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Wisconsin Badgers keep rising in national bracketology projections

MADISON, Wis. — You can throw a master lock around the University of Wisconsin. Winners of 10 of the last 13 games, which includes three top-10 victories, the Badgers are poised to make the NCAA Tournament for the 26th time in the last 28 tournament years, something only five schools will be able to boast.

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Badgers finalize Official Visit with Cedar Hill (TX) EDGE Jeron Allen II

The Wisconsin Badgers will be hosting a rising recruit from the great state of Texas for an Official Visit later on in the year. Cedar Hill (TX) three-star edge rusher Jeron Allen II will be taking an Official Visit with Wisconsin after growing close with the recruiting staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 25

Badgers book Official Visit with 2027 Notre Dame Academy ATH Kingston Allen

The Wisconsin Badgers will host a notable in-state recruit for an Official Visit later this year as the staff continues to pull close. Composite four-star athlete Kingston Allen recently announced his running Official Visit schedule and the recruit opted to include Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 24

Wisconsin Badgers Reportedly 'Won Bidding Wars' For Transfer Portal Additions

Wisconsin Badgers athletic director Chris McIntosh pledged more financial support for the football team back in the fall. He appears to have backed up his words with dollars during the winter transfer portal window.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 24

Wisconsin men's hockey goaltender honored for stellar outing

Madison, WI — It was not a clean sweep inside the Kohl Center this past weekend, but the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team gave the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines a run for their money, splitting a two-game series.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 24

Wisconsin Badgers Lock In Official Visit With 4-Star Under Armour All-American DB

The Wisconsin Badgers' official visitor list for this spring continues to grow, with multiple high-level class of 2027 recruits locking in their travel plans for Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Wisconsin Badgers announces historic Big Ten feat after win against Iowa

Whatever happens the rest of the way in the 2025-26 college basketball regular season, the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers will have a winning record in Big Ten play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd draws admission from Iowa Hawkeyes head coach

When the Wisconsin Badgers got point guard Nick Boyd via the transfer portal before the 2025-26 college basketball season, they knew that they landed a special talent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Badgers’ top 2027 safety target sets big official visit, adds Penn State stop

The Wisconsin Badgers have locked in an official visit with a priority target on the defensive side of play in the 2027 recruiting class. St. Joseph Regional (NJ) safety Jonathan Galette will officially visit Madison, Wisconsin on May 29th before also officially visiting Penn State on June 12th.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers Have 'Picked Up The Pace' With Recruiting Dominant 4-Star Running Back From Texas

One of the most productive running back recruits in the country is getting some increased attention from the Wisconsin Badgers, who are angling to bring him to Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 23

When, Where and How To Watch Wisconsin Badgers Working Out At 2026 NFL Combine

The Wisconsin Badgers have only two players representing them at the NFL combine this week in Indianapolis, despite several other NFL Draft prospects hoping to continue their careers in the pros.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 23

Nolan Winter's rim protection is powering Wisconsin Badgers best shot-blocking season in years

The Wisconsin Badgers are having a record-setting offensive season in 2025-26, averaging their third most points per game in program history (83.1) and their most three-pointers made per game (11).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers drop in Monday's Associated Press Top 25 rankings

MADISON, Wis. - A Quad-1 victory wasn't enough for the University of Wisconsin to hang on to its top-25 ranking. Although winning their third Quad-1 game in the last four outings on Sunday, the Badgers' listless 86-69 loss at Ohio State earlier in the week caused them to not being ranked in Monday's Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard dishes out honest claim on Nick Boyd after PG’s ner triple-double

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers have not lost back-to-back games in 2026, and it remains that way after Nick Boyd and company crushed the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center in Madison on Sunday, via an 84-71 score.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers, QB Colton Joseph gets huge shoutout from Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks had a special guest at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sunday night. Among the thousands in attendance to watch the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors was none other than new Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd sends strong message after posting wild stat line against Iowa

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers are back to their winning ways, and they have star point guard Nick Boyd to thank a lot for it. Following an 86-69 loss on the road to the Ohio State Buckeyes, Greg Gard’s Badgers returned to Madison to host the unranked Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center in Madison on Sunday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Biggest takeaways from No.24 Wisconsin Badgers' 84-71 win over Iowa

MADISON, Wis. - There's no question that the impact of Nick Boyd has changed the entire complexion of Wisconsin's offense. It's brought a little swagger to the court, too.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 22

Wisconsin Badgers make huge Nick Boyd declaration after beating Iowa

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers immediately recovered from their loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road last Tuesday, as they took care of business on Sunday at home against the visiting Iowa Hawkeyes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Wisconsin Badgers keep enhancing their NCAA Tournament resume after beating Iowa

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes from No.24 Wisconsin's 84-71 win over Iowa at the Kohl Center Sunday, improving the Badgers (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten) to 10-8 in Quad 1/2 games and keeping hold of their sixth-place position in the Big Ten standings.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Badgers Pushing Strong For Top Offensive Line Recruits in Wisconsin for 2027 Class

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in only one offensive line recruit in the 2026 class. Luke Fickell is pushing for more in 2027, starting with the top blockers from in-state.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 22

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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.