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Badgers coach Luke Fickell gave an update on Joe Brunner's future, how Wisconsin must pressure Minnesota's QB and more.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell before facing Minnesota
Badgers coach Luke Fickell gave an update on Joe Brunner's future, how Wisconsin must pressure Minnesota's QB and more.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Badgers coach Luke Fickell gave an update on Joe Brunner's future, how Wisconsin must pressure Minnesota's QB and more.
The Dallas Pulse selected both of the Badgers standouts, nabbing Colyer with the first overall pick and Booth with their third-round selection.
Wisconsin's Mimi Colyer, Carter Booth selected in 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft
The Dallas Pulse selected both of the Badgers standouts, nabbing Colyer with the first overall pick and Booth with their third-round selection.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Dallas Pulse selected both of the Badgers standouts, nabbing Colyer with the first overall pick and Booth with their third-round selection.
A humbling loss to BYU on Friday not only dealt a blow the Badgers' early season momentum but also impacted their standing in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings.
Wisconsin men's basketball tumbles out of AP rankings after lopsided loss
A humbling loss to BYU on Friday not only dealt a blow the Badgers' early season momentum but also impacted their standing in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A humbling loss to BYU on Friday not only dealt a blow the Badgers' early season momentum but also impacted their standing in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings.
Ohio State moved past the Badgers in the WCHA standings but Wisconsin is still atop the national rankings.
Wisconsin women's hockey takes top national ranking into Nashville showcase event
Ohio State moved past the Badgers in the WCHA standings but Wisconsin is still atop the national rankings.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Ohio State moved past the Badgers in the WCHA standings but Wisconsin is still atop the national rankings.
A road sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State moved the Badgers up five spots in the USCHO rankings.
Wisconsin men's hockey soars toward the top in latest national rankings
A road sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State moved the Badgers up five spots in the USCHO rankings.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A road sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State moved the Badgers up five spots in the USCHO rankings.
The Badgers and Under Armour have been partners since 2016, and the deal is proposed to end until at least 2033. Here are the details included in the new deal.
Wisconsin asks for approval of extension with apparel provider that adds NIL funding
The Badgers and Under Armour have been partners since 2016, and the deal is proposed to end until at least 2033. Here are the details included in the new deal.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Badgers and Under Armour have been partners since 2016, and the deal is proposed to end until at least 2033. Here are the details included in the new deal.
Some Badgers fans are committed to continuing to attend games and some are questioning whether they'll buy again in 2026.
Question for longtime Wisconsin football season ticket buyers: Will they renew for 2026?
Some Badgers fans are committed to continuing to attend games and some are questioning whether they'll buy again in 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some Badgers fans are committed to continuing to attend games and some are questioning whether they'll buy again in 2026.
Brady Melum called Wisconsin his dream school, accepting a preferred walk-on offer with the team over several Division II opportunities.
Sun Prairie East kicker commits to play for Badgers football team
Brady Melum called Wisconsin his dream school, accepting a preferred walk-on offer with the team over several Division II opportunities.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Brady Melum called Wisconsin his dream school, accepting a preferred walk-on offer with the team over several Division II opportunities.
One senior turned in a performance to remember on Sunday in her final Big Ten Conference match at the UW Field House. Here's what stood out from the Badgers' victory.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of Iowa
One senior turned in a performance to remember on Sunday in her final Big Ten Conference match at the UW Field House. Here's what stood out from the Badgers' victory.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
One senior turned in a performance to remember on Sunday in her final Big Ten Conference match at the UW Field House. Here's what stood out from the Badgers' victory.
Lily Krahn led the Badgers with 18 points, shooting 6-of-7 from 3-point range, as the team earned its fifth consecutive win. Here's what stood out.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin women's basketball's 81-63 win over Detroit Mercy
Lily Krahn led the Badgers with 18 points, shooting 6-of-7 from 3-point range, as the team earned its fifth consecutive win. Here's what stood out.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Lily Krahn led the Badgers with 18 points, shooting 6-of-7 from 3-point range, as the team earned its fifth consecutive win. Here's what stood out.
The No. 10 Badgers played host to the Hawkeyes for Wisconsin's final home match of the regular season.
Photos: Wisconsin takes on Iowa on Senior Day
The No. 10 Badgers played host to the Hawkeyes for Wisconsin's final home match of the regular season.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The No. 10 Badgers played host to the Hawkeyes for Wisconsin's final home match of the regular season.
The Badgers are creating deep passing opportunities, just not hitting them. That and more that stood out after rewatching Saturday's win over Illinois.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin's upset over Illinois
The Badgers are creating deep passing opportunities, just not hitting them. That and more that stood out after rewatching Saturday's win over Illinois.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Badgers are creating deep passing opportunities, just not hitting them. That and more that stood out after rewatching Saturday's win over Illinois.
Darryl Peterson had three sacks to lead a dominant defensive performance in a win over Illinois. But it was his halftime speech that resonated just as much with this teammates.
