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Badgers land new offensive line starter in transfer portal with Wisconsin native coming home

Luke Fickell dipped back into the transfer portal to find reinforcements for his injured offensive line, and he brought an in-state recruit back home in the process.

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Vikings Signing Wisconsin OL Joe Huber

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Vikings are signing Wisconsin OL Joe Huber. Huber, 22, was a no-star recruit and unranked in the 2020 recruiting class out of Dublin, Ohio.

Kevin Heywood News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 26

Badgers land offensive tackle in the transfer portal after losing Kevin Heywood

The Badgers have been looking for a transfer portal offensive lineman. The Wisconsin Badgers landed a commitment from Central Michigan transfer offensive lineman Davis Heinzen, he announced on Saturday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25

Wisconsin Badgers find Tanner Koziol replacement in transfer portal with small-school stud

The Wisconsin Badgers thought they had their tight end upgrade secured in the transfer portal, but Luke Fickell just found his Plan B. A week after Tanner Koziol left the program and re-entered the portal, the Badgers locked in his replacement.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 25

What does the Badgers rotation look like after adding final two scholarship players?

The Badgers have close to a set roster for the 2025-26 season. The Wisconsin Badgers have their 13 scholarship players set for the 2025-26 season after adding a transfer and an international prospect on Thursday.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25

Luke Fickell shaking up Wisconsin Badgers' offensive line to replace injured left tackle

The Wisconsin Badgers have a hole to fill at left tackle. Luke Fickell is getting creative to explore all options. Projected starter Kevin Haywood tore his ACL earlier this month and will miss the entire 2025 season, and Wisconsin has used the rest of spring practice to find his replacement.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 25

3 Wisconsin Badgers who will be picked earliest in the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is the most Wisconsin draft of all time, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to Green Bay for the annual event. But it won't include too many actual Wisconsin players.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 24

Badgers add 19-year-old Lithuanian forward

Wisconsin is going the international route for a touted recruit. The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from Lithuanian forward Alexis Bieliauskas, he announced on Thursday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 24

Badgers interested in transfer forward who played in the Elite Eight

The Badgers still need frontcourt help in the transfer portal. After a strong start, the Wisconsin Badgers are still in need of some frontcourt help in the transfer portal to help out returner Nolan Winter and transfer Austin Rapp.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 23

Badgers hosting 2026 four-star priority tight end on official visit this week

Official visit season has started for the Badgers with a top-priority target. Official visit season is finally beginning for the Wisconsin Badgers, who are kicking things off by hosting 2026 four-star priority tight end Gavin Mueller this week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 23

Badgers redshirt freshman cornerback enters the transfer portal

The Badgers are losing a cornerback for the spring transfer portal. The Wisconsin Badgers are losing a cornerback to the transfer portal, as redshirt freshman Jay Harper announced his intentions to leave the program on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 23

Badgers add, lose key special teamer in the transfer portal

The Badgers swapped players in the transfer portal to fill a starting role In a move that went under the radar this weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers added long snapper Nick Levy in the transfer portal for his final season of eligibility.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 21

Badgers make the final list for priority 2026 four-star running back

The Badgers are looking to close on one of their top targets in the entire 2026 class. The Wisconsin Badgers have seen some success with their 2026 recruiting class in the month of April, landing four commitments over the past three weeks, with the latest being three-star offensive lineman Maddox Cochrane.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 21

Which 2025 Win Would Mean The Most For Wisconsin’s Football Program?

The Badgers have quite a few big games on their schedule for 2025. Which would mean the most? The Wisconsin Badgers have quite a schedule this year, as they carry over a major non-conference game on top of a grueling Big Ten schedule.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 20

Badgers land commitment from second offensive lineman in 2026 class

The Badgers have gotten another addition to their 2026 recruiting class. The Wisconsin Badgers added to their 2026 recruiting class on Sunday with the commitment of three-star offensive lineman Maddox Cochrane, he announced in an X post.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 19

Badgers to host former four-star transfer WR on visit next week

The Badgers are bringing a transfer wideout to campus on a visit. The Wisconsin Badgers pursuit of a transfer portal wide receiver is continuing next week, as West Georgia wideout Karmello English is heading to Madison for a visit on Monday, according to his agency, per Rivals.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / April 19

3 big questions for the Badgers ahead of the 2025-26 season

What’s left for the Badgers to answer ahead of next season? I loved this quote from Wisconsin Badgers star John Blackwell last week when 247Sports’ Evan Flood asked him about this offseason’s transfer portal additions.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Former Wisconsin Basketball Guard Has a New Home

Former four-star freshman guard Daniel Freitag entered the transfer portal at the end of March after spending one season with the Wisconsin basketball team. Freitag joined the Badgers with a large amount of hype and potential in the eyes of Wisconsin fans.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / April 17

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 10

Wisconsin Loses Top 2024 In-State OL to Portal

In-state recruiting has not been going very well for Wisconsin in recent years. And yesterday it was discovered that one of the top in-state recruits that they did land from the Class of 2024 will be heading to the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Back-to-Back! Wisconsin Football Lands Indiana Cornerback

Don't look now, but the recruiting trail for the Wisconsin football team is heating up. The Badgers have gotten their second commitment for their 2026 class in as many days. Yesterday, the Badgers added their third commitment from 3-star edge rusher Carmelow Reed.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Wisconsin Basketball Loses In-State Guard to Transfer Portal

Madison, WI — A fourth member of the Wisconsin basketball team that earned a No. 3 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament has entered the transfer portal. With six additional departures by seniors, the majority of head coach Greg Gard's roster will be brand new this fall. The losses are hitting the Badgers across the entire roster.

Logan Brown News / The 33rd Team / March 31

Logan Brown 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Kansas Jayhawks OT

Height: 6060 (verified) Weight: 312lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Larry Borom Kansas Jayhawks offensive tackle Logan Brown projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22