Spotlight WISCONSIN FOOTBALL Wisconsin football adds 2nd defender via transfer portal Colten Bartholomew Nov 30, 2025 Nov 30, 2025 Updated Dec 5, 2025 × Colten Bartholomew Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin football team on Sunday added to one of the expected strengths of next year's team. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m%C2?D76C =:?6324<6C %2J=@C $492676C[ H9@ 925 2 3C62<@FE J62C 2E x@H2 r6?EC2= r@>>F?:EJ r@==686[ 2??@F?465 9:D 4@>>:E>6?E E@ E96 q2586CD] %96 qCFDD6=D[ (:D4@?D:?[ AC@5F4E H2D C2E65 2D 2 E9C66\DE2C EC2?D76C 3J acf$A@CED 2?5 925 6:89E @E96C !@H6C u@FC @776CD @? 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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. TOM BAKER, Associated Press Locations Madison 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 Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell recaps the loss to Minnesota 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. 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. 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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. Wisconsin football loses transfer D-lineman 2 days after commitment The Badgers looked to have gotten an early start on replenishing their defensive front, but they're back to square one after a late-night deco… Wisconsin 3-star tight end commit flips to Big Ten rival The Badgers' 2026 continued to change in the hours before early signing period. Why Wisconsin football's only in-state recruit never wavered in his commitment Appleton North linebacker Ben Wenzel discussed what it means to officially join the Badgers on signing day, the constant state of flux in the … 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. 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. 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… 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.
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.
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.
'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.
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?
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.
Wisconsin football loses transfer D-lineman 2 days after commitment The Badgers looked to have gotten an early start on replenishing their defensive front, but they're back to square one after a late-night deco…
Wisconsin 3-star tight end commit flips to Big Ten rival The Badgers' 2026 continued to change in the hours before early signing period.
Why Wisconsin football's only in-state recruit never wavered in his commitment Appleton North linebacker Ben Wenzel discussed what it means to officially join the Badgers on signing day, the constant state of flux in the …
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.
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.
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…
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.
