Otto von Sothen - The Daily Cardinal

Jake Piper

FOOTBALL

Column: Five transfer players to watch as Badger football looks to rebuild

By Otto von Sothen | Jan. 28

Taking a closer look at Wisconsin’s biggest additions in the 2026 transfer portal cycle.

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Axed: Wisconsin Football falls to Minnesota in Minneapolis

By Otto von Sothen , Caroline McGartland and Matthew Shultz | Dec. 5

This week, Caroline McGartland, Otto Von Sothen and Matthew Shultz discuss the less-than-ideal outcome of the the Axe game. They then preview the Wisconsin Volleyball Team as they begin their playoff run at home this weekend, while rounding out on womens and mens hockey.

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Homecoming: Bret Bielema returns to face Wisconsin

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen and Caroline McGartland | Nov. 21

This week, hosts Caroline McGartland and Otto Von Sothen break down Wisconsin Football's hard fought battle against the #2 Indiana Hoosiers. Also covered are mens hockey, womens hockey and volleyball. Programming is rounded out by a preview of this year's final home football game.

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Is this winning? Badgers claim first ranked win in Fickell era

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen , Caroline McGartland and Matthew Shultz | Nov. 14

This week, hosts Otto Von Sothen, Matthew Shultz and Caroline McGartland break down the Wisconsin football team's win over #24 Washington. They then dive into mens basketball, Wisconsin volleyball and the successes of each hockey team.

Johnathan Dye

MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer defeats Penn State, falls to Michigan in close road battle

By Otto von Sothen | Nov. 7

The Badgers dominated Penn State but couldn’t keep the momentum going in Ann Arbor.

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The art of the 3: mens basketball returns to play

By Otto von Sothen , Caroline McGartland and Matthew Shultz | Nov. 7

Hosts Otto Von Sothen, Matthew Shultz and Caroline McGartland break down Wisconsin Mens Basketball's dominant season opening win over Campbell. Also discussed are the football team’s shifting roster, Mens Hockey's recent win in the boarder battle, and triumphant victories by both the Mens and Womens Soccer Teams.

Meghan Spirito

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin men’s basketball 2025-26 season preview

By Otto von Sothen | Nov. 3

Greg Gard and his team enter the year ranked No. 24, looking to get past the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nine years.

Johnathan Dye

MEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin men’s soccer beat Michigan State 2-0 before falling 4-1 to Indiana on the road

By Otto von Sothen | Nov. 1

The Badgers' hopes for a Big Ten Tournament appearance will come down to the wire.

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A mixed bag: football falls while soccer scores

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen , Caroline McGartland and Matthew Shultz | Oct. 31

Hosts Otto Von Sothen, Caroline McGartland and Matthew Schultz break down Wisconsin football's recent matchup against #6 Oregon. Also covered are the successes of womens hockey, mens hockey, womens volleyball and the tournament births for both mens and womens soccer.

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Zero for eight: Badgers shutout for two games in a row

By Matt Titus , Otto von Sothen , Ted Hyngstrom and Caroline McGartland | Oct. 24

Hosts Caroline McGartland, Ted Hyngstrom and Otto Von Sothen discuss the Badgers' loss over the weekend to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Then, they dive into other sports around the university.