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Breaking Down Three Flip Targets—Which Recruits Could the Badgers Steal?

Wisconsin football has already flipped a player in their strong 2027 recruiting class, in-state linebacker and former Iowa State commit Keaton Wollan.

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Future Badgers Shine vs. Top Competition at Under Armour Chicago Regional

Wisconsin football's class of 2027 already looks quite strong on paper. Now, it's beginning to look strong together on the practice field. Seven Badger commits attended the Under Armour Chicago Regional, an elite event in which top prospects in the class of 2027 and 2028 showcased their skills in front of a myriad of coaches, scouts and media.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 24

What To Expect From Each Member of Wisconsin Basketball's Stacked Freshman Class

As Wisconsin basketball reloads its roster for 2026-27, many of its new players come from the 2026 freshman class. The class, which is currently technically

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 24

The Recruit Most Likely to Commit to Wisconsin During First Official Visit Weekend

Wisconsin will host a litany of prospects in the coming weeks as it's nearly official visit season in college football, one of the hottest times on the recruiting calendar.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 24

Top Three Most Important Recruits At Wisconsin's First Official Visit Weekend

Wisconsin football is deep into its offseason, and in the months between spring practice and fall camp, we won't hear much out of the 2026 Badgers. Recruiting is a different story, however.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 23

Badgers Make Final Four With Electric 2027 WR Recruit

Wisconsin has yet to sign a wide receiver in the class of 2027, but new wide receivers coach Ari Confessor is making moves with several intriguing prospects.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 23

Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Is Nolan Winter ready to be the guy?

Loyalty is hard to come by in the modern landscape of college basketball. Luckily for Wisconsin fans, it’s what they’ve got with Nolan Winter. His skillset made him a prime candidate for the sport’s wealthiest to lure him into the portal, but the big man stayed true to Greg Gard and will finish his career as a Badger.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 23

Badgers Make Move Towards Flipping Blue-Chip Louisville WR Commit

Wisconsin is looking to add another four-star player to its consensus Top-25 recruiting class for 2027. The Badgers landed an official visit from Cincinnati, Ohio native Chuck Alexander, who is currently pledged to Louisville.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Will Wisconsin Transfer Addition Victory Onuetu Start for the Badgers?

With 14 out of 15 players on the 2026-27 roster locked and loaded, Wisconsin basketball has a great sense of what it's going to look like next season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Projecting Wisconsin Football's Defensive Two-Deep Ahead of Summer Workouts

Spring practice has come and gone for the Badgers, and with it, we've learned plenty about who figures to play where this fall. There's still 15 official practices remaining before the season begins, as Wisconsin's fall camp commences shortly after Big Ten and local media days.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Projecting Wisconsin Football's Offensive Two-Deep Ahead of Summer Workouts

We won't see Wisconsin on the practice field for a little over two months as the dog days of the offseason have set in for college football. We have plenty more to learn when the Badgers take the podium for Big Ten and local media days in late July and early August, commencing fall camp shortly thereafter.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 22

Former Badgers Star John Blackwell Makes Final Decision About His Senior Season

Former Wisconsin star John Blackwell has finally made a decision about his senior season of college basketball. The ex-Badger, who developed into a national star as junior in Madison, will officially withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to the college ranks, where he'll play for Duke, NBA Insider Chris Haynes first reported Friday afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 21

National Outlet Snubs Badgers in Top-100 Players List—Here's Three Who Could Prove Them Wrong

If you're surprised that On3 didn't include any Badgers in its list of the top-100 players for the 2026 college football season, you clearly missed the on-field carnage Wisconsin has suffered for the better part of the past three years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 21

Former Wisconsin Football Standout Finds a New Home in the NFL

Former Wisconsin football defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk has spent the past five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was drafted in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 20

Why Wisconsin Basketball Hasn't Filled Its Final Roster Spot Yet

It may feel like Wisconsin basketball's offseason is all wrapped up. After all, the Badgers haven't added a player to their squad for 2026-27 since they signed developmental Australian big man Isaac Riddle, filling spot 14 of 15.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 20

Three Badgers Whose Jobs Could be On the Line in Fall Camp

Fall camp is still several months out, but it's never too early to take a look at a handful of position battles set to unfold under the August sun. Summer workouts are the next stage of the offseason on tap for Badgers players, but soon enough, they'll don their helmets and pads and take to the practice field once again.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 19

Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Is Austin Rapp ready for a bigger role?

Outside of Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp was arguably Wisconsin’s most important player retention of the offseason. It was a rocky road in his sophomore season,

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 19

Wisconsin Football Bringing Plenty of Pageantry to Green Bay for Opener Vs. Notre Dame

Green Bay, Wisconsin is going to be absolutely electric during the first weekend of September. Wisconsin football's blockerbuster opener against Notre Dame is set for Sunday, Sept.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 19

Wisconsin Basketball to Partake in 'Tropical' In-Season Tournament—Where Could the Badgers Be Headed?

Wisconsin basketball's Big Ten schedule for the 2026-27 season is already locked in. As is tradition with college basketball scheduling, the Badgers know their conference opponents first before the out-of-conference slate comes together.

Badgers Making Push to Flip High-Upside Prospect Committed to Texas Tech

The Red Raiders of Lubbock, Texas have proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the new age of college football. Its pockets lined with unlimited funds from billionaire oil and gas executive Cody Campbell, not to mention its prime recruiting location and strong NFL pipeline, Texas Tech is a well-oiled machine both on and off the field.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 19

Badgers GM Says This Incoming Transfer Will 'Open a Lot of Doors' in Recruiting

All told — and despite losing superstar shooting guard John Blackwell to Duke — Wisconsin basketball had a pretty solid offseason. The Badgers nabbed three transfers, two international recruits and one high school senior, filling six of the seven empty spots on the 2026-27 roster thus far.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 18

Badgers GM Marc VandeWettering Explains Wisconsin's Approach in Transfer Portal

The Badgers' offseason isn't quite wrapped up — they still have one more spot to fill on the 2026-27 roster. Still, the meat of Wisconsin's squad appears to be in place between a starting five that's potentially already nailed down and a myriad of incoming freshmen.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 18

Badgers Extend First Offer to Fast-Rising Sophomore Who Could Explode Onto National Scene

Relationships are such a critical part of the ever-changing and inexact science that is high school recruiting, and Wisconsin basketball just started what it hopes is a long and fruitful one with a prospect dripping with potential.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 18

Three Reasons Wisconsin's QB Room is Primed to Bounce Back This Fall

With spring practice in the books, we've got a pretty good idea of how the Wisconsin football team looks with summer workouts on the horizon. Of course, there's still the entirety of fall camp in August, but after the first round of offseason practices, we know a lot more about each position group than we did this winter.