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4 reasons why Wisconsin Badgers can still turn things around this season

The Wisconsin Badgers entered the bye week sitting at one of the lowest points in recent program history. The embarrassing loss to Maryland in Week 4 has fans feeling like the team will never win again, but it's a long season, and Luke Fickell still has plenty of time to turn things around.

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Strong 2027 Badgers’ Safety Target Recaps Game-Day Experience

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to work diligently with the 2027 class to find quality program fits, and one such fit was on campus earlier in the season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 27

Wisconsin Badgers WR commit looks like man among boys in 300-yard, 3 TD performance

Wisconsin Badgers four-star wide receiver commit Jayden Petit looks more than ready for the next level. The top-tier recruit from Naples, Florida already plays like he belongs at Camp Randall Stadium, and his opponents on the high school field can't keep up with him.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 26

Seven Wisconsin Badgers teams are ranked in the polls, but not football or basketball

The Wisconsin Badgers are having a strong year for sports, just not in the biggest revenue-generating programs. The football program's slow start has been well documented, and the men's basketball team will have to prove itself once again with a tough schedule and plenty of roster turnover.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 26

Will Wisconsin win another game? Ranking Badgers' remaining opponents by difficulty

The Wisconsin Badgers sit at 2-2 through the first month of the college football season, but they have plenty more challenges ahead after the Week 5 bye.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 26

Wisconsin Badgers strong showings after bye weeks under Luke Fickell provide hope for 2025

The Wisconsin Badgers won't take the field in Week 5, getting an extended breather on a bye week. They'll look to regroup from an ugly 27-10 loss to Maryland at Camp Randall and perhaps get some key players back from injury.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 26

Badgers’ Basketball Staff Drawing Close to Exciting 2027 Four-star Forward

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball staff has been a busy group during the offseason, and the work just might pay off as a top target will return for another visit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 26

Badgers’ Staff Remain Close With Talented 2027 Centerville CB

The Wisconsin Badgers have remained very close with a 2027 recruit who currently considers the program to be the leader in his recruitment. Ziere Alston, a 2027 cornerback from Dayton, Ohio, attends Centerville High School and has drawn early interest from a handful of notable programs.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / September 26

Badgers Miss Out on Strong In-State 2027 DL Following Notre Dame Commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers have lost out on a key in-state recruit who previously was considering staying close to home for his collegiate career. Richie Flanigan, a four-star defensive lineman, is a versatile athlete who originally broke into the rankings and received national attention as an offensive lineman.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 25

Former Badgers’ QB Benched Amid Hall of Fame Conversations, 0-3 Start

While three former Wisconsin Badgers football players are able to call themselves NFL Hall of Fame members, another one could still be on the cusp. Russell Wilson, a 202 game NFL veteran with the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants, has struggled to find solid footing in year 14.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / September 25

Badgers’ Vegas Win Total Drops Following Brutal 27-10 Home Loss

Following a difficult loss at home, the Wisconsin Badgers fans and backers have significantly less faith in the program winning games moving forward. After kicking the season off with two wins over Miami (OH) and Middle Tennessee, Wisconsin fell flat against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a 38-14 loss in Tuscaloosa.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 25

Wisconsin Badgers 'super impressed' with freshman big man's high-flying dunks

It's tough for true freshmen to earn significant roles in Greg Gard's rotation, but Will Garlock is making a strong case early on. The Wisconsin Badgers' three-star recruit out of Middleton has been impressing his coaches and teammates at practice ahead of his first year.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 25

Key Badgers’ CB Should Reduce Snaps Following Rough 3 TD Start

The Wisconsin Badgers have not looked like a winning team and have not delivered a winning product on the field through four games this season. After entering the season with plenty of hope, the Badgers appeared to be heading in a nosedive down to rock bottom after a home loss to the Maryland Terrapins.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 25

Survey of college basketball coaches highlights tough path ahead for Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers' path to a Big Ten Championship and a deep NCAA Tournament run is never easy, but the road ahead for the 2025-26 season looks especially daunting.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 25

Star Badgers’ Linebacker Held Back by Intriguing Statistic Through 4 Games

Through four games, the Wisconsin Badgers have begun to develop both good and bad trends, including one concerning trend on the defensive side of play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 24

2027 RB Earns Badgers’ Scholarship Offer to Kickoff Power Conference Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers have extended a new offer in the 2027 class to a recruit who comes from a very familiar high school within the program. Savior Owens, a native of Massillon, Ohio, earned a scholarship from Wisconsin which brought the total amount of offers the unranked recruit holds to five.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 24

Badgers Continue Pursuit of 2026 Cincinnati Commitment Alongside B1G Rival

The Wisconsin Badgers have renewed efforts to flip a key defensive line recruit within the 2026 class who has drawn interest from much of the Big Ten Conference.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 24

New Badgers’ 2027 QB Target Earns Big Scholarship Offer

The Wisconsin Badgers football staff has extended a scholarship to one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class. Hank Hendrix, a four-star quarterback in the 2027 class, earned his 17th Division I offer after the Badgers extended a scholarship to the athlete.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 23