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Wisconsin Football Offer Excites Elite ’27 Safety: 'Definitely Looking Forward to Building More of a Relationship'

After landing a commitment out of the transfer portal, the Wisconsin football staff extended a flurry of scholarship offers to high school prospects. Among the recent prospects offered was four-star safety and top-200 recruit Adryan Cole from Georgia.

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Ranking Wisconsin’s transfers by impact in 2025-26

The Badgers brought in several new players to their program this offseason. The Wisconsin Badgers brought in quite the haul this offseason via the transfer portal, landing four potential role players for the 2025-26 season, while also getting forward depth via the overseas pool of talent.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

Wisconsin Badgers make Top 6 for 4-star 2026 offensive lineman

AJ Blazek and the University of Wisconsin football staff continue to make inroads with a newly offered offensive lineman. Kamari Blair released Friday his top six schools via On3, which ranks him as a four-star recruit and No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 16

ESPN: Wisconsin had the third-worst offseason in the Big Ten

One major publication didn’t believe the Badgers had a strong offseason this year. The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the eventful offseason, as they saw over two dozen players enter the transfer portal, while bringing 20 others in, overhauling their roster after a disappointing 5-7 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

ESPN ranks Wisconsin Badgers' football offseason as one of worst in Big Ten

Every football program believes they get better in the offseason, but ESPN's college football reporters aren't convinced about what Luke Fickell accomplished.

John Tonje News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

John Tonje bounces back with stronger showing in second NBA Draft combine scrimmage

For John Tonje, it's not about how you start; it's how you finish. The Wisconsin Badgers guard struggled in his first five-on-five scrimmage at the NBA Draft combine, but he redeemed himself in his second and final scrimmage of the event.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

2026 4-star defensive line recruit says receiving offer from Wisconsin Badgers was a 'surreal moment'

It's an occurrence that's happened quite often for Alister Vallejo during his recruiting journey: getting out of class to talk to college football staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Two Wisconsin Badgers departures rank among ESPN's best 2025 transfer portal players

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in some talent in the transfer portal this offseason, but the players they lost may weigh more heavily. ESPN ranked the Top 100 players who entered the transfer portal this offseason.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

ESPN gives Wisconsin Badgers top grade for Greg Gard's work in 2024-25 season

The 2024-25 college basketball season has been done for a while now, but ESPN wanted to circle back around and hand out some final evaluations for how every performed this year.

John Tonje News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje disappoints in NBA Draft combine scrimmage after shooting well in drills

Playing in a basketball scrimmage with a bunch of strangers you've never played with before is never easy, but Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje had a particularly tough time with it at the NBA Draft combine.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Potential Wisconsin Badgers tight end targets after 4-star 2026 recruit commits to Colorado

One of the University of Wisconsin football program’s long-standing targets now plans to play for Coach Prime, but the Badgers still have options at a key position group for its 2026 class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Wisconsin Badgers fall out of Top 20 in latest college basketball rankings from Andy Katz

Greg Gard had a productive offseason of retooling the Wisconsin Badger's rotation with transfer portal additions. The new-look lineup still has to prove itself to national college basketball analysts.

Luke Fickell News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 14

Is Badgers head coach Luke Fickell on the hot seat?

Fickell is entering a huge year looking to revamp his program. The Wisconsin Badgers haven’t had the smoothest transition under head coach Luke Fickell, who has gone 12-13 in his first two seasons at the helm, while missing the program’s first bowl game in 22 years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Inside transfer specialist's long journey from Canadian football to 'final home' on Wisconsin Badgers

Words of wisdom from a former Canadian Football League veteran has taken Andrew Goodman cross country in his native Canada and to two very different regions of the United States.

John Tonje News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 13

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje finishes Top 5 in shooting drills at NBA Draft combine

John Tonje is having a strong start to the NBA Draft combine. After measuring in with good size and length, the Wisconsin Badgers guard took to the court for shooting drills and showed off his sweet stroke.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 13

Breaking down some of Wisconsin’s most recent offers in the 2027 class

The Badgers are starting to get active in the junior class. The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 class now has seven players, with Aden Reeder’s commitment on Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 13

Who Was The Better Wisconsin Head Coach: Paul Chryst or Bret Bielema?

Let’s have the debate. While debates on the state of the Wisconsin Badgers football program Luke Fickell inherited in late 2022 from Paul Chryst rage on, it’s as a good a time as any to examine a more old school debate focused on which recent ex-Wisconsin coach had the better tenure: Paul Chryst or Bret Bielema.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Wisconsin Football in Final Four of Four-Star Tight End

With spring practice in the rearview mirror, the Wisconsin football staff is laser-focused on building out the 2026 recruiting class. After hosting several prospects on visits in recent weeks, commitments are just around the corner for many top recruits. Among those is a Wisconsin Badgers legacy who might be following in his uncle's footsteps.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey Coach Mark Johnson Might Receive Congressional Gold Medal

The head coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team might soon be honored for one of his most recognizable career achievements. After winning an Olympic gold medal 45 years ago, Mark Johnson could be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. Johnson won gold with Team USA at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.