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10 compelling reasons Wisconsin football can turn things around in 2026

Wisconsin football is coming off a 4-8 season, but there are 10 legitimate reasons to believe the Badgers can take a step forward in 2026.

Jul 11 • Dillon Graff

3 takeaways from Shawn Eichorst's introduction as Wisconsin athletic director

Here are three takeaways from Shawn Eichorst's introductory event, including his vision for Wisconsin, coaches' roles, and lessons from Texas.

Jul 8 • Dillon Graff

What anonymous Big Ten coaches are saying about Wisconsin football entering 2026

A look at what anonymous Big Ten coaches are saying about Wisconsin football heading into the 2026 season.

Jul 5 • Dillon Graff

Why Wisconsin chose Shawn Eichorst to lead Badger athletics

Wisconsin officially introduced Shawn Eichorst as athletic director, betting his experience and Badger roots will guide the department forward.

Jul 4 • Dillon Graff

Mailbag: What happened to Wisconsin football's "draft pick" recruiting philosophy?

Luke Fickell preached smaller recruiting classes on National Signing Day. So why is Wisconsin aggressively pursuing high school talent again?

Jul 3 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin athletics announces first jersey patch sponsor in program history

Wisconsin Athletics announced Culver's as the first jersey patch sponsor in program history, expanding a partnership that also creates new NIL…

Jul 1 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin hiring former Badgers administrator as athletic director: Report

Wisconsin is hiring Shawn Eichorst as its next athletic director, bringing a former Barry Alvarez lieutenant back to Madison.

Jul 1 • Dillon Graff

June 2026

How much pressure is on Wisconsin football's coaches entering 2026?

A pivotal 2026 season awaits as we examine where the pressure truly falls on Wisconsin football's head coach and coordinators.

Jun 30 • Dillon Graff

3 Wisconsin football post-hype players to watch in 2026

These Wisconsin football players arrived on campus with plenty of hype. Now, 2026 could be the season they finally live up to it.

Jun 27 • Dillon Graff

Mailbag: What's driving Wisconsin football's 2027 recruiting success?

Wisconsin football is closing top targets in the 2027 class at an impressive rate. What’s fueling the Badgers’ recruiting success?

Jun 26 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin basketball lands highest-ranked Minnesota recruit in program history

Four-star Minnesota wing Baboucarr Ann committed to Wisconsin, giving Greg Gard the highest-rated recruit of his tenure.

Jun 26 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin basketball offers four-star Illinois wing after campus visit

Wisconsin extended a scholarship offer to four-star Illinois wing Cole Kelly in the 2028 class following his visit to Madison.

Jun 25 • Dillon Graff

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