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Wisconsin quarterback Cole LaCrue (17) throws a pass during football practice Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin QB Cole LaCrue plans to enter the transfer portal

The first domino has fallen in the Badgers' QB room.

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Four-star Michigan commit Jaylen Williams flips to Wisconsin

Report: TEs coach Nate Letton could take over play calling for Wisconsin

Luke Fickell jokes about middle school play-calling in response to OC mystery

Matt Rhule doesn't know what to expect from Wisconsin's offense this week

Badgers guard John Tonje named Big Ten and national player of the week

Wisconsin survives upset bid from feisty Texas-Rio Grand Valley

'Why does it matter?': Luke Fickell on Wisconsin's next play caller

Wisconsin men's basketball lands in top 25 after upsetting Arizona

Top candidates to replace Phil Longo as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator

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Dec 29, 2022; Bronx, NY, USA; A view of the George M Steinbrenner III championship trophy after the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl between the Syracuse Orange and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wisconsin bowl projections following close loss to Oregon

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Wisconsin pushes No. 1 Oregon to the limit in 16-13 loss

Wisconsin guard John Tonje smiles after being fouled during the second half of their game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Year of self-reflection and 'five minutes' of film brought John Tonje to Wisconsin

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

John Tonje scores career-high 41 to lead Badgers to upset over No. 9 Arizona

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Oct 5, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

3 keys for Wisconsin to pull off upset over No. 1 Oregon

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) reacts after his interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Ex-Badger Zack Baun named NFC defensive player of the week

Former University of Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez answer questions at the Big Ten football media day on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Alvarez is the Big Ten Conference Special Advisor for football.

Barry Alvarez July 27 2022

'I can't answer that': Barry Alvarez struggling to understand Wisconsin's identity

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell during the game against Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 26, 2024.

Badgers football team among top six for 2026 four-star linebacker

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning yells on the sideline as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon's Dan Lanning believes pieces are 'coming together' for Wisconsin

Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Wisconsin 'not at a point' to make a change at quarterback

Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Badgers among finalists for 2026 four-star offensive lineman

Dec 27, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Jack Coan (17) and safety Scott Nelson (9) hold the trophy after the 2018 Pinstripe Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Bowl projections: Will Wisconsin reach 23 straight postseason appearances?

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Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley coaches her team during its WNIT quarterfinal game against Saint Louis at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Badgers women's basketball crushed on glass in blowout loss to South Dakota State

Dec 9, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) talks to Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-Imagn Images

Badgers announce sellout for marquee nonconference game against Arizona

De Pere High School s Zach Kinziger (4) against Homestead High School during their WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal basketball game on Thursday, March 9, 2023 At Oshkosh North High School in Oshkosh, Wis. De Pere defeated Homestead 82-53.

Badgers officially sign three players to 2025 recruiting class

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against UW-River Falls Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

5 things we learned from Wisconsin's win over Appalachian State

Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Badgers' Max Klesmit compares career-best performance to his golf game

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Max Klesmit's 26 points power Badgers' win over Montana State

Wisconsin guard Camren Hunter (3) is guarded by Wis.-River Falls' Reggie Postel during the second half of their preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Badgers' Camren Hunter returning Thursday against Montana State

Mar 20, 2024; Dayton, OH, USA; Montana State Bobcats head coach Matt Logie talks with guard Eddie Turner III (3) before enter the game in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Upset alert? Wisconsin paid Montana State $100k and expert picks them to lose

Recruiting

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Carter Smith, the quarterback of the Bishop Verot football team throws during the Class 2A-District 10 championship against Glades Central at Bishop Verot on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Smith broke Lee County's all-time passing record. He was throwing into the end zone for a touchdown, but it was ruled incomplete.

Analyst predicts Wisconsin will land star high school QB from Florida

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Badgers step up recruitment of 2026 point guard ahead of official visit

Carter Smith, the quarterback for the Bishop Verot High School football team attempts a pass during a game against West Boca Raton High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

Wisconsin trying to land star Florida quarterback recruit Carter Smith

Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger during the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Longtime Badgers 2025 OLB commit Brenden Anes flips to Tennessee

Buchholz Bobcats edge rusher Nicolas Clayton (6) applies pressure to Vero Beach quarterback Champ Monds (7) who has possession of the ball during a high school football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Citrus Bowl stadium in Vero Beach.

Wisconsin 2025 DL commit Nicolas Clayton rises up rankings

Nov 23, 2019; South Bend, IN, USA; Boston College Eagles running back A.J. Dillon (2) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Packers' AJ Dillon remembers Wisconsin recruitment as 'most boring visit ever'

Oct 5, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Badgers in the mix for 4-star 2026 OL Bear McWhorter after unofficial visit

Future South All-Star DeZhon Hall (8), a sophomore from Pike High School, scores with a dunk during the first half of an Indiana All-Stars Futures boysâ€™ game, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Hamilton Southeastern High School.

Three-star 2026 PG Dezhon Hall schedules official visit with Wisconsin

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Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) reacts after his interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Analyst calls ex-Badgers star Zack Baun a 'top 5 linebacker' in NFL

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon picks up a first down with this leap in the first half during Wisconsin's 68-17 win over Bowling Green at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

'I think we struggle with an identity': Melvin Gordon thinks Badgers should get back to basics

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for a first down during the second quarter of their game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Braelon Allen dishes on Badgers: 'Nobody needed to be held accountable besides the players'

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Head coach Luke Fickell responds to critical comments from former Badgers

Nov 25, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Wisconsin won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK

Braelon Allen's 'hold my tongue' remark fuels speculation about Wisconsin

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) brings in a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.

Braelon Allen becomes youngest player in modern NFL history to score a TD

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Wisconsin among top 20 colleges with most players on NFL active rosters

Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (31) during the second half at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ex-Badgers LB Zack Baun records career-high 15 tackles in Eagles debut

Wisconsin Athletics

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Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings speaks to forward William Whitelaw during the second period of the game against Michigan State on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Daniel Laatsch lifts Badgers men's hockey over No. 18 Penn State in overtime

Wisconsin coach Mark Johnson (center) and the Badgers women's hockey team follow the action in their national semifinal against Colgate at Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Top-ranked Badgers women's hockey rallies from two-goal deficit to top No. 2 Ohio State

Wisconsin men's hockey coach Mike Hastings guides the team through practice at La Bahn Arena in Madison, Wis., at Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Badgers men's hockey signs trio of players, including two NHL draft picks

Wisconsin s new head football coach Luke Fickell, left is shown with athletic director Chris McIntosh at a welcome event November 28, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. He was previously head coach for six seasons at Cincinnati.

Wisconsin athletics faces huge week of ranked matchups, pivotal recruiting visits

Penn State outside hitter Jess Mruzik (9) goes for a spike during the second set of the NCAA Regional Volleyball semifinal match against Wisconsin on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin volleyball sweeps No. 3 ranked Penn State

Wisconsin Badgers Men s Hockey Head Coach Mike Hastings seen Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off against Air Force at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Ebony Cox / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Badgers men's hockey lets two-goal lead slip away in loss to No. 3 Minnesota

Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter celebrates his basket against Maryland during the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2024.

Nolan Winter will be playing bigger this season for Badgers men's basketball

Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson speaks with the referees during the end of the second period of the game against Ohio State on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.

Badgers women's hockey team remains atop latest national rankings