The Badger Backer

The Badger Backer

2027 Commit Korz Loken Previews Wisconsin’s Massive Official Visit Weekend
Previewing Wisconsin's monster OV weekend through the eyes of one of Wisconsin's top recruits.
 • Christian Borman
Austin Bound: Breaking Down the Badgers' Return to the NCAA Tournament
Wisconsin Badgers softball returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. Can the "400 Club" lead a deep run in the Austin Regional? Read…
 • Christian Borman
Ch. 7: What If Barry Opened the Checkbook? The Alternate History of Bret Bielema Staying in Madison
Where would the Wisconsin football team be if Bret Bielema never left Madison?
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: A Recruiting Heater, a QB Rising, and Postseason Stakes
The trenches get a massive boost, Ryan Hopkins takes center stage, and Softball prepares for a B1G tournament run in Maryland.
 • Christian Borman
Wisconsin Lands Top-Ranked JUCO Running Back Julius Pope
The Badgers are tap into the junior college ranks to land the No. 1 running back in JUCO to their 2026 class.
 • Christian Borman
Breaking: Badgers Land Massive 3-Star Defensive Lineman David Hill
The Wisconsin Badgers secure their 12th commitment of the 2027 class, landing 315-pound defensive lineman David Hill out of Illinois.
 • Christian Borman

April 2026

Breaking: Badgers Land 3-Star Defensive Lineman Will Zaccagnino
The Badgers stay hot on the recruiting trail, adding their 11th commitment to the 2027 class.
 • Christian Borman
Shut Out: Wisconsin’s Shocking NFL Draft Goose Egg is a Red Flag for the Fickell Era
For the first time since 1978, the Wisconsin Badgers had zero players selected in the NFL Draft. What does this historic shutout mean for the program's…
 • Christian Borman
Dissecting the Badgers' 2027 Recruiting Class a Month Before Official Visits Begin
Luke Fickell and his staff are putting together a monster class. An in-depth look at the Badgers' top-20 class in the nation.
 • Christian Borman
Like Father, Like Son: 4-Star QB Jack Sorgi Commits to Wisconsin
4-star QB Jack Sorgi has committed to Wisconsin. See how the legacy recruit fits Jeff Grimes’ Wide Zone and Reliable Violent Offense (RVO) in our…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: Winter & Janicki Return, Blackwell to Duke, and Pingeton's Portal Additions
Roster stability returns as key starters lock in, John Blackwell heads to Durham, and Robin Pingeton lands a historic transfer class.
 • Christian Borman
Badgers Officially Sign Transfers Eian Elmer and Victory Onuetu
Wisconsin secures elite perimeter shooting and a rim-protecting big man to bolster the 2026-27 roster.
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