Why Badger Fans Are Overhyping Fall Camp’s Pass Revival Wisconsin’s fall camp has the faithful giddy, convinced the aerial attack is about to soar. Last season the Badgers ranked 130th in passing, led by Hunter Simmons’ 664 yards, but new QB Colton Joseph promises improvement. Still, Joseph’s development isn’t complete and receiver talent remains shallow.…

Five Badgers Who Stole the Spotlight on Day 10 As Wisconsin’s fall camp hit its tenth day, five players—tight end Jacob Harris, edge rusher Nicolas Clayton, wideout Shamar Rigby, safety Matthew Traynor, and running back Abu Sama—emerged as practice standouts. Harris used his 6-foot-6 frame to reel in two red-zone touchdowns, displaying soft hands and…

Billy Edwards Jr’s Chapel Hill Comeback That Just Doesn’t Stick Former Badger gunslinger Billy Edwards Jr arrived in Madison last year as a supposed fix to a QB shortage—only to tweak his knee in the opener and sputter out with just 113 passing yards all season. After transferring to North Carolina and finally facing real…

Hilton Jr: Badgers’ Surprise Pass-Catching Dynamo Wisconsin’s wide receiver room has a new talker in camp: sophomore Eugene Hilton Jr. After showing flashes last season, he exploded in practice No. 6 with four touchdowns between 7-on-7s and full 11-on-11s. His developing chemistry with quarterback Colton Joseph makes him a reliable target, and his versatility—strong hands,…

Camp’s Best: Five Badger Breakouts Wisconsin’s fall camp charged into its second half with no slowdown in sight. Despite a few bumps and bruises, energy stayed sky-high as head coach Luke Fickell praised the locker-room camaraderie. On Day 8, five players stood out: Jaylon Domingeaux impressed with clutch receptions and after-the-catch yards; cornerback Javan Robinson…

Badgers’ Secret Weapon: The Alumni-Whispering Fullback Wisconsin’s new Director of Alumni Relations, former Badger fullback Brady Ewing, is quietly healing the rift between Luke Fickell’s staff and program alumni. Though his playing career was modest—361 yards and four touchdowns—Ewing’s off-field contributions are proving invaluable. Tasked with mending relationships, he’s organized alumni events, decreased negative chatter…

Badgers’ O-Line Drama: Unexpected Tackle Shuffle What began as a two-man duel at left tackle between Ole Miss transfer PJ Wilkins and Florida State import Lucas Simmons-Johansson has taken an unforeseen detour. When right tackle Kevin Heywood went down with a lower-body injury on Day 2 of fall camp, Simmons-Johansson was slid to the right…

Linebacker Overload: Wisconsin’s New X-Factor Wisconsin’s defense got a major boost this offseason by adding Kansas transfer Jon Jon Kamara, creating a potent three–inside–linebacker front alongside Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano. Initially pegged as a rotational piece, Kamara now mans the “X/STAR” role in Mike Tressel’s scheme, moving around frequently and showcasing exceptional range and…

Camp Chaos: Winners vs. Losers in Badger Fall Camp The Badgers’ fourth padded practice of fall camp was an energetic mix of breakout stars and less-than-stellar showings. Wideout Malachi Coleman emerged as the top offensive spark, hauling in everything thrown his way and hinting at long-needed big-play potential. Linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano asserted…

Fullback Revival: Badgers Embrace Old-School Muscle The Badgers have resurrected the fullback position to inject raw physicality into their offense. Jeff Grimes is weaving McCoy Smith and Tyler Jansey into the run game and short-yardage passing schemes, giving fans a nostalgic nod to Wisconsin’s ground-and-pound roots. These versatile bruisers block downhill, snag safety-valve passes, and…