WISCONSIN FOOTBALL 3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's Big Ten loss at No. 20 Michigan Colten Bartholomew Oct 4, 2025 Oct 4, 2025 Updated Oct 25, 2025 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Luke Fickell’s University of Wisconsin football team finally found itself in the kind of game Fickell often describes.kAmp E:89E 32EE=6 4@>:?8 5@H? 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Polzin: Badgers football talking points after Wisconsin stumbles at Michigan The Wisconsin offense looked like it should ... for a series. But the ending proved too familiar for the Badgers.
Rewind: No. 20 Michigan takes down Wisconsin 24-10 Everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the Badgers' Week 5 game at Michigan.
Wisconsin football earns ho-hum grades with ho-hum effort in loss at Michigan The Badgers didn't turn in an inspiring effort but they kept it competitive for a while. Here's how columnist Jim Polzin graded Wisconsin.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women’s hockey’s rout of Maine A three-goal second period helped the Badgers establish momentum in their fourth consecutive victory to open the season.Â
Wisconsin football's defense kept the team in the fight against Michigan. Can it do more? The Badgers were within striking distance until the end at Michigan Stadium, largely because of their defense. Here's what it can do to finish…
Why Badgers coach Luke Fickell didn't use his timeouts at the end of the loss at No. 20 Michigan The Wisconsin football coach explained his decision to keep his timeouts in his pocket late against the Wolverines, which many fans saw as thr…
Polzin: Wisconsin football needs a lot more than catchphrases to fix what's wrong Luke Fickell talked about "competitive spirit," but the Badgers started their fourth center and third quarterback of the season. It's no wonde…
4 observations from rewatching Wisconsin football's loss at Michigan Breaking down the latest player to try playing center, some issues for important defensive starters and recognition for the dirty work of a sk…
Kickoff time, TV information released for Wisconsin football's game against Ohio State Fans in attendance at Camp Randall Stadium could see a rarity when the Buckeyes come to town next week.Â
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