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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
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
Wisconsin Football Notebook: Spring Practice No. 6
Takeaways from Wisconsin football's April 9 spring practice. The Badgers' defense dominated the trenches, while QBs Colton Joseph and Deuce Adams faced…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: QB Expectations, a Surprise Transfer, and Spring Practice Notes
Colton Joseph looks to replicate BYU magic, Aleksas Bieliauskas hits the portal, and the Badgers offer a 2027 Michigan standout.
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: Spring Practice Standouts, Hockey Dynasty, and a WBIT Run
Football transfers are showing flashes in spring ball, Austin Rapp commits to returning to the Badgers, and the women's basketball team advances to the…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: NCAA Tournament Begins, Nolan Winter Injury Update, and Spring Ball Kickoff
Wisconsin earns a No. 5 seed in Portland, Nolan Winter provides a major injury boost, and Wisconsin football looks to add two commits in the near…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: Staff Shakeups, the Miller Commitment, and Hoops’ Bittersweet Senior Night
A look at Luke Fickell’s finalized 2026 coaching staff, Isaac Miller’s big in-state commitment, and the latest on Nolan Winter’s injury status.
 • Christian Borman
Can Mason Reiger Go Higher? Pro Day Preview & What Scouts Are Watching
Get the latest Wisconsin Pro Day 2026 updates. Can Mason Reiger top his 1.61 split? Featuring draft profiles for Vinny Anthony II, Nyzier Fourqurean…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer "What If" Series - Ch. 4: The Caleb Williams Commitment That Almost Reset the Big Ten
Ten days in January 2022 nearly changed everything. Inside the alternate timeline where the Heisman winner chose Madison over L.A., saved Paul Chryst’s…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: NFL Raids and the 2027 In-State Push
A costly road loss in Columbus, coaches with Wisconsin ties jump to the NFL, and a breakdown of the 2027 "locked-in" visit list.
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: Stripe Out vs. Sparty & The "Stay Home" Movement
Wisconsin basketball hosts No. 10 Michigan State, Korz Loken anchors the 2027 football class, and the latest results from the spring golf season.
 • Christian Borman
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.
 • Christian Borman
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