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2026 defensive line recruit announces he won’t visit Wisconsin Badgers, days after school adds 2 commits

One 2026 defensive line recruit won't be making a trip back to Madison after all. Jermaine Polk, who plays for Toledo St. Francis de Sales in Ohio, announced Monday that he will not be taking his official visit to the Wisconsin Badgers for the weekend of June 5-8.

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Badgers barely sneak into way-too-early Top 25 rankings

Are the Badgers a top 25 team in the country? The Wisconsin Badgers had a lot to replace this offseason, losing 10 players, including six seniors, from

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 2

Badgers 4-star wide receiver target de-commits from SEC school

Wisconsin could get a surprise wide receiver commit in their 2026 class. The Wisconsin Badgers got some major breaks in their 2026 recruiting class this weekend, landing three commitments on Sunday to get their total to 10 in the cycle.

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Wisconsin football 'the best of both worlds' for 2026 Badgers defensive line commit

Djidjou Bah gave his verbal commitment to the University of Wisconsin football program on Saturday, but the staff's efforts earlier this year really paid off.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 2

Wisconsin schedules home-and-home with Big East powerhouse

The Badgers continue to add to a strong non-conference schedule. The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to bolster their non-conference schedule, finalizing an agreement to play a home-and-home with the Villanova Wildcats starting this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 2

Breaking down Wisconsin’s strong recruiting Sunday

The Badgers landed three commitments on Sunday. What do they each mean for the program? The Wisconsin Badgers kicked off official visits with a bang, nabbing three commitments on Sunday: three-star linebacker Ben Wenzel, and three-star defensive linemen Arthur Scott and Djidjou Bah.

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Fit with Wisconsin Badgers is right for this 2026 defensive line commit

Arthur Scott was able to celebrate a couple of special events this weekend in Madison. Scott, a three-star recruit from Streetsboro, Ohio, was on his official visit to the University of Wisconsin football program with his parents.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 1

Wisconsin Football Lands Dynamic 2026 DL Djidjou Bah

The Wisconsin football staff has landed a third commitment in the same day with Djidjou Bah announcing his pivotal commitment. Bah, a physical 2026 defensive lineman, has only recently become a player who was on the radar of the Wisconsin staff.

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Another 2026 defensive lineman with Big Ten interest commits to Wisconsin football

Luke Fickell and his University of Wisconsin football staff have targeted Tennessee during their time in Madison, and it's paid off with another commitment.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 1

Badgers beat out 5 Big Ten schools, including rivals, for priority DL

The Badgers struck twice on the defensive line on Sunday. The Wisconsin Badgers struck paydirt on Sunday, securing their third commitment of the day: 2026 three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 1

Wisconsin Football Takes Exciting Possible Lead in Recruitment of 2026 Top-20 RB

The Wisconsin football program appears to be the current leader in the recruitment of a top-20 running back in the 2026 recruiting class. Amari Latimer, a 2026 four-star running back and Georgia native, is currently ranked the 17th-overall running back in the 2026 class.

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4-star 2026 offensive lineman recaps 'amazing' Wisconsin Badgers official visit

Kamari Blair's expecting to chat with a very important family member after his time in Madison. Blair, a four-star tackle who plays for Clarksville Kirkwood in Tennessee, is a key target for the University of Wisconsin football team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / June 1

In-State 3-Star LB Ben Wenzel Commits to Badgers

The first official visit weekend for the Wisconsin football team is already paying dividends. The Badgers hosted 16 of their top targets this weekend.

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LOOK: Wisconsin Badgers recruiting targets share excitement on social media from first weekend of official visits

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in a strong group of recruits for their first weekend of official visits this summer. Luke Fickell and the coaching staff seem to have gone all-out to impress the potential future Badgers, landing a couple of commitments in the process.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 1

Where does Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class stand on defense?

The Badgers have a crucial weekend ahead of them for official visits on both sides of the ball. The Wisconsin Badgers are kicking off their first major wave of official visits this weekend, as they’re set to host 16 prospects overall, comprised of several of their top targets across the board.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 1

Wisconsin Football Lands Big Second Commitment With 2026 In-State LB

The Wisconsin football staff has worked hard to put together a successful recruiting weekend, and now walks away with multiple commitments. Ben Wenzel, a three-star 2026 linebacker from Appleton, has announced his commitment to the Wisconsin Badgers football program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 1

Badgers beat Oklahoma for coveted in-state linebacker

The Badgers got their priority linebacker to commit after an official visit. The Wisconsin Badgers have land a commitment from 2026 three-star linebacker Ben Wenzel, he announced on Sunday.

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Wisconsin Badgers land commitment of 2026 in-state linebacker with SEC interest

Luke Fickell and the University of Wisconsin football program keeps home an in-state standout. Ben Wenzel, who plays at Appleton North, announced Sunday via On3 his commitment to the Badgers. Wenzel is a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 1

The official visit commitments have started for the Badgers

Wisconsin got a nice commitment at a key position on Sunday morning. The Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from 2026 three-star defensive lineman Arthur Scott, he announced on Sunday, marking the first verbal pledge that the team got following the weekend’s official visits.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 1