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BadgerExtra team preview Wisconsin football's matchup with Purdue BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski look ahead to the University of Wisconsin's first Big Ten matchup against Purdue.
Rarely before seen photos from Wisconsin win over Indiana in 1993 Rose Bowl season Relive the Badgers' 27-15 victory over Indiana in the pouring rain in our photo gallery of seldom seen photos from the 1993 Rose Bowl season.
3 Purdue players to know as Wisconsin football hits the road for Big Ten opener Both the Badgers and Boilermakers enter the game with transfer quarterbacks. An emerging receiver and a defender with family ties to Purdue ar…
6 keys to Wisconsin football's Big Ten opener at Purdue Though the Badgers have faced slow starts, they visit a Purdue team coming off a home loss.
Meet 'The Professor' on Wisconsin football's defense This in-state lineman transitioned to the defensive side of the ball in spring 2021. Here's how the junior made the position switch and earned…
The greater meaning behind Wisconsin football's most interesting name A Badgers linebacker has made a name for himself with his play over the past two years. Now learn about where his unique name comes from.
Film study: How a Wisconsin quick pass turned into a big gain The Wisconsin football film study looks at a Badgers passing play for a big gain and a Georgia Southern running play that could give the defen…
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell's Monday news conference Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell answered questions Monday, addressing preparation for Purdue on a short week and how receiver CJ William…
Wisconsin safety nabs first career Big Ten player of the week honor One of the FBS' leaders in solo tackles had a performance against Georgia Southern impressive enough to earn honors from the Big Ten Conference.
10 things we learned from Wisconsin football's win against Georgia Southern The Badgers' first-half offense, running back Braelon Allen and the start of Big Ten play are among this week's topics.
Here are the odds for Wisconsin football's game against Purdue Oddsmakers expect a close game when Wisconsin opens Big Ten play at Purdue. Here's how Vegas sees the matchup.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's win over Georgia Southern Observations this week include a round of applause for a senior tight end, the brilliance of Hunter Wohler, a look at a timing issue on offens…
5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, Purdue Purdue enters Big Ten play with a couple of losses and two big losing streaks to Wisconsin. Here's what to know about this season's Boilermakers.
Polzin: 'Not going to be many teams that can beat us' if Wisconsin can solve this problem The Badgers football team offered three underwhelming performances during nonconference play. Why their third-quarter excellence may provide a…
10 things to know about Wisconsin football's Big Ten opener at Purdue From how Luke Fickell prepared his team on short rest to which Boilermakers to watch Friday, here's what to know.
Ep. 62 BadgerExtra podcast: Week 4 Big Ten picks featuring Jim Polzin BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give against-the-spread picks for a fun Week 4 in the Big Ten. Can Wisconsin …
What Wisconsin football's injury report at Purdue means The Badgers may get a starting-caliber offensive lineman back for their Big Ten Conference opener at Purdue. Here's what we know.
Halftime observations: About those Wisconsin football slow starts? Not at Purdue The Badgers converted their first eight third downs in building a halftime lead. Here's what stood out in the opening 30 minutes.
Open Jim at half: What's the biggest difference with Wisconsin's offense at Purdue? Columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from subscribers at halftime of the Badgers' Big Ten Conference opener at Purdue.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's win at Purdue The Badgers' 17th consecutive victory over Purdue saw an ILB struggling, their kick returner shining and more.
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi out for season, per report Badgers senior running back Chez Mellusi was carted off the field in the fourth quarter with a leg injury Friday at Purdue, and a report state…
How connections helped build Wisconsin football's support staff A departure late in the offseason made the Badgers football chief of staff go back into hiring mode. It provided a window into how the new sta…