FOOTBALL
Wilcots appoints Shawn Eichorst as athletic director
By Luca Muehlbauer | Jul. 2Former Texas deputy athletic director brings extensive NIL experience and athletic administration to the Badgers.
Football
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Wisconsin football looks to rebound in 2026
By Ava Hudson | Jun. 11After a lackluster 2025 season, the Badgers are betting on new talent and further investment into the program to help return the program to ranking status in 2026.
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Wisconsin stumbles into new NIL era
By Haellie Opp | Mar. 27UW Athletics is leaning on NIL spending, not personnel changes, to rebuild from a disappointing 2025 football season.
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UW Athletic Board doesn't extend Fickell, per coach’s request
By Nick Bumgardner and Noe Goldhaber | Feb. 5Badgers head coach Luke Fickell requested the UW Athletic Board not consider him for a contract extension this year amid a string of disappointing seasons.
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Column: Five transfer players to watch as Badger football looks to rebuild
By Otto von Sothen | Jan. 28Taking a closer look at Wisconsin’s biggest additions in the 2026 transfer portal cycle.
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Column: Wisconsin’s transfer portal activity offers hope for turnaround in 2026, but only adds more pressure on Fickell
By Yadiel Chavez | Jan. 14In the midst of a do-or-die offseason for head coach Luke Fickell, the Badgers have been aggressive in revamping their roster.
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Wisconsin lands star transfer quarterback Colton Joseph
By Spencer Teman | Jan. 10What Colton Joseph can bring to a Badger program that desperately needs him.
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Sean West grew up a Badger fan. His rise to standout punter has been more steadfast than improbable.
By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 26Redshirt freshman Sean West talks about growing up in Wisconsin, becoming a Badger, in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.
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Column: Loss to Minnesota a reminder that Wisconsin still has a long way to go
By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 4After a November where the Wisconsin Badgers changed the narrative of their 2025 season, they had an opportunity to once-and-for-all flip a disastrous season on its head and ride into a crucial offseason with positive momentum. With exhilarating home victories over then-CFP Top 25 foes Washington and Illinois, Wisconsin proved they were capable of winning and salvaged what was left of their remaining season.
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Wisconsin falls to Minnesota 17-7 in Border Battle loss
By Yadiel Chavez | Dec. 1Facing snow and a hostile crowd, the Badgers failed to retrieve Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
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‘Old school Wisconsin football’: Badgers topple No. 21 Illinois 27-10 on senior night
By Grace Cannizzo | Nov. 23Amid a disappointing season, Wisconsin put on a show in their final home game of 2025 and showed signs of a football program on the rise.
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Four Badgers seniors who will be playing their last game at Camp Randall
By Kira Rath | Nov. 21As the end of the football season is approaching, Badger seniors will play their final snaps in Madison
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The future of Wisconsin football: A look at recent commits, decommits, walk-ons and in-state recruits
By Grace Cannizzo | Nov. 21For better or for worse, the class of 2026 will change the program’s trajectory
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Fickell, Badgers need a turning point
By Caroline McGartland | Nov. 21With head coach Luke Fickell returning in 2026, there’s room for optimism if Wisconsin can continue to show fight.
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Five players to watch in Wisconsin’s bout with Illinois
By Matthew Schultz | Nov. 21A look at the players on both sides who could give their teams the edge in this Big Ten clash.
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Freshmen give Badger football much needed spark
By Tejas Rao | Nov. 21After a disappointing first half of the season, several new faces have stepped up in a big way.
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Q&A: UW Marching Band member details tradition, performance within the ensemble
By Alexis-Rose Fischer | Nov. 21Assistant drum major Arista Whitson offers a behind-the-scenes look at the traditions and preparations of the UW Marching Band as they prepare for the final show of the season.
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The other border battle: History of Wisconsin, Illinois rivalry
By JJ Rodriguez | Nov. 21In a series dominated by Wisconsin this century, Illinois looks for their second consecutive win in Camp Randall.
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Wisconsin eyes home finale win against Illinois
By Spencer Teman | Nov. 21In a year where the Badgers only wins have come at home, Wisconsin will look to use Camp Randall’s energy to defeat the Illini.
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Badgers fall to No. 2 Indiana 31-7
By Tejas Rao | Nov. 17Wisconsin sputtered in the second half against Indiana, unable to carry momentum from their big win last week.
