WISCONSIN FOOTBALL Wisconsin football blanked by AP All-Big Ten voters Colten Bartholomew Dec 9, 2025 Dec 9, 2025 Updated Dec 15, 2025 × Badgers coach Luke Fickell apeaks on Wisconsin football's shifting recruiting philosophy on Dec. 3, 2025. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin football team’s poor performance this season kept its players off a major postseason honors list.kAm%96 q2586CD 5:5?’E 92G6 2 A=2J6C D6=64E65 E@ E96 pDD@4:2E65 !C6DD’ p==\q:8 %6? E62>D 27E6C 8@:?8 c\g E9:D 72==] (:D4@?D:? 925 EH@ A=2J6CD — E:89E 6?5 {2?46 |2D@? WD64@?5 E62>X 2?5 =:?6324<6C |2D@? !@D2 WE9:C5 E62>X — 62C? p==\q:8 %6? 9@?@CD 7C@> 4@?76C6?46 4@2496D 2?5 >65:2]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^34427d7_\c26b\c5fb\2a`c\fc3cbagb`ha7Qm(:D4@?D:? 7@@E32==VD >@DE 6IA6C:6?465 CF??:?8 324< =62G:?8 7@C EC2?D76C A@CE2=k^2mk^Am kAmw6C6’D 2 =@@< 2E E96 p! p==\q:8 %6? 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TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota running back Darius Taylor scores a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota kicker Brady Denaburg kicks a field goal against Wisconsin during the first half Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Wisconsin players celebrates after a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota players enters the field to play Wisconsin on Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota players enters the field to play Wisconsin on Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota players gets ready to enter the field to Wisconsin on Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Wisconsin quarterback Carter Smith fakes a handoff to Darrion Dupree during the first half of Saturday's game against Minnesota in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey throws a pass against Wisconsin during the first half Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Wisconsin receiver Trech Kekahuna is tackled during Saturday's first half against Minnesota in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Wisconsin quarterback Carter Smith carries the ball against Minnesota during the first half Saturday in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota players hold up Paul Bunyan Axe on Saturday after defeating Wisconsin in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota players hold up Paul Bunyan Axe on Saturday after defeating Wisconsin in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press A Minnesota fan watches as players hold up the Paul Bunyan Axe on Saturday after the Gophers defeated Wisconsin in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell speaks at a news conference Saturday after losing to Minnesota in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Minnesota fans celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in Saturday's game in Minneapolis. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Luke Fickell on Wisconsin football's shifting recruiting philosophy Badgers coach Luke Fickell apeaks on Wisconsin football's shifting recruiting philosophy on Dec. 3, 2025. 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Wisconsin football's most experienced running back leaving for transfer portal A productive player intends to leave the Badgers after multiple years of inconsistent playing time.Â
Wisconsin football transfer portal tracker: Who's in and who's out for the Badgers A tracker of the latest transfer portal additions and losses for the Badgers football team.Â
How much Wisconsin pays its top athletic department administrators Adding general managers for football and men's basketball contributed toward a 15% increase in total salary for Badgers administrators.
Polzin: Why Wisconsin football's ability to cash in on prized recruits goes beyond a bigger budget Chris McIntosh and Ted Kellner have promised a greater investment in NIL heading into 2026. But Luke Fickell has many holes to fill and no pro…
Wisconsin football swaps nonconference opponent for 2026 slate An anticipated matchup between Wisconsin and Pittsburgh will need to wait for a 2027 date in Ireland. Here's why. Â
Transfer tight end tops Wisconsin's All-Big Ten offense representatives The Badgers' leading receiver and touchdown scorer was honored by the Big Ten on Thursday.Â
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding 3-star safety The Badgers continued to add to their recruiting class on the second day of the early signing period.Â
Former starting linebacker leaving Wisconsin football for transfer portal An upperclassman is leaving the Badgers after being passed by two freshmen on the depth chart this fall.Â
Wisconsin football starting receiver to enter transfer portal A player the Badgers have had to reel back into the fold twice before again will look to leave the program.Â
Wisconsin football fires offensive line coach, closes in on replacement The Badgers will have their third offensive line coach under coach Luke Fickell and fifth in seven seasons. Here's what to know.Â
Wisconsin football losing starting center to the transfer portal Injuries bookended the Badgers career of Jake Renfro, who will look to continue his college run elsewhere.Â
Wisconsin football's player personnel lead departing for Big 12 program The Badgers will be reshaping their front office for the second straight offseason after another departure.Â
