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Wisconsin's is Going Bowling—Early Look at Where the Badgers Could be Headed

The Badgers secured bowl eligibility for the season on Saturday as they defeated Rutgers 31-10. Wisconsin is now 6-3 on the season with three games remaining on the regular-season schedule.

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Key PFF Grades and Notes from Wisconsin's Rejuvenating Win Over Rutgers

Wisconsin needed to put the brutal blowout loss to Iowa behind itself as quickly as possible. It also needed new hope after yet another disheartening defeat threw just about every aspect of head coach Luke Fickell's program into question.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin Week 10 Defensive Snap Count Breakdown: Badgers get to Deploy Depth vs. Rutgers

Wisconsin's defense got back on track against Rutgers in a much-needed Week 10 win. After the upset over then-No. 16 USC, I was ready to deem this Badgers defense one of the best in the nation.

College Basketball (W) News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Badgers Beat Lady Tigers 97-46 as Mallegni Scores 22

Teagan Mallegni had 22 points, and the Wisconsin Badgers routed the Grambling Lady Tigers 97-46 on Sunday at Kohl Center. The Badgers came out fast, taking the first quarter 33-13.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin Week 10 Offensive Snap Count Breakdown: Badgers Make Key Changes in Hopkins Debut

The Badgers picked up a much-needed win over Rutgers in true freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins' debut. Not only did Wisconsin bounce-back from a horrific loss at Iowa last week, but it very well may have found its quarterback of the future.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin's Passing Attack Finally Wakes up With Ryan Hopkins Under Center

It's been a while since Wisconsin fans have had anything to get excited about with the passing game. The Badgers were shut out by Iowa last week, and moving the ball through the air has been a struggle for some time now.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 8

Wisconsin Finally Breaks a Frustrating Streak, but Luke Fickell Isn't Out of the Woods Yet

Wisconsin used to expect to go to a bowl game every year, and the program reached the postseason for over two decades straight. The sixth win of the season had not even been a conversation for fans in Madison for many years.

Ryan Hopkins News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Rohrer's Reaction: Ryan Hopkins Gives Wisconsin New Hope at its Darkest Hour

As Al Pacino's character Michael Corleone said in a certain regrettable third installment in an otherwise legendary trilogy: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Wisconsin football experienced possibly its darkest hour in the Luke Fickell era last week in a 30-0 demolition at the hands of Iowa.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Instant Takeaways: Wisconsin's Offense is Reborn in Comfortable Win vs. Rutgers

The Badgers got back on track after a dismal defeat last weekend in Iowa City, manhandling Rutgers 31-10 in a cathartic, bounce-back victory at home. It was a little dicey in the first half, as Wisconsin stalled out in the red zone twice and only took a 13-10 lead into the locker room after 30 minutes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Winners and Losers: Wisconsin Finally has an Answer at Quarterback

Just like that, Wisconsin football is injected with new life. His name is Ryan Hopkins. The Badgers made a quarterback change with a month left in the season, and it couldn't've worked out better.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Three Things Wisconsin Must Show Against Rutgers Before Anyone Can Trust the Badgers

Wisconsin has shown this season that it can beat good football teams. The problem is that the Badgers have also shown they can turn around the following week and look like a completely different team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 7

Wisconsin Gets a Big Boost From Transfer Big Man Against Delaware

Victory Onuetu isn’t like Badger bigs of the past. He’s not going to take five 3-pointers in a game, nor will he attack you off the dribble. But the Hofstra transfer presents an archetype in the frontcourt that Greg Gard simply hasn’t had.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Three Wisconsin Takeaways: Badgers' offense needs to catch up to their defense

MADISON, Wis. - University of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said the first game of the season fell short of the program's standards. Game two came much closer to hitting that mark.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Wisconsin's Ups and Downs Have Exposed 3 Questions It Still Must Answer

Wisconsin has four games remaining in the regular season. This team is clearly very inconsistent, as evidenced by its win over ranked USC and its shutout loss to Iowa the following week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Ryan Hopkins Could be Luke Fickell's Saving Grace—Or the Final Nail in the Coffin

The Colton Joseph era in Madison may already be over just two months in. Wisconsin is expected to start Ryan Hopkins at gunslinger in Week 10 against Rutgers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 6

Wisconsin banking that a heightened defensive focus pays off in 2026-27

MADISON, Wis. - Associated Head Coach Joe Krabbenhoft was adamant that Wisconsin's game plan last season wasn't to sacrifice its defense for a highly efficient offense.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Wisconsin Badgers Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has been released from the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad, ending his initial run with the team after a long, winding path from Division II to the NFL.