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The Badger Backer Roundup: Leonhard to Buffalo & New 2027 Offers

From the "Buffalo Badgers" coaching reunion to a massive win over Ohio State, here is your weekly brief on everything Cardinal and White.

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Wisconsin Badgers interim head coach Jim Leonhard during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)

Things have slowed down a little bit in Wisconsin athletics after the football transfer portal closed, but there is still plenty going on that you may or may not have missed.

The Wisconsin football team hosted multiple prospects during its junior days. Former Badgers are making moves in the NFL coaching carousel, and the Wisconsin basketball team continues to keep things interesting in the Big Ten standings.

The Badger Backer Roundup has all of the latest Badgers news and highlights from the past few weeks.

🏈 The “Buffalo Badgers”: Leonhard, April, and Valai Reunited

The coaching world is buzzing with a distinct Madison flavor. Former Wisconsin defensive coordinator and star safety Jim Leonhard has officially been hired as the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.

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