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Column: Wisconsin football is at a crossroads, and Luke Fickell knows it
Wisconsin has struggled under Luke Fickell, but there are a few signs that suggest there’s still a path forward for the Badgers football program…
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Dillon Graff
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Wisconsin football adds 2026 in-state offensive lineman as preferred walk-on
Wisconsin football continues building its 2026 class with in-state OL Aiden Dirksen, who committed as a preferred walk-on after team camp in Madison.
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Dillon Graff
Wisconsin files lawsuit against Miami for poaching Xavier Lucas
Wisconsin has sued Miami, alleging tampering and NIL interference after Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas transferred without entering the portal.
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Dillon Graff
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How the NBA Draft process set John Blackwell up for another run with Wisconsin basketball
John Blackwell went all-in on the NBA Draft process. Now he's back at Wisconsin with unfinished business and a clear vision for what's next.
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Dillon Graff
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Wisconsin football lands verbal commitment from 2026 WR Zion Legree
Wisconsin football has landed a commitment from 2026 3-star wide receiver Zion Legree out of Florida, who committed after his official visit.
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Dillon Graff
Wisconsin football turns heads as 2027 recruits visit campus for Bucky’s BBQ
Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin football coaching staff took part in the 'Great Madison Race' while hosting several high-priority 2027 recruits on campus…
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Dillon Graff
Wisconsin football impresses fast rising 2027 QB Chance Thomas at Bucky’s BBQ
Wisconsin football made a strong impression on 2027 QB Chance Thomas during Bucky’s BBQ, changing his perception of the program entirely.
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Dillon Graff
Wisconsin football lands commitment from 2026 defensive back Zachary Taylor
Wisconsin football has landed a commitment from 2026 3-star safety Zachary Taylor out of Texas, who committed shortly after his official visit.
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Dillon Graff
Report: NCAA punishes Wisconsin football after self-reported recruiting violations
Wisconsin football has been penalized by the NCAA for recruiting violations—its first major punishment since the Badgers infamous 2001 Shoe Box scandal.
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Dillon Graff
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What we learned about Wisconsin football from Luke Fickell on the Jim Rome Show
Luke Fickell joined the Jim Rome Show and laid out some of the major changes that Wisconsin football has made ahead of the 2025 season.
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Dillon Graff
Two truths and a lie about the Wisconsin basketball off-season
Wisconsin men's basketball has nearly finalized its roster for 2024–25. Here are two truths—and one major concern that may be getting overlooked.
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Dillon Graff
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What the House v. NCAA settlement means for Wisconsin Badgers athletics
Schools are officially allowed to pay their student-athletes. Here's what that means for the Wisconsin Badgers in this new era of college sports that…
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Dillon Graff
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