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Wisconsin Badgers lose out on highly coveted in-state 2027 guard recruit

Wisconsin Badgers lose out on highly coveted in-state 2027 guard recruit

Greg Gard has been criticized, fairly or not, for an inability to bring the top talent in Wisconsin to Madison. He's looking to prove the doubters wrong by landing some of the elite in-state players in the class of 2027.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 29

Quick hits: Nolan Winter's double-double leads Wisconsin Badgers to exhibition win over UW-Platteville

MADISON, Wis. - One of Nolan Winter's big focal points last offseason was adding quality weight, girth that allow him to battle some of the toughest post players on the University of Wisconsin's schedule and overpower those unable to match his 7-foot size.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 29
Strong New Wisconsin Badgers’ RB option emerges during 21-7 loss to Oregon

Strong New Wisconsin Badgers’ RB option emerges during 21-7 loss to Oregon

The Wisconsin Badgers‘ offense has frankly been one of the hardest to watch at the collegiate level, but a bright spot could be beginning to blossom for the team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 29

Report: 3 schools battling to flip Wisconsin Badgers' top-tier RB commit for 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers are facing competition from some of the top programs in the country to keep their star running back commit for the 2026 class. Four-star RB Amari Latimer from Sandy Creek, Georgia is still committed to the Badgers, but he's taking another visit elsewhere this weekend as the risk of a flip continues to rise.

Elijah Gray News / WI Sports Heroics / October 29
Dismissal of Veteran Badgers’ Forward opens new chances for youth ahead of 2025-26 season

Dismissal of Veteran Badgers’ Forward opens new chances for youth ahead of 2025-26 season

Less than a week away from tip-off, the Wisconsin Badgers have announced a surprising bit of roster news surrounding a new transfer. Elijah Gray, a former two-star Fordham commitment, transferred into the program from the Temple Owls after just one season with the team.

Greg Gard News / NBC Sports / October 28
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 28

Wisconsin Badgers' Top 35 linebacker commit taking visit with Big Ten rival

Another Wisconsin Badgers committed recruit for the Class of 2026 is flirting with other programs. The commits haven't started flipping amid UW's losing streak, but a top linebacker recruit is the latest to take an in-season visit elsewhere.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 28
Wisconsin Badgers transfer forward dismissed from team before start of regular season

Wisconsin Badgers transfer forward dismissed from team before start of regular season

The Wisconsin Badgers are less than a week away from the start of the men's basketball season, and already Greg Gard's roster is down a player. A UW spokesperson announced Tuesday that transfer forward Elijah Gray has been dismissed from the team.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 28
Wisconsin Badgers mega donor supports keeping Chris McIntosh and Luke Fickell

Wisconsin Badgers mega donor supports keeping Chris McIntosh and Luke Fickell

If you want to know why the Wisconsin Badgers are sticking with athletic director Chris McIntosh and head coach Luke Fickell despite their struggles, you just need to follow the money.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 28
Wisconsin Badgers basketball in position to snap disappointing 9-year drought in March Madness

Wisconsin Badgers basketball in position to snap disappointing 9-year drought in March Madness

As Greg Gard has said leading up to the regular season, there's a buzz in Madison about his basketball team, and the buzz is beginning to echo on a national scale.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 27
Wisconsin hockey poll moves sets up massive Border Battle

Wisconsin hockey poll moves sets up massive Border Battle

Putting together back-to-back wins to sweep non-conference opponents has been a challenge of late for the Wisconsin men's hockey team. The Wisconsin Badgers opened the season by twice winning over the Lindenwood Lions and securing UW's first non-conference sweep in seven tries, dating back to November of 2023.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 27
Jonathan Taylor's dominant 2025 season puts him in rarified air with Hall of Fame RBs

Jonathan Taylor's dominant 2025 season puts him in rarified air with Hall of Fame RBs

Jonathan Taylor is playing this season like not just the greatest Wisconsin Badgers running back of all time, but a Pro Football Hall of Fame-caliber running back.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 27
One Badgers DL commit at risk of flipping while another reaffirms loyalty to Wisconsin

One Badgers DL commit at risk of flipping while another reaffirms loyalty to Wisconsin

So far, the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 recruiting class is holding steady despite the team's two-month long losing streak. At least one of those commits is a real risk to flip, while another player at his same position isn't waivering from his pledge to Luke Fickell.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 27
Badgers Hall of Famer calls on Luke Fickell to put more emphasis on recruiting in Wisconsin

Badgers Hall of Famer calls on Luke Fickell to put more emphasis on recruiting in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Badgers have a lot to fix this season during an abysmal losing streak that doesn't have an end in sight. But Luke Fickell also has some bigger picture issues to address for the long-term health of the football program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / October 25
Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / October 24
Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / October 22
Wisconsin's statement on keeping Luke Fickell shows how far it has fallen

Wisconsin's statement on keeping Luke Fickell shows how far it has fallen

After being shut out in back-to-back games against Iowa and Ohio State, Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh released a statement in support of Luke Fickell.

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Luke Fickell News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
Wisconsin makes decision on coach Luke Fickell

Wisconsin makes decision on coach Luke Fickell

Wisconsin has made a decision regarding the status of head football coach Luke Fickell.

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Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / October 19
Wisconsin needs to part ways with HC Luke Fickell

Wisconsin needs to part ways with HC Luke Fickell after Ohio State loss

It's time for the Wisconsin Badgers to pull the plug on the Luke Fickell era.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 18
Badgers’ Staff remain close to big 2027 Maple Grove Wing

Badgers’ Staff remain close to big 2027 Maple Grove Wing

The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff firmly believes the 2027 basketball recruiting class is special, and have now approached the class as such. With the new changing landscape of college basketball and collegiate sports in general, the transfer portal has become the strongest tool to use when constructing a roster.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
Ohio State's Ryan Day is giving way too much credit to Luke Fickell and Wisconsin

Ohio State's Ryan Day is giving way too much credit to Luke Fickell and Wisconsin

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation. The Wisconsin Badgers are 2-4 and dead last in the Big Ten standings with a 0-3 record against conference opponents.

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