Fall Camp’s Hottest Seats: Who’s Feeling the Heat? With Lambeau Field looming for Week 1, Wisconsin’s fall camp has a spotlight on three position groups under the most pressure. Transfer QB Deuce Adams must cling to a backup role against both an established starter and a rising freshman phenom. True freshman Ryan Hopkins is cutting…

Bigger, Bolder, and QB-Hungry Badgers After a dismal season, Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is bullish on 2026 thanks to a roster that’s “bigger, longer, and faster,” plus a newly-minted leadership core. He’s most excited about the depth and competitive fire in the quarterback room, calling it the best he’s ever had. With transfers bolstering the…

Tommy Turbo’s Third-Year Hurry-Up Thomas “Tommy Turbo” Heiberger enters his third season in Madison after logging just seven tackles over 95 snaps in 2025. Stuck behind star linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, he battles Kansas transfer Jon Jon Kamara for the elusive STAR role in Mike Tressel’s exotic defense. Coaches praise his versatility to…

Three Blue-Chip Acquisitions on the Roster Bubble This article spotlights three former top recruits—WR Malachi Coleman, CB Cai Bates, and OT Lucas Simmons-Johansson—who are racing against time at Wisconsin’s fall camp. Spring practices allowed more freedom and experimentation, but come autumn, the depth chart will be locked in after just 15 sessions. Coleman, a 6-foot-5…

Badgers’ Best Shot at a 2026 Upset As Wisconsin embarks on its 2026 campaign under Luke Fickell, the Badgers face three daunting double-digit underdog matchups: Notre Dame at Lambeau, Penn State in Happy Valley, and USC in Madison. While the Fighting Irish boast elite playmakers and a pro-style atmosphere at Titletown, and USC’s Jayden Maiava-led…

Five Burning Questions as Badgers Hit the Gridiron As fall camp looms, Wisconsin faces critical on- and off-field challenges after a dismal 4-8 campaign. Offensively, can anyone emerge as a true deep threat at wide receiver to complement star QB Colton Joseph? The backup quarterback battle between Louisville transfer Deuce Adams and true freshman Ryan…

Does Maryland Still Haunt the Badgers? Last year in Madison, Wisconsin’s vaunted defense looked more like a leaky canoe as Maryland rolled to a surprising 27-10 upset. The Terrapins’ lone highlight—Malik Washington’s 62-yard touchdown—became the emblem of Fickell’s toughest loss. Maryland then limped to a 4-8 season, dropping eight straight after that Camp Randall triumph.…

Buffalo Transfer Junior Poyser Poised to Dominate in 2026 Junior Poyser arrives in Madison after a standout 2025 MAC season with 31 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble for the Buffalo Bulls. At 6’2″ and 328 pounds, he’s the second-heaviest interior lineman on Wisconsin’s roster. Coaches praise his combination of size, length and burst,…