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Football

Wisconsin quarterback Myles Burkett enters NCAA Transfer Portal

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 22, 2023; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) dribbles down court against the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the second half during the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Wisconsin Basketball's John Blackwell Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 25, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for 50-yards against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen Discusses Future Plans

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 26, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers line up for a play during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: Stone Cold Final Score Prediction

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 11, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska: Stone Cold Final Score Prediction

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 14, 2023; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) goes for a lay up during the second half against the Providence Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard does not mince words when discussing loss to Providence

By Derek Sanchez
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (14) is double-teamed by Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) and forward Jonas Aidoo (0) during the second half of their game Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Tennessee beat Wisconsin 80-70.
Basketball

Wisconsin Can't Quite Get Over Hump in 80-70 Loss to No. 9 Tennessee

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 4, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana's Brendan Sorsby (15) is sacked during the first half against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Janzaruk-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern: Stone Cold Final Score Prediction

By Derek Sanchez
Dec 30, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Ross Candelino, front, celebrates a three-pointer by Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (not shown) during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Wisconsin Badgers Announce 2 Players Will Redshirt 2023-24 Season

By Derek Sanchez
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Recruiting

4-Star commit Will Skahan Flips from Wisconsin Hockey

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 4, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana's Matthew Bedford (76) celebrates after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Janzaruk-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Luke Fickell says Wisconsin keeps 'Shooting ourselves in the foot' after loss to Indiana

By Derek Sanchez
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) hands off to running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Football

Wisconsin Football Projected to Play Familiar Face in Bowl Game

By Derek Sanchez
Dec 27, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) reacts against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second half of the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin Football Reveals Status of Braelon Allen vs. Indiana

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 2, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and fullback Alec Ingold (30) during practice at the PSD Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers in the NFL

Tyreek Hill Makes Hilarious Claim About Former Wisconsin Football Player

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) pressures Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Camp Randall Stadium.
Football

Wisconsin vs. Indiana: Stone Cold Final Score Prediction

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 10, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Wisconsin Basgers players Chucky Hepburn, Max Klesmit and Connor Essegian speak to the media during the Big Ten basketball media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Wisconsin Men’s Basketball Routes UW-Stevens Point in Exhibition Game

By Derek Sanchez
Wisconsin freshman forward Gus Yalden (34) seen during media day Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Ebony Cox / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Basketball

Wisconsin Basketball Suffers Big Loss Before Season Even Begins: Yalden Takes Leave

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) defends the pass intended for Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming (4) during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Football

2023 Wisconsin Football Game-By-Game Predictions: Week 10 through Week 13

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 24-10.
Football

Wisconsin vs. Indiana Point Spread: Badgers open as huge favorite over Hoosiers

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 28, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (10) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 24-10.
Football

Luke Fickell discusses Wisconsin's 'gut-wrenching' loss to Ohio State

By Derek Sanchez
Mar 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) shoots the ball during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Predicting EVERY 2023-24 Wisconsin Men's Basketball Regular-Season Game

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell with his players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Stone Cold Final Score Prediction

By Derek Sanchez
Jan 10, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Luke Fickell is interviewed during Media day at Dallas Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Luke Fickell makes himself clear about matchup against Ohio State: 'This is not about me'

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Isaac Townsend (93) catches a touchdown during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Football

2023 Wisconsin Football Game-By-Game Predictions: Week 9 through Week 13

By Derek Sanchez
Sep 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State point spread: Badgers open has huge underdog

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 21, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Wisconsin Football dials up trick play for game-winning TD vs. Illinois [Video]

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Football

The Badgers' Battle for the Big Ten West: What to Expect Against Illinois

By Derek Sanchez
Mar 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) shoots the ball under coverage by Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Furst (1) and guard Ethan Morton (25) during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Wisconsin Basketball Snubbed: Initial AP Top 25 Poll Shows Badgers Have Work To Do

By Derek Sanchez
October 28, 2006; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end (43) Andy Crooks and Illinois defensive back (32) Justin Harrison battle for a pass during the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Jeff Hanisch
Football

Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Preview and Final Score Prediction for Week 8

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Braedyn Locke says he wants to put Wisconsin football on his back

By Derek Sanchez
Wisconsin linebackers Jordan Turner and Maema Njongmeta (55) celebrate after Turner sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Iowa won the game, 12-6.
Football

Wisconsin vs. Illinois Point Spread: Badgers Open As Slight Favorite

By Derek Sanchez
March 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) is congratulated by teammates during the second half of their opening round game of the National Invitation Tournament against the Bradley Braves at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin beat Bradley 81-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman - USA Today Sports
Basketball

Projecting the 2023-24 Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Starting Lineup

By Derek Sanchez
Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) passes the ball against Iowa on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Iowa won the game, 12-6.
Football

Luke Fickell points out glaring difference between Tanner Mordecai and Braedyn Locke

By Derek Sanchez
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) tackles Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) during the first quarter of a NCAA Division I college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. [Joshua A. Bickel/Dispatch] Osu19wis Jb 30
Football

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State kickoff time announced

By Derek Sanchez
Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner (54) sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill (10) on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Iowa won the game, 12-6.
Football

How Wisconsin Football can still win the Big Ten West

By Derek Sanchez
Nov 19, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Herbie Husker and Bucky Badger pose with a Iowa has bad corn sign during the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Football

3 Reasons why Wisconsin will STOMP Iowa for the Heartland Trophy

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 7, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Iowa QB Deacon Hill has nothing but love for Wisconsin Football

By Derek Sanchez
Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; The Rutgers Scarlet Knights line up for a play during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Football

2023 Wisconsin Football Game-By-Game Predictions: Week 7 through Week 13

By Derek Sanchez
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