Star Tight End Turns Recruiter for Badgers’ Future
The Wisconsin Badgers have snagged Korz Loken, the top in-state recruit for their 2027 class, and he’s already playing recruitment quarterback. The four-star tight end from Iola-Scandinavia committed on January 10, then immediately hit the ground running—hosting junior-day visits, hyping fellow Wisconsin prospects on social media, and pressuring big-name high school stars to join him in Madison. Loken’s early commitment and on-the-ground campaigning demonstrate both his belief in Luke Fickell’s program direction and his willingness to act as a grassroots recruiting weapon long before signing day.
Move over, Brainstorming Bots—Badgers just outsourced their entire recruiting department to a high school junior. Who needs recruiters slogging through spreadsheets when you’ve got a teenager with an Instagram account? Loken’s midterm project: not just snagging a scholarship but staging Madison’s next recruiting pep rally. If this keeps up, UW might have to rename Camp Randall “Loken’s Legendary Lounge.” Genius plan: attach recruiting goals to extra credit in Spanish. Todo bien, señor tight end!
Badgers’ Secondary Savior: SEC Safety Steals Spotlight
Head coach Luke Fickell has bolstered his secondary by adding Marvin Burks Jr., a seasoned safety from Missouri, via the transfer portal. With over 30 portal additions, Burks stands out as a proven SEC starter expected to partner with Matthew Jung in locking down opposing offenses. Following injuries and transfers that depleted last year’s back end, Burks’ leadership and experience are seen as pivotal in revitalizing a unit that managed only three interceptions and one forced fumble among cornerbacks in 2025.
Imagine telling your high school team that you’ve recruited a former SEC star for the safety sandwich—Burks slices through receivers like a bargain bin grocery demo, all for the price of a shiny portal entry. Fickell’s strategy? Building a one-two punch with Jung like Wisconsin’s own tag team, “The Safety Circus.” Step aside, carnival clowns—this is the real sideshow that turns pumpkins into pick-six coaches drool over.
Badgers Hunt Final 4-Star Lineman for 2026 Class
After signing 14 players in December, Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class seemed set—until football manager Luke Fickell eyed one more four-star defensive lineman, Anthony Jones from Irvine, California. Rated in the Top 35 nationally, Jones decommitted from UCLA after their coaching shakeup and visited both Wisconsin and Oregon. With two other DL commits already signed, Jones could round out a smaller freshman class that prioritized early enrollees and now might feature a developmental redshirt candidate who adds bulk before making an impact in Year Two.
Fickell apparently left no stone or linebacker unturned in his quest for one more hairy-chested recruit. Forget the usual recruiting blitz—now they’re parachuting into California’s defensive line buffet for an extra helping. Jones’ commitment decision on National Signing Day feels less like college football and more like choosing a Netflix subscription: do you want Badgerflix or DuckPrime? The suspense is killing linemen nationwide.
Everett Explains Badger U Switch: Following Dreams
Veteran coach Jayden Everett has left Minnesota after one season to become the running backs coach at Wisconsin. Drawn by the Badgers’ historic success at the position—four Doak Walker Award winners—and the chance to work with reputable staff like OC Jeff Grimes and OL coach Eric Mateos, Everett saw Wisconsin as the pinnacle for a running backs coach. After 18 years on the sidelines, he sought a program with good people and a proven winning culture under Luke Fickell.
Apparently, 18 years coaching doesn’t beat the mere whisper of Wisconsin’s linemen drooling at summer barbecues. Everett heard “Badger BBQ” and thought, “Finally, a sideline with real culture!” Who can resist a workplace bragging rights contest over Doak Walker trophies? He’ll now split time between planning runs and rating cheese curd quality. Turns out, it’s not about the job—it’s about the curds.
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