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Wisconsin Badgers: 3 Vital Players on Offense Against Miami RedHawks

The Wisconsin Badgers are now nearly 24 hours away from kicking off a vital 2025 football season against the Miami RedHawks. Wisconsin finished last season with a disappointing 5-7 record that also saw the program miss a bowl game for the first time in seemingly forever.

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Wisconsin Badgers: Strong 2027 WR Target Remains Receptive – 'I’m Open to All Programs Right Now'

The Wisconsin Badgers went on a scholarship offer spree which resulted in one such offer being extended to a game-changing 2027 wide receiver. Chad Willis, the 274th overall recruit in the class, is a four-star prospect, the 34th wide receiver in the class, and the fifth overall recruit in the state of Michigan.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 26

Wisconsin Badgers ‘Tough Style of Play’ Intrigues Strong Four-Star 2028 LB

The Wisconsin Badgers extended a scholarship to a top 2028 class linebacker in May and have kept eyes on the recruit since doing so. Brayden Bonik, the 123rd overall recruit in the 2028 class, is considered to be one of the top rising talents within the class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 26

Wisconsin Badgers: 3 Defensive Keys to Victory Against Eager Miami (OH)

The Wisconsin Badgers are nearly ready to open the 2025 season, but final preparations are being made to calculate the weaknesses of Miami (OH). Wisconsin kicked off last season in a similar position against another MAC program, and delivered a rather flat performance that left many fans unsatisfied.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 26

Wisconsin Badgers Offense Must Provide Strong Offensive Showing to Open Critical 2025 Season

The Wisconsin Badgers are just days away from playing against the Miami RedHawks in a vital opening game of the year. Wisconsin is set to embark upon arguably one of the toughest schedules in the country while also holding onto high expectations for the team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

7 transfer portal newcomers to know on Wisconsin Badgers football roster entering 2025

The Wisconsin Badgers will take the field Thursday night against the Miami (OH) Redhawks with 19 new players on their two-deep depth chart that came through the transfer portal.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Major analytics site predicts monster season from John Blackwell

The Wisconsin Badgers have relied on the transfer portal to obtain their leading scorer in each of the last two seasons, landing John Tonje and AJ Storr to fill the lead-scoring role off the wing in their respective seasons in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver named starter for SEC team

One former Wisconsin Badgers receiver's long search for a home in high-level college football is finally over. In his fourth college program, one frequent visitor to the transfer portal meandered his way into a starting role in the SEC.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

4 stats to know for Wisconsin Badgers' Week 1 game against Miami (OH)

Another long offseason has come and gone, and Wisconsin's season opener against Miami (OH) is right around the corner. Thursday night's contest will be key for the Badgers to start the year on the right foot.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 26

Luke Fickell: Wisconsin Badgers won't have season-long team captains, new ones picked each week

The Wisconsin Badgers won't have one set of team captains this season. Luke Fickell sees 14 of them across his roster. He confirmed on Monday that the team will pick a new set of captains each week as he operates the team under a different leadership structure.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 25

Wisconsin Badgers: Four Big Depth Chart Surprises Following Official 2025 Release

The Wisconsin Badgers officially released a two-deep depth chart for the 2025 season which both answered and created many questions. Football is officially here and Wisconsin made some tough decisions in regards to who will be taking on the majority of the snaps this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 25

Wisconsin Badgers offense will miss one injured starter but get another back healthy for Week 1

The early injury update for the Wisconsin Badgers ahead of Week 1 had both good news and bad news. Luke Fickell started the season with his first weekly press conference and announced one offensive starter would be out for the first game against Miami (OH) and another will be sidelined.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 25

Wisconsin Badgers: Former Wrestler Announces Massive Challenge at RAF 01

A former Wisconsin Badgers standout wrestler will be stepping in against an icon of the sport during the first official event for the organization. Dean Hamiti, a former star at 165 pounds and 174 pounds for Wisconsin, announced that he will take on two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake at Real American Freestyle 01.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 25

Wisconsin Badgers Developing ‘Promising’ Relationship with Talented 2027 TE

The Wisconsin Badgers previously offered a scholarship to a rising tight end in the 2027 recruiting class and have since kept close contact. Jackson Ballinger, a talented tight end and defensive end prospect from Centerburg, Ohio, has established himself as one of the more promising tight end prospects in the class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 24

2 ex-Wisconsin Badgers stars dominate to send USA Volleyball to World Championship knockout round

USA Volleyball is leaning on the dominance of two former Wisconsin Badgers volleyball stars to advance in the 2025 FIVB World Championship. On Sunday, the team clinched its spot in the upcoming knockout round with a four-set victory over Argentina.