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Wisconsin Badgers Have a Final Four-Caliber Offense This Season, According to Analytics

The Wisconsin Badgers offense this season isn't just hot. It's good enough to get them deep into the NCAA Tournament, if their defense can keep up. According to the analytics over at Ken Pom, this Badgers offense is Final Four worthy.

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Only One Coach Is Under More Pressure Than Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers in 2026

Despite some late-season success and a productive offseason, Luke Fickell remains firmly on the hot seat entering the 2026 season. His first three years with the Wisconsin Badgers haven't met the high expectations he came in with, and few other coaches in the country will be under as much pressure as he is this fall.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 21

Badgers coach Greg Gard travels to see top 2027 Wisconsin target

An extra day of prep allowed University of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard to give an in-person scout to one of his top recruiting prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 21

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard provides unfortunate player update before Iowa clash

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers missed the services of one of the players on their regular rotation during Tuesday’s loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road at the Value City Arena in Columbus.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 21

Wisconsin Badgers’ sends incredibly strong statement on playing for the school

The Wisconsin Badgers are not the only college basketball team star guard Nick Boyd has played for, but it seems that he’s found his real home with them.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 20

Wisconsin men's hockey earns massive resume-boosting win

Entering the weekend barely on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team was faced with a tremendous challenge, but even greater opportunity.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 20

Wisconsin Badgers Building Strong Recruiting Connection With Top 3 OT in 2028 class

The Wisconsin Badgers are making an early push for one of the top offensive line recruits in the entire 2028 class. New offensive line coach Eric Mateos is reportedly making a strong impression.

Former 2026 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball starter goes pro

The 2026 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team was powered by an exceptional senior class that included Mimi Colyer, Carter Booth, and Alicia (Allie) Andrews.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Students at Wisconsin went nuts celebrating Hilary Knight’s Olympic goal

In a packed watch party at UW-Madison’s Union South, fans and students erupted in wild celebration as Badgers legend Hilary Knight scored a dramatic game-tying goal for Team USA in the women’s hockey gold-medal game against Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Wisconsin Badgers star Laila Edwards makes history after Team USA win over Canada in the Winter Olympics

Laila Edwards and the USA have done it. They bagged the gold at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina after beating Canada 2-1 in overtime on Thursday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 19

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Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 20

Badgers’ defense battles, drops away game to strong USC Trojans

The Wisconsin Badgers have suffered yet another loss, extending the current losing streak to seven games with the regular season coming to a close shortly.

Wisconsin Badgers preparing to battle tough Iowa Hawkeyes defense

The Wisconsin Badgers will host the Iowa Hawkeyes on February 22nd at the Kohl Center in a pivotal game for the home team. Wisconsin has been a hot team since starting the new year with ranked wins over Big Ten Conference powerhouses Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Wisconsin Badgers Lock In Official Summer Visit For Top In-State Running Back Recruit

The Wisconsin Badgers are trying to keep the best in-state running back recruit for 2027 from going elsewhere to play college football. Luke Fickell's

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Wisconsin Badgers Have Two Under-The-Radar Transfer Portal Additions, According to College Football Executives

The Wisconsin Badgers incoming class of over 30 transfer portal players this winter wasn't full of the top-rated players from around the country. But Luke Fickell is confident he found some significant upgrades for the roster, even if the players aren't all big names.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Former Wisconsin Badgers star Hilary Knight late goal lifts Team USA to Olympic Gold

Captain America likely delivered her final Olympic moment when her team and country needed her the most. Former Wisconsin Badgers forward and Team USA

Kendric Pryor News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Former Wisconsin Badgers Wide Receiver Signs New Contract for His 5th NFL Season

The University of Wisconsin isn't exactly known for producing NFL wide receivers, with few pros coming out of the Badgers' receiver room in recent history.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 19

Here are the former Wisconsin Badgers chasing gold today in the Winter Olympics

No matter the result of the latest edition of the storied rivalry, at least four UW player will win a gold medal in women's hockey for a sixth straight Olympics.

How to watch former Wisconsin Badgers compete for Olympic gold in today's women's hockey final

The University of Wisconsin is guaranteed to add 11 Olympic medals to its school-history total. The only question remains how many will end up being gold.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 18

Wisconsin Badgers Roster Still Has a Lot To Prove After Transfer Portal Additions

The Wisconsin Badgers are looking for their over 30 additions in the transfer portal to provide a big boost for a roster in need of a talent influx. Different players doesn't always mean better, though, and this group of newcomers will still have a lot to prove this fall.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 18

Badgers’ Howell, Daniels look to put an end to current six-game losing streak against USC

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is back on the court Thursday, February 19th against a strong USC Trojans team in need of a win. For Wisconsin, the team is currently in the midst of a brutal six-game losing streak that dates back to January 25th in Minneapolis.

Jay Bilas News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 17

Jay Bilas Ranks Wisconsin Badgers Outside of Top 35 Basketball Teams in the Country

The Wisconsin Badgers looked like one of the hottest teams in college basketball after earning their second win over a Top 10 opponent. ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas still isn't quite sold just yet.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

How Wisconsin blitzed No. 10 Michigan State to upset another top-10 foe

Nick Boyd had 29 points and John Blackwell added 24 to pace Wisconsin to a dominant 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State in a Big Ten Conference matchup Friday night.

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