Top Story Spotlight Wisconsin 3-star tight end commit flips to Big Ten rival Colten Bartholomew Dec 2, 2025 Dec 2, 2025 Updated Dec 4, 2025 × Colten Bartholomew Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A recruiting loss for the University of Wisconsin football team that had been forecasted for weeks came to fruition.kAm%9C66\DE2C AC@DA64E y24< y2?52 7=:AA65 7C@> E96 q2586CD’ a_ae 4=2DD E@ x@H2’D 2 52J 367@C6 E96 62C=J D:8?:?8 A6C:@5] y2?52 H2D AC@;64E65 E@ A=2J E:89E 6?5 7@C E96 q2586CD[ 3FE 96V== A=2J 5676?D:G6 6?5 7@C E96 w2H<6J6D 27E6C 2 DEC@?8 J62C @? 5676?D6 7@C s6EC@:E r2E9@=:4 r6?EC2= w:89 $49@@=]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^7eac6``2\a34e\c5e3\26da\d7e_b`hbg`6gQm(:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== =@D6D EC2?D76C s\=:?6>2? a 52JD 27E6C 4@>>:E>6?Ek^2mk^Am kAmy2?52 :D E96 6:89E9 A=2J6C E9:D 4J4=6 E@ 36 G6C32==J 4@>>:EE65 E@ E96 q2586CD 2?5 =2E6C 324< @77 E92E A=6586] (:D4@?D:? 925 y2?52 2?5 y24< $:6G6CD 4@>>:EE65 2D E:89E 6?5D E9:D 4=2DD]k^Am People are also reading… Two retired Walworth County sheriff's officers hired to Lake Geneva Police Department Big things expected at new small course Wisconsin Department of Transportation to host meeting about upcoming road improvement project Look Ahead: Gary Con, fundraiser to help animals & a Balloon Adventure begins in Lake Geneva New Visit Lake Geneva partner has the right look and feel for special events Look Ahead: Maple Fest plus plenty of live music, comedy & more this weekend in Lake Geneva Head-on crash in Burlington on Wednesday afternoon leaves one dead Lake Geneva school district set to implement updated facilities and grade configuration plan Experienced captains to lead team, freshmen fight for varsity innings in upcoming season. 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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. 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Wisconsin men's basketball clings onto AP rankings voting amid slide The Badgers are struggling, but are still getting some votes in the AP rankings. See where they landed after another split week.
Wisconsin men's hockey national ranking is highest in December or later since 2010 The Badgers have two games at Notre Dame ahead before they're off for three weeks. Here's where they stand in this week's men's hockey rankings.
Wisconsin football adds 2nd defender via transfer portal The Badgers landed a Wisconsin native out of the transfer portal on Sunday.Â
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's season-finale loss at Minnesota What Wisconsin did and didn't do for its quarterbacks, a senior defender having an impact despite not recording a tackle, the ILB logjam and more.Â
Offense's turnovers spoil Wisconsin football defense's efforts in snowy loss to Minnesota The Badgers defense was playing "on the ropes" again as its offense struggled. On the performance by Wisconsin's best unit.Â
'Just created this hesitation offensively': Quarterback woes bite Wisconsin again in Minnesota loss The Badgers' most pressing need this offseason, which began Saturday night, was exposed in a 17-7 defeat at the hands of the Gophers.Â
3 key plays from Wisconsin football's season-ending rivalry loss at Minnesota The Badgers completed their 2025 campaign with a winless record on the road after falling to the Gophers. Here are three key plays from the lo…
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's loss to Minnesota in battle for Axe The Badgers sputtered in their rivalry showdown with the Gophers, struggling to overcome the blustery conditions and their three turnovers.
Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance at Minnesota The Badgers wrapped up their season with a loss in the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. What did you make of Wisconsin's efforts against Minnesota?
3 takeaways from Wisconsin women's basketball's one-sided loss James Madison The Badgers went cold offensively after an efficient start, failing to establish much momentum at all in a loss to the Dukes in the Daytona Be…
Rewind: Minnesota knocks off Wisconsin 17-7 The Badgers enter the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe having won two of their last three games. Here's how to follow the action.
6 Wisconsin players earn All-Big Ten nods on defense, special teams The Badgers had a standout freshman and stalwart upperclassmen honored by the Big Ten on Wednesday.Â
Wisconsin football loses top-rated recruit in signing day flip The four-star running back won't be joining the Badgers after months of concern Wisconsin couldn't hang onto the prized Georgia prospect.Â
Recruiting was once a saving grace for Wisconsin football. Why this class hurts that notion A rough signing day, set up by a difficult past two months on the recruiting trail, showed major cracks in one of the pillars of Luke Fickell'…
3 big-picture things that stood out from Luke Fickell on Wisconsin football's signing day The Badgers coach spoke for 30-plus minutes on the opening day of the early signing period. Here's what stood out from his comments on the rec…
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
