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Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger runs onto the field prior to the game against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Four-star 2026 offensive lineman includes Badgers in top eight

Wisconsin is in the mix for one of the top junior offensive linemen in the country.

Sep 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger runs onto the field prior to the game against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Four-star 2026 offensive lineman includes Badgers in top eight

Wisconsin is in the mix for one of the top junior offensive linemen in the country.

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Football

Luke Fickell says Gophers have 'as balanced of an offense' they've seen all year

The Badgers coach has high praise for rival Minnesota.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of their game against Oregon Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

Football

Badgers gain commitment from four-star Florida quarterback Carter Smith

Smith is now one of the highest-ranked prospects in Wisconsin's 2025 recruiting class.

Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell (23) scores a touchdown against Wisconsin during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Nov. 23, 2024.

Football

Badgers football collapses in blowout loss at Nebraska

A 10-point swing at the end of the first half kicked off a disastrous run for Wisconsin.

Nov 18, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers celebrate with the Freedom Trophy following the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Football

Wisconsin and Nebraska meet for Freedom Trophy: 3 keys and prediction

The Badgers have beaten the Cornhuskers 10 straight times.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks onto the field prior to the game against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Four-star Michigan commit Jaylen Williams flips to Wisconsin

Defensive lineman Jaylen Williams has flipped his commitment to Wisconsin, from Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of their game against Oregon Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

Football

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

It will be a 'collaborative group' calling plays for the rest of the season after Phil Longo's firing.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Mike Denbrock addresses media after a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in South Bend.

Football

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

This will be Luke Fickell's most important hire since arriving in Madison.

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.

Basketball

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

Tonje scored 41 points in Friday's upset of No. 9 Arizona, two points shy of the Badgers program record.

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.

Basketball

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

Wisconsin made a statement with a wire-to-wire win against a top-10 opponent.

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.

Hockey

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

Laatsch played the hero in a back-and-forth affair Friday night.

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.

Hockey

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

Wisconsin remains perfect in the 2024-25 season.

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.

Basketball

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

Wisconsin lost the rebounding battle 42-22 and gave up 15 second-chance points.

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

Hockey

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

Wisconsin added three players on National Signing Day on Wednesday.

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

Football

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

What is the Badgers' path to victory on Saturday?

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

Basketball

Badgers announce sellout for marquee nonconference game against Arizona

Wisconsin has a chance to make a statement on Friday night.

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

Recruiting

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

Ventura, Calif., native Tristan Phillips is a top-200 prospect in the nation, according to 247Sports.

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

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

It will be an incredibly busy weekend for fans of Badgers sports.

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.

Volleyball

Wisconsin volleyball sweeps No. 3 ranked Penn State

The Badgers have extended their winning streak to three.

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

Hockey

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

Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice for the Gophers, including the go-ahead goal in the third period.

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.

Basketball

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

Klesmit hit 6-of-11 shots from 3-point range in the victory.

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.

Basketball

Badgers' Camren Hunter returning Thursday against Montana State

Hunter was ruled out for Wisconsin's season opener against Holy Cross.

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

Basketball

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

Lakeville native spent time in the weight room this offseason and added some muscle.

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.

Hockey

Badgers women's hockey team remains atop latest national rankings

Wisconsin has posted four straight shutout victories to continue its unbeaten start.

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against Wisconsin during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Nov. 2, 2024.

Football

Badgers get bulldozed by Iowa run game, lose in blowout fashion

The Hawkeyes rushed for 329 yards and five touchdowns in a dominant win over Wisconsin on Saturday.