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CNBC ranks Wisconsin Badgers as Top 20 most valuable college sports program

CNBC ranks Wisconsin Badgers as Top 20 most valuable college sports program

The Wisconsin Badgers brand remains strong, even as their success has come from the less popular sports while the football team struggles. CNBC released new financial valuations of all of the top college sports programs, and Wisconsin continued to grow as one of the Top 20 programs in the country.

Darryl Peterson News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 20
Wisconsin Badgers breakout pass rusher declares for NFL Draft

Wisconsin Badgers breakout pass rusher declares for NFL Draft

Wisconsin Badgers outside linebacker Darryl Peterson wasn't getting much NFL Draft buzz heading into the 2025 season. But thanks breakout performances late in the year, he led the team in sacks and looked like an edge rusher who belongs at the next level.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 20
This is how much it will cost Wisconsin Badgers to land top QBs in transfer portal

This is how much it will cost Wisconsin Badgers to land top QBs in transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers athletic director Chris McIntosh has promised to provide more financial investment into the football program to support Luke Fickell.

Nolan Winter News / WI Sports Heroics / December 20
Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd sends strong message on Nolan Winter after painful OT loss to Villanova

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd sends strong message on Nolan Winter after painful OT loss to Villanova

A huge effort by junior big man Nolan Winter was not enough for the Wisconsin Badgers to get through with a win on Friday against the Villanova Wildcats at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Nolan Winter News / WI Sports Heroics / December 20
Wisconsin Badgers’ Nolan Winter emotionally speaks up after wasted effort against Villanova

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nolan Winter emotionally speaks up after wasted effort against Villanova

Another game, another tough loss for the Wisconsin Badgers basketball program.  In a marquee non-conference meeting on Friday against the Villanova Wildcats at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the Badgers melted in overtime on their way to a 76-66 loss to the Big East program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 19
Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 19
2 Wisconsin Badgers freshmen enter transfer portal following heartbreaking defeat to Kentucky

2 Wisconsin Badgers freshmen enter transfer portal following heartbreaking defeat to Kentucky

One day after the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Kentucky Wildcats, it was announced that a pair of freshmen were entering the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 19
Kelly Sheffield identifies key trait that made 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team special

Kelly Sheffield identifies key trait that made 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team special

Kelly Sheffield has coached plenty of great Wisconsin Badgers volleyball teams over the years, but one particular trait made the 2025 squad stand out, on its way to a Final Four run.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 19
New Badgers OL coach brings new confidence for Wisconsin linemen: 'I've never failed'

New Badgers OL coach brings new confidence for Wisconsin linemen: 'I've never failed'

Wisconsin Badgers offensive linemen are going to have a new swagger to them under new OL coach Eric Mateos. He has the utmost confidence in them and himself, and he wants them to feel that way too.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Total Apex Sports / December 19
Kentucky Survives Five-Set Thriller Against Wisconsin To Punch Ticket To Title Game

Kentucky Survives Five-Set Thriller Against Wisconsin To Punch Ticket To Title Game

In a match that oscillated between “absolute disaster” and “instant classic,” Kentucky volleyball clawed its way out of a massive hole on Thursday night, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in a five-set national semifinal that took years off everyone’s lives.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 18
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 18

Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos has a history of building winning, productive units

MADISON, Wis. - Eric Mateos has never been afraid to do things his way. It's a trait that's embedded in the way he coaches, installed in him from the time an overzealous soccer parent tattled on him in elementary school.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 18
Why new Wisconsin OL coach chose Badgers over offers from more successful programs

Why new Wisconsin OL coach chose Badgers over offers from more successful programs

When new Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos wasn't retained on his previous coaching staff at Arkansas, he had interest from a number of schools that wanted to hire him.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 18
Wisconsin Badgers will have second chance at QB they rejected in transfer portal last year

Wisconsin Badgers will have second chance at QB they rejected in transfer portal last year

In the transfer portal last winter, Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula thought he was going to join the Wisconsin Badgers. At the last minute, Luke Fickell signed Billy Edwards Jr.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 18

Four reasons that Wisconsin Badgers volleyball is must-watch television for tonight's Final Four

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin volleyball team is no stranger to the Final Four, heading to college volleyball's final weekend for the fifth time in the last seven seasons.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 18
Preview: Wisconsin Badgers volleyball Final Four match vs Kentucky

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers volleyball Final Four match vs Kentucky

It will once again be Wisconsin versus Kentucky in the Final Four, but this time, it's the volleyball team's turn to send the Wildcats home. The Badgers are facing one of the hottest teams, but they'll be more than ready to take down another No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17
Wisconsin Badgers prioritizing key portal QB despite steep 2026 price tag

Wisconsin Badgers prioritizing key portal QB despite steep 2026 price tag

The Wisconsin Badgers‘ staff appears to have a top transfer portal option at quarterback in mind as the opening of the portal is just weeks away. With plenty of top quarterbacks already entered into the portal before the official opening in January, Wisconsin is eyeing a certain man.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / December 17
Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 17
Wisconsin Badgers unveil new plan for increasing NIL opportunities to pay athletes

Wisconsin Badgers unveil new plan for increasing NIL opportunities to pay athletes

Wisconsin Badgers athletic director Chris McIntosh promised that his department would create additional NIL opportunities to attract and pay players more money.

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