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"Made Madison Feel Like Home": Top recruits react to Wisconsin football’s win over Rutgers

4-star targets Ryan Drakeford, Quinston Howard, and Kameron Battle break down their Camp Randall visits, staff connections, and recruiting standings.

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Christian Borman
Nov 09, 2026
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Wisconsin football target Ryan Drakeford with safeties coach Jack Cooper during his visit. Photo courtesy of Ryan Drakeford.

The Wisconsin football team defeated Rutgers 31-10 this weekend, led by true freshman Ryan Hopkins, to improve to 6-3 and become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2023.

They did so with more than 20 recruiting targets.

Among those visitors were 4-star prospects Ryan Drakeford, Quinston Howard, and Kameron Battle. BadgerNotes caught up with the three prospects to get their take on the Wisconsin football program.

From their game experience to their relationships with the coaching staff, here’s what they had to say.

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