers are filling their last few roster spots by taking a chance on some small school players in the transfer portal with plenty of upside.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 19

Wisconsin Badgers sign 4th transfer portal wide receiver to retool weapons for Colton Joseph

New Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph is going to have a whole new set of weapons to throw to after Luke Fickell overhauled the wide receiver position in the transfer portal.

Tucker Ashcraft News / WI Sports Heroics / January 18

Former Badgers’ Tight End Tucker Ashcraft joins B1G Rival

A former Wisconsin Badgers’ tight end entered the transfer portal recently and will ultimately stay within the conference moving forward. Starting tight end Tucker Ashcraft entered the transfer portal days after the opening and received interest from plenty of programs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 18

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 18

Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman ranks as Top 50 player who entered transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers were one of the most active teams in the winter transfer portal, seeing 30 new players come in so far with 23 players leaving the program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 18

Wisconsin Badgers add standout in-state specialist from Division-III UW-La Crosse

The Wisconsin Badgers haven't been afraid to take a chance on small-school prospects in the transfer portal as Luke Fickell fills out last spots on his roster.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Where new Wisconsin Badgers starter Colton Joseph ranks among this year's transfer portal QBs

The window for players to enter the transfer portal closed Friday night, so no new players will be added to the pool this winter. Plenty of players in the portal are still looking for their next school, but now college football analysts can properly evaluate who the best players were that became available this cycle.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Promising young Wisconsin Badgers cornerback signs with Virginia in transfer portal

It didn't take former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Omillio Agard long to find a new home in the transfer portal. He was one of the casualties of Luke Fickell retooling the secondary this winter, opting to leave the program after the Badgers brought in plenty of competition at his position.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Wisconsin senior Nick Boyd continues his consistent scoring for the Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 96-87 victory over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (13-5, 5-2 Big Ten) have now won four straight Big Ten games for the first time since winning five straight last February.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Wisconsin Badgers' offense overwhelms Rutgers in 96-87 victory

MADISON, Wis. - A drop off in competition almost resulted in a drop off of Wisconsin's momentum. After one of its best offensive halves of the season was followed by a inconsistent defensive one, Wisconsin had to hang on down the stretch to outlast Rutgers, 96-87, at the Kohl Center Saturday afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 17

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 17

Wisconsin Badgers could finally be at full strength when it hosts Rutgers

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin might be able to use its full allotment of players for the first time in two weeks. Sophomore forward Austin Rapp wasn't listed on Wisconsin's availability report Saturday morning, suggesting the sophomore should play for the Badgers when they host Rutgers (1 p.m./BTN).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman enters transfer portal hours before it closes

The window for players to enter the transfer portal closes Friday night. Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Leyton Nelson decided to put in his name in with just hours to spare.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

Wisconsin Badgers bringing back only two offensive starters from start of 2025 season

The transfer portal window closes Friday night, meaning no new players can enter their names to leave their current school. Players who are already in the portal can continue to seek new opportunities.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

Wisconsin basketball assistant coach earns national recognition

MADISON, Wis. - A former two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten guard, a team captain, and a former professional, Sharif Chambliss has a lot of traits he can preach to his players and sell to his recruits.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 16

#2 Wisconsin Badgers hockey upset by #4 Michigan State: 3 stars

Madison, WI - For the first time since November 14, 2025, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team has lost a Big Ten conference game. The Badgers swept the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing before Thanksgiving, but on Thursday, it was UW that found itself on the losing end in its own arena.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 16