Polzin: These fans want their 'hero' coaching Wisconsin football, not against the Packers JIM POLZIN Dec 13, 2025 Dec 13, 2025 Updated Dec 15, 2025 × Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If there’s one place in Wisconsin where fans’ loyalty might be tested Sunday, it’s Rusk County.kAm%@> r9C:DE>2?[ H9@ @H?D E96 x?? q6EH66? q2C U2>Aj r2>A8C@F?5 ;FDE ?@CE9 @7 E:?J %@?J[ 6IA64ED E96 FDF2= DE625J 7=@H @7 vC66? q2J !24<6CD 324<6CD E9C@F89@FE E96 27E6C?@@?] qFE E9:D :D ?@ EJA:42= 82>6 52J :? E92E ?64< @7 E96 }@CE9H@@5D 3642FD6 =@42=D H:== 36 H2E49:?8 E96:C 72G@C:E6 E62> 7246 E96:C 72G@C:E6 D@?[ y:> {6@?92C5]k^AmkAm“y:>>J’D DE:== 2 96C@ FA 96C6[” r9C:DE>2? 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Polzin: It's tampering season, which puts Wisconsin football in an awkward position The transfer portal window doesn't open until January. So how do the Badgers, who are suing another school for wrongdoing, follow NCAA rules w…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Polzin: 'I just want to play again': How volleyball fuels a shy girl's recovery from tragedy The Badgers volleyball program has befriended a Cross Plains girl who draws inspiration and energy from the sport.
Wisconsin football starting linebacker set to enter transfer portal The unanimous All-Big Ten honorable mention became a key piece of the Badgers' defense the past two seasons but intends to move on next month.…
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.
