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Wisconsin fans pointing out mistakes for Badgers in EA Sports College Football 26 video game

EA Sports is releasing its College Football 26 video game this week, and Wisconsin Badgers fans who pre-ordered it have already been playing with early access.

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College Football hot seat index shows pressure is mounting on Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers

Luke Fickell isn't quite on the hot seat entering the 2025 season, but it's clear that the pressure is mounting on his staff to get the Wisconsin Badgers back on track.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 9

Badgers 4-star safety target with 33 scholarship offers commits to SEC school

Wisconsin missed out on another defensive back heading to the SEC. With official visits in the rearview, the Wisconsin Badgers are in wait-and-see mode with the remainder of their targets, with several announcing their commitment in July.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

College basketball insider thinks John Blackwell will be a star in Big Ten this season

A new star is budding in Madison. Or at least that's what CBS Sports' college basketball insider Jon Rothstein thinks. He sees rising junior John Blackwell as a candidate to surprise the conference and earn first-team All-Big Ten honors.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 9

Badgers pushing near top 15 in latest way-too-early Top 25 rankings

Could Wisconsin start the year as a top 15 team? The Wisconsin Badgers have a set roster for the 2025 season, landing their final transfer late last month to get to 14 scholarship players and one walk-on for the upcoming year.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 9

How many top-100 transfers did the Badgers land this offseason?

Wisconsin picked up five transfers in the portal this offseason. Were there any marquee additions? The Wisconsin Badgers were busy in the transfer portal this offseason, landing five commits to round out their roster for the 2025 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 8

Wisconsin Football Kicks Off Recruitment of Impressive 2027 Four-Star Wide Receiver

The Wisconsin football staff recently extended a scholarship offer to a strong wide receiver early on in the recruiting process. Cam Wade, a 2027 four-star wide receiver from Tennessee, earned a scholarship from the Wisconsin staff days ago after recently picking up an offer from the Tennessee Volunteers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 8

Which Strong 2027 Wisconsin Football In-State Targets Could the Badgers Secure?

The Wisconsin football staff has begun to take a much closer look at the 2027 recruiting class, and the staff will not have to look far. Currently, the state of Wisconsin holds three four-star recruits in the 2027 cycle with tight end Korz Loken and offensive linemen Cole Reiter and Richie Flanigan.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 8

Wisconsin Badgers rank just outside of Top 25 in Phil Steele's preseason college football poll

Expectations are not high for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2025, but not everyone is down on their potential. Phil Steele released his 2025 College Football Preview Magazine, and he ranked all 136 college football teams.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 8

Luke Fickell feels the pressure on Wisconsin Badgers entering pivotal 2025 season

Luke Fickell isn't backing down from the pressure facing his Wisconsin Badgers as they enter the 2025 season. He's used to it. He was under pressure from the moment he took the job in Madison, and it never really went away since.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 8

Key Wisconsin Badgers transfer pass rusher making progress in return from injury, offseason surgery

The Wisconsin Badgers still haven't had a chance to see pass rusher Mason Reiger in action since he transferred in from Louisville. He appears to be on track for being a full participant for fall camp.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 8

Ranking the 4 most important games on Wisconsin Badgers 2025 football schedule

The Wisconsin Badgers 22-year bowl streak came to an end in 2024, with the Badgers dropping five consecutive games to end the season with a 5-7 record.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 8

Are the Badgers a top transfer portal winner this offseason?

Several Big Ten teams made some major moves this offseason. The Wisconsin Badgers had a busy offseason in the transfer portal, landing five players in a multitude of waves to bolster their depth for the 2025-26 season.

Is Minnesota-Wisconsin the best rivalry in the Big Ten?

The battle for the Axe has been a longstanding tradition in Badgers history. The Wisconsin Badgers have been embroiled in quite a few major matchups throughout their history, both in the regular season and the postseason.

Greg Gard News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 8

Where does Greg Gard stand on the hot seat meter ahead of the 2025 season?

The Badgers exceeded expectations in 2024, but fell short in the NCAA tournament. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin Badgers fans and fans across the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 7

Elite 2027 Wisconsin Football Wide Receiver Target Hints at Incoming Top-10 List

Arguably the top 2027 recruiting target for the Wisconsin football staff has been vocal recently about potentially starting to cut down on schools. Monshun Sales is a blazing fast 2027 four-star receiver who currently holds the 11th overall ranking within the class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

EA Sports College Football 26: Every player rating for Wisconsin Badgers on defense

EA Sports started granting early access to its new College Football 26 video game on Monday, giving Wisconsin Badgers fans the first look at how the team's players are rated.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 7

Badgers commit stars as New Zealand falls short in FIBA U19 bronze medal game

One of Wisconsin’s 2025 commits stole the show at the FIBA U19 World Cup this week. Wisconsin Badgers commit Hayden Jones has been making a lot of waves this week, starring in the FIBA U19 World Cup for the New Zealand team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 7

Wisconsin Football Staff Considering Pivoting Back to Big Committed 2026 DL Target

After missing out on multiple defensive line targets in the 2026 cycle, the Wisconsin football staff could consider trying to flip a familiar face. Defensive line has become a major need for the Wisconsin Badgers as a lack of production from the line has led to defensive issues the past few seasons.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

Every Wisconsin Badgers' offensive player ratings in new EA Sports College Football 26 video game

Wisconsin Badgers fans can get early access to EA Sports College Football 26 video game starting Monday, giving everyone the first look at how the team's players are rated.