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Badgers’ True Freshman QB Carter Smith enters fold ahead of tough Washington contest

After weeks of calls from Wisconsin Badgers‘ fans beckoning the team to make a change at quarterback, a new face will enter the mix for the remainder of the season.

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Biggest takeaways from No.24 Wisconsin Badgers 96-64 win over Campbell

MADISON, Wis. - Game one for the University of Wisconsin had the typical season-opening missteps, especially for a rotation breaking in seven new players.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Overlooked Wisconsin Badgers running back playing his way into team's long-term plans

The Wisconsin Badgers offense has been plagued by injuries throughout the first 10 weeks of the season, leading to an overwhelmingly disappointing campaign for first-year offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Quick Hits: John Blackwell scores 31 points to lead No.24 Wisconsin Badgers over Campbell in season opener

MADISON, Wis. - Hours before the 2025-26 season tipped off, University of Wisconsin junior guard John Blackwell was named to the Naismith Award Watch List, arguably the sport's highest honor awarded to the best player at the Final Four.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 3

Talented Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 LB announces decommitment

The Wisconsin Badgers‘ 2026 class has taken another hit as a long time commitment announced he would reopen his recruitment. Aden Reeder, a three-star St.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Another Wisconsin Badgers 2026 recruit decommits amid disappointing season

Luke Fickell took the Wisconsin Badgers' second bye week to check in with the program's recruits. As the team continues to lose games and put a sub-standard product on the field, maintaining recruits in the final weeks leading up to Early Signing Period in December.

College Football News / College Football Talk / November 3

Wisconsin loses running back Dilin Jones and center Jake Renfro for the rest of the season

Badgers coach Luke Fickell announced Monday that running back Dilin Jones and center Jake Renfro had season-ending surgeries while Wisconsin was off last week.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Greg Gard shakes up practices to help build synergy with the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - Achieving the dream of playing college basketball was on the goal list of Nick Boyd throughout a star-studded prep career in New Jersey.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Wisconsin Badgers starting center and running back ruled out for season with injuries

The Wisconsin Badgers were hoping to use their second bye week to get a little healthier. Instead, the time off came with some bad injury news. At his weekly press conference Monday, head coach Luke Fickell revealed three players are out for the season with injuries, including two starters.

Wisconsin Badgers vs No. 24 Washington: Start time, Huskies preview, betting odds

The Wisconsin Badgers faced Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State and Oregon in October. While the calendar may have flipped to November, the Badgers opponents aren't getting any easier.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Luke Fickell says surprising Wisconsin Badgers football QB 'in the mix' to start

Having lost six consecutive games and eleven in a row to power conference opponents, Wisconsin football is looking for a change. According to head coach Luke Fickell, that change could come from a new starting quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Wisconsin Badgers prized WR commit finishes regular season with insane stat line

It's no surprise that the Wisconsin Badgers' top wide receiver committ for the 2026 recruiting class is drawing more attention from other programs. Jayden Petit just finished his regular season in Southwest Florida, and the stat line he put up this year looks like it was straight out of a video game.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 2

Why major head coach firings elsewhere make it harder for Wisconsin Badgers to fire Luke Fickell

Each week in the college football season, a record number of head coaches are getting fired. Wisconsin Badgers fans would like to see athletic director Chris McIntosh follow suit, but the broader trend may actually have the opposite effect for Luke Fickell.

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Elijah Gray News / WI Sports Heroics / October 29

Dismissal of Veteran Badgers’ Forward opens new chances for youth ahead of 2025-26 season

Less than a week away from tip-off, the Wisconsin Badgers have announced a surprising bit of roster news surrounding a new transfer. Elijah Gray, a former two-star Fordham commitment, transferred into the program from the Temple Owls after just one season with the team.

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / October 22

Wisconsin's statement on keeping Luke Fickell shows how far it has fallen

After being shut out in back-to-back games against Iowa and Ohio State, Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh released a statement in support of Luke Fickell.

Florida State reportedly facing $72M in buyouts to fire Mike Norvell

Florida ranked as top head-coaching vacancy in college football

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

SMU HC Rhett Lashlee provides injury update on QB Kevin Jennings

Injury to top weapon makes life even harder for Clemson

Five Week 9 games that can swing the College Football Playoff race

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / October 19