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Luke Fickell enters pivotal Year 4 with ‘no escape plan’ at Wisconsin
Luke Fickell knows Wisconsin football hasn’t met expectations. With Shawn Eichorst now watching, he wants his new boss to know there’s no escape plan.
 • Dillon Graff
A healthy Thomas Heiberger gives Wisconsin football more options on defense
After injuries slowed his first two seasons, Wisconsin linebacker Thomas Heiberger is healthy and competing for a larger role in 2026.
 • Dillon Graff
Mason Posa is working to become a more complete linebacker for Wisconsin football
After a breakout freshman season, Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa is working to develop his game and become a more complete defender.
 • Dillon Graff
What we heard from Tuf Borland about Wisconsin football’s linebacker room
Wisconsin knows Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano can make plays. Tuf Borland explained what comes next for the Badgers linebackers.
 • Dillon Graff
TCU transfer joined Wisconsin football for a chance to expand his game
Nate Palmer had limited opportunities at TCU. Now the Wisconsin running back believes he has a chance to show his complete game.
 • Dillon Graff
What we heard from Jayden Everett about Wisconsin football’s running back room
Jayden Everett wants a bell cow, more complete backs and a return to the standard that once defined Wisconsin’s running back room.
 • Dillon Graff
Colton Joseph is embracing the pressure that comes with leading Wisconsin football
Colton Joseph knows Wisconsin is asking plenty from its new QB1. The Old Dominion transfer is embracing the opportunity and pressure.
 • Dillon Graff
Nick Clayton transformed his body for a bigger role with Wisconsin football
Nick Clayton added significant weight without sacrificing speed. Now the Wisconsin edge rusher is pushing for a much larger role in 2026.
 • Dillon Graff
What we heard from Matt Mitchell about Wisconsin football’s outside linebacker room
Matt Mitchell discussed Wisconsin’s improved edge depth, Sebastian Cheeks’ next step and why Nick Clayton is being pushed to evolve.
 • Dillon Graff
What we heard from Luke Fickell after Wisconsin football's first fall camp practice
Luke Fickell discussed Wisconsin’s search for an identity, Colton Joseph’s first practice and where increased competition is showing up.
 • Dillon Graff
What we learned from Jeff Grimes before Wisconsin football opens fall camp
Jeff Grimes discussed Colton Joseph, Wisconsin football's renewed rushing identity and the offensive questions fall camp must answer.
 • Dillon Graff
What we learned from Mike Tressel before Wisconsin football opens fall camp
Mike Tressel discussed Wisconsin’s pass rush, linebacker growth and the defensive improvements he expects entering fall camp.
 • Dillon Graff
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