Polzin: How this Wisconsin football senior's unlikely words ignited second-half surge vs. Illinois
Darryl Peterson had three sacks to lead a dominant defensive performance in a win over Illinois. But it was his halftime speech that resonated just as much with this teammates.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Darryl Peterson had three sacks to lead a dominant defensive performance in a win over Illinois. But it was his halftime speech that resonated just as much with this teammates.
The Badgers turned in a three-phase performance in knocking off Illinois, something that hadn't been seen at Camp Randall Stadium in a long while.
Wisconsin football puts together most confident, competent performance of season vs. Illinois
The Badgers turned in a three-phase performance in knocking off Illinois, something that hadn't been seen at Camp Randall Stadium in a long while.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The Badgers turned in a three-phase performance in knocking off Illinois, something that hadn't been seen at Camp Randall Stadium in a long while.
The Badgers earned some high marks from Jim Polzin for their win over Illinois.
Hang 'em on the fridge, these Wisconsin football grades rock after win over Illinois
The Badgers earned some high marks from Jim Polzin for their win over Illinois.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
The Badgers earned some high marks from Jim Polzin for their win over Illinois.
Watch as Badgers football fans take to the field for the second time in as many home games at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin fans pour onto the field — again — after football team beats Illinois
Watch as Badgers football fans take to the field for the second time in as many home games at Camp Randall Stadium.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Watch as Badgers football fans take to the field for the second time in as many home games at Camp Randall Stadium.
The Badgers' first offensive drive of the game provided everything a fan could ask for. And it set the tone for the night.
Polzin: Badgers football talking points from Wisconsin's impressive win over Illinois
The Badgers' first offensive drive of the game provided everything a fan could ask for. And it set the tone for the night.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The Badgers' first offensive drive of the game provided everything a fan could ask for. And it set the tone for the night.
Seniors on the Wisconsin roster made it a night to remember with a convincing win over Illinois.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's upset over Illinois on senior night
Seniors on the Wisconsin roster made it a night to remember with a convincing win over Illinois.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Seniors on the Wisconsin roster made it a night to remember with a convincing win over Illinois.
The Badgers earned their second win in three games. What did you think of Wisconsin taking care of its former coach?
Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. Illinois
The Badgers earned their second win in three games. What did you think of Wisconsin taking care of its former coach?
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November 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The Badgers earned their second win in three games. What did you think of Wisconsin taking care of its former coach?
Dave Jenneke has been a fixture at the UW Field House for four decades. He loves the Badgers, but watching them has become more challenging due to a rare disease.
Polzin: It was love at first sight for this Wisconsin volleyball fan. Now his eyes are betraying him
Dave Jenneke has been a fixture at the UW Field House for four decades. He loves the Badgers, but watching them has become more challenging due to a rare disease.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Dave Jenneke has been a fixture at the UW Field House for four decades. He loves the Badgers, but watching them has become more challenging due to a rare disease.
The Badgers will try to beat Illinois for the fourth time in their last five games. Paul Chryst was fired after the lone Illini win in that stretch.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin football vs. Illinois
The Badgers will try to beat Illinois for the fourth time in their last five games. Paul Chryst was fired after the lone Illini win in that stretch.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The Badgers will try to beat Illinois for the fourth time in their last five games. Paul Chryst was fired after the lone Illini win in that stretch.
The Badgers could have left Salt Lake City proving a lot of the positives it exhibited in the season's first four games were for real, but left with new issues.
Wisconsin men's basketball had an opportunity vs. BYU, and it was 'kicked around'
The Badgers could have left Salt Lake City proving a lot of the positives it exhibited in the season's first four games were for real, but left with new issues.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Badgers could have left Salt Lake City proving a lot of the positives it exhibited in the season's first four games were for real, but left with new issues.
The Badgers fell into a two-goal deficit in the first period but rallied with a four-goal middle frame to end a seven-game losing streak in East Lansing.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's win at No. 1 Michigan State
The Badgers fell into a two-goal deficit in the first period but rallied with a four-goal middle frame to end a seven-game losing streak in East Lansing.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Badgers fell into a two-goal deficit in the first period but rallied with a four-goal middle frame to end a seven-game losing streak in East Lansing.
The Badgers moved to 19-0 all time against the Tommies, who played their closest game against Wisconsin ever.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's OT win over St. Thomas
The Badgers moved to 19-0 all time against the Tommies, who played their closest game against Wisconsin ever.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The Badgers moved to 19-0 all time against the Tommies, who played their closest game against Wisconsin ever.
The Badgers guard exited with 1:14 left in the game with a hobble, but there wasn't concern postgame.
Wisconsin men's basketball guard 'fine' after hobbling off vs. BYU
The Badgers guard exited with 1:14 left in the game with a hobble, but there wasn't concern postgame.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The Badgers guard exited with 1:14 left in the game with a hobble, but there wasn't concern postgame.