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Former Badgers’ QB Braedyn Locke signs with Tarleton State, joins historic 63-man class

A former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback has signed with an FCS program after previously being considered to be a power conference caliber athlete. Braedyn Locke committed to the Tarleton State Texans, an FCS program that competes in the United Athletic Conference, weeks ago and officially signed with the program.

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Wisconsin Badgers Olympic update: Knight inches toward record; Watts' delayed debut

The US women's ice hockey team started its tournament off on the right foot, improving to 8-0-0-0 all-time in opening games at the Olympics. Team USA, with six former and current Wisconsin Badgers suiting up in the red, white, and blue, started the Games as expected, but Team Canada's tournament was interrupted.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 5

Wisconsin signs son of former Badgers RB and Super Bowl champion as priority walk-on in 2026 recruiting class

The Wisconsin Badgers are giving a running back legacy a shot to make the team as an undersized wide receiver. On National Signing Day, UW officially signed Dorsett Stecker as a priority walk-on.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 5

Wisconsin Badgers Legend Joining Milwaukee Bucks At 2026 NBA Trade Deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks did make a trade at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but not one involving their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Instead, a much more tame move involved the Bucks swapping veterans with the Phoenix Suns, with one of them being none other than former Wisconsin Badgers star Nigel Hayes-Davis.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 5

Wisconsin Winter Olympics schedule: when each Badgers alum is competing

Wearing a Wisconsin hockey sweater to the Milano Rho Arena won't make someone look out of place over the next two weeks. With women's hockey beginning today with preliminary matches at the XXV Winter Olympics in Milano/Cortina, Italy, six current and six former Badgers will compete for Olympic medals that will be determined in two weeks.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

Wisconsin Badgers take on Day 1 of women’s hockey Olympics

Twelve Wisconsin Badgers are competing for gold in women’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Seven Badger alums will participate, as well as five current Wisconsin women’s hockey players. Team USA’s very first matchup of the tournament pits those current Wisconsin Badgers head-to-head.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back set to join Baltimore Ravens as RB coach

The wisdom of a former Wisconsin Badgers running back will be helping develop the ball-carriers for the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. New head coach Jesse Minter is set to hire Eddie Faulkner to be his running backs coach, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

UW Athletic Board doesn't extend Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell's contract

MADISON, Wis. - It has been almost five years since the University of Wisconsin Athletic Board didn't follow the formality of extending the contract of a University of Wisconsin head coach.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

Every Wisconsin Badgers athlete competing in the Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature 116 medal events across 16 different sport disciplines. At the University of Wisconsin, the one event that really matters is women's ice hockey.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

Wisconsin Badgers new RB coach outlines plan of attack for rebuilt running back room

When the Wisconsin Badgers hired Jayden Everett on Jan. 1 they knew that they’d have to begin building the running back room immediately. The two-week transfer portal window was slated to open the very next day.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

Wisconsin women’s hockey loosens grip on #1 ranking

With five Olympians out of the lineup, Wisconsin women’s hockey took a rare loss over the weekend. Ahead of its Border Battle series against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, UW had lost only one game in over 400 days.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

Wisconsin men's hockey free-falling in national rankings

After being ranked as highly as second in the country, Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey continues to move in the wrong direction. It has lost seven of its last nine games, including six in a row to close January.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 4

How former Wisconsin Badgers are performance at their new colleges

MADISON, Wis. - The inception of the transfer portal has made it easier for college athletes seeking increased playing time or a better NIL deal to move to a different school without penalty.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 1

Badgers’ staff targeting impressive 2028 Arrowhead tight end

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to keep close tabs on a top in-state 2028 prospect who has been receiving a flurry of scholarship offers. Arrowhead (WI) tight end prospect Tre Oiler has quickly become a household name and someone to watch closely in the 2028 recruiting cycle.

Jim Leonhard News / Yardbarker / February 1