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How Wisconsin Badgers football has fared during spring transfer portal window

Some of the new faces for the University of Wisconsin football program have panned out early for coach Luke Fickell. Some, on the other hand, haven’t. Wisconsin welcomed 19 transfers into the program to participate in winter conditioning and spring practices.

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Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball brings back starter who entered transfer portal

Check one more task of the list for new Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton. She was in the market for a new starting guard, but a familiar face decided to return for her senior season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 29

Badgers conference schedule revealed for 2025-26 season

The Badgers know who they’ll be facing at home and on the road in 2025. The Big Ten revealed every team’s conference home and away opponents for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday, as the Wisconsin Badgers will face 14 teams once and three teams twice.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Wisconsin Football in Final Four of Four-Star Tight End

With spring practice in the rearview mirror, the Wisconsin football staff is laser-focused on building out the 2026 recruiting class. After hosting several prospects on visits in recent weeks, commitments are just around the corner for many top recruits. Among those is a Wisconsin Badgers legacy who might be following in his uncle's footsteps.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey Coach Mark Johnson Might Receive Congressional Gold Medal

The head coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team might soon be honored for one of his most recognizable career achievements. After winning an Olympic gold medal 45 years ago, Mark Johnson could be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. Johnson won gold with Team USA at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

Wisconsin Badgers News / SwimSwam / April 28

Wild Speculation: Who Will Steer the Ship for the Wisconsin Badgers Swim Team?

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam USA Swimming has spun the carousel again. Precluding what was expected to be a quiet offseason for coaching changes, head coaches from two big Power 4 programs have left to lead the redesigned USA Swimming National Team department.

Joe Huber News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 26

Vikings Signing Wisconsin OL Joe Huber

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Vikings are signing Wisconsin OL Joe Huber. Huber, 22, was a no-star recruit and unranked in the 2020 recruiting class out of Dublin, Ohio.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 26

Badgers land new offensive line starter in transfer portal with Wisconsin native coming home

Luke Fickell dipped back into the transfer portal to find reinforcements for his injured offensive line, and he brought an in-state recruit back home in the process.

Kevin Heywood News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 26

Badgers land offensive tackle in the transfer portal after losing Kevin Heywood

The Badgers have been looking for a transfer portal offensive lineman. The Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from Central Michigan transfer offensive lineman Davis Heinzen, he announced on Saturday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25

Wisconsin Badgers find Tanner Koziol replacement in transfer portal with small-school stud

The Wisconsin Badgers thought they had their tight end upgrade secured in the transfer portal, but Luke Fickell just found his Plan B. A week after Tanner Koziol left the program and re-entered the portal, the Badgers locked in his replacement.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 25

What does the Badgers rotation look like after adding final two scholarship players?

The Badgers have close to a set roster for the 2025-26 season. The Wisconsin Badgers have their 13 scholarship players set for the 2025-26 season after adding a transfer and an international prospect on Thursday.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25

Luke Fickell shaking up Wisconsin Badgers' offensive line to replace injured left tackle

The Wisconsin Badgers have a hole to fill at left tackle. Luke Fickell is getting creative to explore all options. Projected starter Kevin Haywood tore his ACL earlier this month and will miss the entire 2025 season, and Wisconsin has used the rest of spring practice to find his replacement.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25

3 Wisconsin Badgers who will be picked earliest in the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is the most Wisconsin draft of all time, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to Green Bay for the annual event. But it won't include too many actual Wisconsin players.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 24

Badgers add 19-year-old Lithuanian forward

Wisconsin is going the international route for a touted recruit. The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from Lithuanian forward Alexis Bieliauskas, he announced on Thursday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 24

Badgers interested in transfer forward who played in the Elite Eight

The Badgers still need frontcourt help in the transfer portal. After a strong start, the Wisconsin Badgers are still in need of some frontcourt help in the transfer portal to help out returner Nolan Winter and transfer Austin Rapp.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 23

Badgers hosting 2026 four-star priority tight end on official visit this week

Official visit season has started for the Badgers with a top-priority target. Official visit season is finally beginning for the Wisconsin Badgers, who are kicking things off by hosting 2026 four-star priority tight end Gavin Mueller this week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 23

Badgers redshirt freshman cornerback enters the transfer portal

The Badgers are losing a cornerback for the spring transfer portal. The Wisconsin Badgers are losing a cornerback to the transfer portal, as redshirt freshman Jay Harper announced his intentions to leave the program on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 23

Badgers add, lose key special teamer in the transfer portal

The Badgers swapped players in the transfer portal to fill a starting role In a move that went under the radar this weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers added long snapper Nick Levy in the transfer portal for his final season of eligibility.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Former Wisconsin Basketball Guard Has a New Home

Former four-star freshman guard Daniel Freitag entered the transfer portal at the end of March after spending one season with the Wisconsin basketball team. Freitag joined the Badgers with a large amount of hype and potential in the eyes of Wisconsin fans.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / April 17