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Three Badgers Who Could Join Colton Joseph on ESPN's Top 100 Newcomers List

In case you've been living under a rock, Wisconsin football is flying well under the radar ahead of the 2026 season. After three dismal campaigns under Luke Fickell in which the Badgers haven't even sniffed national or Big Ten relevance, it makes sense as to why the rest of the country isn't too bullish on Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Among Nation's Elite in Recruiting Rankings After Flurry of Commitments

Wisconsin's first weekend of official visit season was a smashing success. The Badgers have already nabbed three commitments from the multi-day recruiting bonanza, and more appear to be right around the corner.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 2

Former Wisconsin Football Star Inks Monster Extension

Former Wisconsin football star Nick Herbig put up big numbers during his time in Madison. In three seasons, he totaled 21 sacks, 11 of which came in his final season with the Badgers before declaring early for the NFL Drafft.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 2

Wisconsin's 2027 Recruiting Efforts Prove Luke Fickell Knows What He Needs to Fix

For as uninspiring and at times downright embarrassing as Luke Fickell's tenure has been in Madison, Wisconsin has by and large been a force to be reckoned with on the recruiting trail under his regime.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 2

Wisconsin Football Closing in on Landing Elite Four-Star Recruit

The Badgers are bearing down on one of the nation's top defensive back recruits. Mekhi Williams, a consensus four-star cornerback/safety, will announce his college decision on Wednesday at 4:00 P.M.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 2

Badgers Beat Blue Bloods to Land Intriguing CB Prospect from California

Wisconsin football's first official visit weekend is the gift that keeps on giving. Just two days after the Badgers secured commitments from four-star wideout Jai Jones and three-star linebacker Nathan Jones, another high-priority target has pledged to Wisconsin after its first big recruiting weekend of the summer.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 1

Three Key Targets to Watch After Wisconsin's First Official Visit Weekend

The aftermath from Wisconsin's first official visit weekend has already started to unfold. Two commitments later, plus plenty of buzz surrounding top prospects who have yet to pledge to Wisconsin, and the Badgers are deeply entrenched in the grind of official visit season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 1

Three Big Takeaways From Wisconsin's Highly Successful First Official Visit Weekend

Just when you think the college football calendar is as sleepy as it's ever been, official visit season takes campuses by storm. The Badgers are coming

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 1

Why Three-Star LB Commit Nathan Jones is a Big Deal for Wisconsin Football

Wisconsin football double-dipped in the state of Arizona on Sunday, landing two commitments immediately following their first official visit weekend of the recruiting cycle.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 31

Three Takeaways: Badgers First Commit of Official Visit Season is an Electric Four-Star Wideout

The Badgers' first official visit weekend of the 2026 recruiting calendar looks to be a enormous success already, and prospects have barely left campus.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 31

Wisconsin Football Lands Huge Commitment from 4-Star Pass Catcher

The Wisconsin football team has it's first big splash of official visit season, landing one of the top pass catchers available in 4-star wide receiver Jai Jones.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 31

Badgers on Verge of Flipping Elite Four-Star DB Prospect After Official Visit

The writing may be on the wall with one of Wisconsin football's top recruiting targets — and that writing is in Cardinal red. One of the Badgers' top overall targets on their entire recruiting board in 2027, Florida defensive back Mekhi Williams, de-committed from Florida State on Sunday afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 31

Badgers Make Splashy General Manager Hire in Big Move for Front Office

Wisconsin made a big splash Sunday as it continues to reshape its front office and adopt to the ever-changing world of college football. The Badgers have hired former Indianapolis Colts Chief Personnel Executive Morocco Brown for their general manager role, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 30

Wisconsin Football Loses Class of 2026 RB Signee to G6 School

Wisconsin football's running back room just took a hit in the middle of summer workouts. Class of 2026 signee Qwantavius “Fatboy” Wiggins, who initially flipped from Florida International to Wisconsin, has been released from his national letter of intent and has flipped to Georgia State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 30

Colton Joseph's Father Identifies The Trait That Makes His Son a Special QB

The father of Wisconsin's newest QB1 Colton Joseph, David, obviously had plenty of positive things to share about his son on The Badger Connect Podcast hosted by Mike Heller.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 30

Zach Kinziger on His Practice Highlight That Made Greg Gard 'Lose His Mind'

Badger basketball had a deep, strong rotation in 2025-26 — four-star freshman Zach Kinziger from De Pere, Wisconsin was the No. 7 guard on the team in terms of minutes per game.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 29

National Outlet Blatantly Disrespects Wisconsin Star Forward Nolan Winter

When the Badgers officially retained Nolan Winter for the 2026-27 season, the home-grown forward's senior year, it was perhaps their most crucial move of the entire offseason.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 29

Badgers in The Bahamas: What to Know About Wisconsin's 2026 In-Season Tournament

A little over a week after Wisconsin basketball general manager Marc VandeWettering hinted at the Badgers returning to a tropical location for their in-season tournament, we finally know their destination.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 28

2026 Wisconsin football stakes rankings: The must-haves

When Chris Macintosh left his position as athletic director at Wisconsin, the pressure on Luke Fickell was turned up even further. Macintosh backed Fickell publicly despite a 2025 season that was simply a nightmare.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 28

UCLA Poaches Rising Wisconsin Football Recruiting Staffer

Wisconsin football has another hole to fill in its recruiting department just as official visit season kicks off. The Badgers have lost assistant director of player personnel Brandon Rose to UCLA, who hired him as their director of player personnel, according to a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 27

Big Ten Releases Kickoff Times For Two of Wisconsin's Early-Season Clashes, Axe Game

We already know how Wisconsin is slated to start its 2026 campaign — on NBC/Peacock in primetime, under the lights, on Sunday night at Lambeau Field against a Notre Dame team that promises to be ranked in the top five.