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Luke Fickell Names Two Transfers Who Have Already Exceeded Expectations

One of the more overlooked factors that will significantly contribute to Wisconsin football's success or lack thereof this season? Whether it can improve its hit rate on transfer portal prospects.

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Player Previews: What will OLB Justus Boone Bring From the Trenches of the SEC?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

New Badgers Assistant Coach Talks Plan to Relieve 'Starvation of Wins' in Madison

However much optimism there may be for 2026, and however much denial Wisconsin football's fanbase shrouds itself in, it's a truth universally acknowledged that under Luke Fickell, the Badgers have experienced their worst stretch of football since the early 1990s.

Sebastian Cheeks News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Player Previews: Can OLB Sebastian Cheeks Take the Leap Wisconsin is Banking On?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Predicting Where Wisconsin Football Will Improve, Regress in 2026

Ahead of an absolutely critical 2026 season, lots of arrows appear to be pointing upwards for Wisconsin football. Between a significantly easier schedule, a dazzling dual-threat quarterback and a financially reinforced roster, there's plenty to get excited about in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 24

Ranking Wisconsin Football's Five New Position Coaches by Impact

Wisconsin football — and Wisconsin athletics as a whole, for that matter — have undergone significant change since the Badgers last took the field. There's the new-look roster, which features close to 50 new players between freshmen and the transfer portal.

Colton Joseph Among Top Three QBs Nationally in Eye-Popping Metric

The man tasked with resurrecting Wisconsin's offense, Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph, has a legit claim to the best mobile quarterback in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 22

Ranking Wisconsin Football's Most Important Games in 2026

We're inching closer and closer to the start of the 2026 Wisconsin football season. With it comes a clean slate and what Badgers fans hope will be the start of a successful program moving forward.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 22

Every Transfer Expected to Make an Immediate Impact for Wisconsin Football

The 2026 Wisconsin Badgers look a whole lot different than they did last year, and one of the main reasons is a sprawling 33-man incoming transfer class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 22

The Team Wisconsin Football is Most Likely to Upset in 2026

As Wisconsin Football embarks on a long climb back towards respectability, the Badgers still have plenty to prove on the field. Look no further than their opener against Notre Dame on Sept.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Player Previews: LB Cooper Catalano Could Lead Wisconsin in Tackles

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Breaking Down the Three Position Battles That Will Define Wisconsin Football's Season

Spring ball is where we get a general outline of how a team will look; depth, rotations and playmakers at each position begin to take shape. But in fall camp, jobs are on the line.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Three Former Blue-Chip Recruits Finally Ready to Break out for Wisconsin Football

As a certain national college football writer likes to say, stars matter. But in 2026, stars arguably matter even more. Stars not only come with expectations, they come with a price tag.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Despite Offseason Wins, On3 Keeps Luke Fickell on Hot Seat

Wisconsin football head coach Luke Fickell has been on a bit of a heater in the past few months, staving off many of his critics. After building some momentum at the end of the 2025 season with wins over ranked Washington and Illinois, the Badgers have enjoyed one of the best offseasons they've had in a while.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Player Previews: How far can LB Mason Posa Take the Badgers' Defense?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 20

Biggest Questions Facing Wisconsin Football Before Fall Camp

Though it may still feel like the dog days of the football offseason, the Badgers are hurling towards the start of fall camp, which comes right on the heels local and Big Ten media days.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 20

Recapping Former Badgers PG Nick Boyd's Impressive Summer League Run

Just one Badger from Wisconsin's 2025-26 squad participated in the 2026 NBA Summer League: point guard Nick Boyd. Though he spent just one season in the Cardinal and White, Boyd left Madison a Badgers legend.

Dillan Johnson News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 19

Player Previews: It's Now or Never for DL Dillan Johnson

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 18

Three Transfer Acquisitions Wisconsin Football Could Regret in 2026

Wisconsin football's sprawling 33-man transfer class is one of the main reasons for optimism ahead of the 2026 season. The Badgers signed plug-and-play starters, depth pieces and everything in between, flipping nearly a third of their roster ahead of a critical fall in Madison.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 18

Nolan Winter Offers First Impressions of Owen Foxwell, Victory Onuetu in Practice

Hampered by a right ankle injury for which he underwent surgery this offseason, Wisconsin basketball's star forward Nolan Winter has been forced to sit and watch from the sidelines during summer practices.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Wisconsin Will Face Two of College Football's Best Offenses in 2026

Last fall, the stars aligned for Wisconsin football in just about the worst way imaginable. Not only did the Badgers deploy their worst team (especially

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Former Badgers' Sharpshooter Eyeing Additional Season in Madison

Wisconsin basketball's roster looks talented and well rounded ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. That's the case even with just 14 players currently on the team — the Badgers have one more roster spot available, and they're keeping all potential doors open in terms of how they fill it.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Greg Gard Outlines how the Badgers Can Improve Their Ailing Defense

It's no secret that the Badgers' defense needs to improve dramatically from where it was last season. Even if you didn't witness Wisconsin's heartbreaking collapse against No.