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What we learned from college football week one

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 6, 2018

Editor’s note: College football is nothing without its fans, and its fans are nothing without their passion.

FOOTBALL

Former walk-on Dunn stepping up with starters sidelined

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Sep. 6, 2018

Wisconsin’s wide receiver depth, viewed as a considerable strength following the group’s strong performance down the stretch in 2017, recently took a hit when starters Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis were implicated in reports of a sexual assault in the spring.

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Freshman safety Nelson standing out in early season

By Noah Bennett | Sep. 6, 2018

The Badgers defense features seven new starters this year, three in the secondary alone. Of those new faces, Scott Nelson is the player to keep an eye on as the year progresses.

Senior forward Dani Rhodes scored Wisconsin's first goal Sunday night, in a dominant performance over in-state rivals Green Bay.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Badgers set for interesting season across all fall sports

By Daily Cardinal Sports | Sep. 5, 2018

Football Last Season 2017 was by almost all measures the most successful season in program history, but its ending also left many Badger fans wanting more.

Sophomore cornerback Faion Hicks was one of the bright spots for Wisconsin in his freshman season, starting 11 games and recording four passes defended.

FOOTBALL

Wisconsin's youth and offense show promise in dominating win over Hilltoppers

By Jared Schwartz | Sep. 1, 2018

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Badgers offense showed flashes of what it is capable of, while their new-look defense impressed in Wisconsin’s 34-3 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Tight end Jake Ferguson (left) celebrates with receiver Kendric Pryor after Pryor's touchdown grab put the Badgers up 24-0 at the close of the second quarter.

FOOTBALL

Badgers shake off early rust, smother Western Kentucky in season opener

By Morgan Spohn | Aug. 31, 2018

Over eight months removed from their last game, the No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers football team (0-0 Big Ten, 1-0 overall) looked rusty throughout the first half of their 34-3 home win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-0 Conference USA, 0-1 overall) on Friday night.

Dontye Carriere-Williams will transfer from program, leaving gaps in experience in the Badger secondary

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Cornerback Carriere-Williams Set to Transfer

By Morgan Spohn | Aug. 31, 2018

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Dontye Carriere-Williams announced that he would be leaving the Badgers’ football program. Carriere-Williams tweeted an announcement on Wednesday night that he’s been granted a full release just two days before No.4 Wisconsin opens up the 2018 season against Western Kentucky. After playing in all 14 games last season with five starts, Carriere-Williams was the only player at the cornerback position with any meaningful game experience heading into the start of this season. Carriere-Williams played as the Badgers’ No. 3 cornerback last season behind Nick Nelson and Derrick Tindal.

Freshmen Kayden Lyles and Scott Nelson are expected to be contributors on the defensive line and in the secondary, which have been weakened by the departures of Garrett Dooley (5) and Derrick Tindal (25), among others.

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Young starters on Wisconsin's defense look to prove themselves against Western Kentucky

By Jared Schwartz | Aug. 30, 2018

After a summer of lofty expectations and pre-season hype, including a No. 4 ranking in the AP poll, Wisconsin football kicks off its 2018 season Friday night against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. For many on the Badgers’ new-look defense, Friday will be their first collegiate game.

FOOTBALL

Following suspensions to top receivers, Badgers depth to be tested

By Jared Schwartz | Aug. 23, 2018

Heading into a season with their highest preseason ranking in 18 years, unforseen adversity has been dropped on the Badgers’ doorstep.

CAMPUS NEWS

Badgers receiver Davis suspended for two games

By Bremen Keasey | Aug. 22, 2018

Sophomore wide receiver Danny Davis has been suspended for the first two games of the season Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst announced Wednesday.

CAMPUS NEWS

Badgers receiver Cephus suspended from team for sexual assault charges

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Aug. 20, 2018

Junior receiver Quintez Cephus has been formally suspended from the team following the announcement of a pair of felony sexual assault charges Monday.

Wide receiver Quintez Cephus announced on Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he would be leaving the team because of impending legal charges.

CAMPUS NEWS

Wide receiver Cephus takes indefinite leave from team due to impending legal charges

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Aug. 18, 2018

The Wisconsin football team will be without last year’s top receiving target for the indefinite future, following today’s announcement by junior Quintez Cephus that he is leaving the team due to “unspecified charges” possibly to come from the Dane County District Attorney’s office.

Jonathan Taylor made a huge impact during his freshman season. Wisconsin's new class of freshmen have potential to see lots of reps this season, especially on defense

FOOTBALL

Breakout Badgers: Incoming freshmen looking for an impact in 2018, beyond

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Aug. 17, 2018

The 2018 Wisconsin Badgers have a unique luxury when it comes to their incoming freshmen: If all goes according to plan, they may not be needed at all.

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New football season ticket policy puts efficiency before fairness

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Jun. 11, 2018

Six months ago, I started a self-imposed hiatus from writing as I began my semester in Italy. Having consumed all the carbohydrates I can reasonably eat and said “alora” more times than you can count, however, I’m back.

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Dixon leading more than just Wisconsin's secondary as Badgers finish spring camp

By Jared Schwartz | Apr. 24, 2018

After losing starting cornerbacks Derrick Tindal and Nick Nelson along with starting safety Natrell Jamerson, senior D’Cota Dixon is the lone returning member of the Badgers’ 2017 defensive backfield.

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No ceiling: Taylor continues development after record-breaking freshman campaign

By Jared Schwartz | Apr. 19, 2018

If you’re looking for Jonathan Taylor during spring practice, chances are you will find him near the end zone with head coach Paul Chryst.

Senior nose tackle Olive Sagapolu was listed out for the season before Wisconsin's game before No. 21 Penn State. Junior quarterback Alex Hornibrook is questionable after being in concussion protocol.

FOOTBALL

Sagapolu taking on leadership role on inexperienced defensive line

By Jared Schwartz | Apr. 16, 2018

For senior nose tackle Olive Sagapolu, breaks during practice do not mean he stops working. Instead, in between drills and after practice, Sagapolu is constantly working to be a mentor for UW’s younger defensive linemen.

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Cephus returns to action in abridged indoor Spring Game

By Jared Schwartz | Apr. 13, 2018

Friends, family, prospective recruits and alumni poured into the McClain Center Friday evening for Wisconsin football’s 12th spring practice.

Senior outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel made eight tackles, forced a fumble and recorded a sack as part of a throwback performance from Wisconsin's defensive front.

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Truly in-instate products: UW football uses homegrown food to improve player health, on-field performance

By Bremen Keasey | Apr. 12, 2018

Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel gave the Wisconsin Badgers a spark of energy during the Big Ten Championship Game.

Tyler Biadasz grew up on his family farm in Amherst, where he learned ambition watching his parent's work ethic. Biadasz credits much of his success on the gridiron to his childhood on the farm.

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Rooted: Mentality forged on family farm inspires work ethic for Biadasz

By Jared Schwartz | Apr. 12, 2018

From fields of corn to the hustle and bustle of the big city, Wisconsin sophomore center Tyler Biadasz has made the transition from Amherst, a rural town with a population of just 1,035, according the 2010 census, to Madison.