Which years would Wisconsin football have made the playoffs if there always were 12 teams?

Braelon Allen and John Torchio both did something in the first half that never before had been done in the history of Wisconsin Badgers football.

The Badgers broke two program records in the first half but showed mental errors against Illinois State.

Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz could exhale Saturday after a performance that showed his offseason progress. The question now: Can he repeat that success against better competition?

Jay Shaw has become one of the more trusted players in Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's secondary. “I love his personality," Leonhard said.

Why Wisconsin football safety John Torchio turned down a scholarship offer from Cal, where his father and grandfather played, to walk on at UW.

A server issue at a ticketing vendor used by Wisconsin that caused fans issues accessing their digital tickets has been resolved.

We break down the matchups for the Badgers and Aggies as they prepare to meet Saturday at Camp Randall. 

Former Badgers All-Big Ten linebacker Jack Sanborn defied the odds by making the Bears' 53-man roster. 

Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz factors into the keys for both Wisconsin and Ohio State entering Saturday's game.

Badgers starting left tackle Jack Nelson did not travel with the team this week for their matchup at Ohio State. 

Long before he was rebuilding the program at Michigan State, Mel Tucker was a hard worker on and off the field in Madison.

Wisconsin's offensive coordinator is again on the sideline but they aren't gashing Michigan State's pass defense, which is worst in the Big Ten.

A pair of tweaks on offense could help the Badgers this week against the Boilermakers in their Big Ten game.

Wisconsin got off to a hot start against Purdue. Columnist Jim Polzin shares his first-half observations.

The Badgers overcame rain and wind behind the running of Isaac Guerendo and Braelon Allen for a halftime lead against the Terrapins.

Wisconsin showcased its defense and ground game in a dreary first half against Maryland. Columnist Jim Polzin shared his first-half observations.

BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down each of the games on Saturday's Big Ten slate and give their picks against the spread. 

Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst isn't the most talkative in front of the media, but his players find him quite funny and struggled to pick their favorite moment with him. 

The man who was 18 when his father died and buried his daughter when she was 20 is well-equipped to handle the ups and downs in his role as Wisconsin's play-caller.

The new premium seating for Wisconsin football games comes with various amenities. But luxury comes at a price.

Rodas Johnson’s big personality is being matched by impressive play during Badgers’ training camp, and he hopes it honors his mother’s homeland.

Wisconsin football is one of the major brands in the Big Ten. Much of that is because of the on-field success demonstrated by the Badgers across the decades. The Barry Alvarez era ushered in this current golden age for the program.  

What will it take for the Badgers to prevail Saturday? What should Illinois State do? Here are three keys to the game for both teams. Plus our prediction.

We break down the matchups for the Badgers' Saturday season opener at Camp Randall against Illinois State. 

Neither redshirt freshman Deacon Hill nor true freshman Myles Burkett has pulled ahead to be the Badgers' No. 2 QB behind Graham Mertz.

The combination of an unlucky Big Ten draw and weak set of nonconference games makes this one of the worst Wisconsin football home schedules in recent memory.

Badgers football coach Paul Chryst got his first Division I offensive coordinator job in 1995 at Illinois State, the squad his current team faces in Saturday's season opener. 

The matchup between Wisconsin and Illinois State holds a lot of in-state ties, as well as family connections.

Wisconsin football players dish on their favorite places in Madison to eat, from Chase Wolf sharing where to find the best cheese curds to Graham Mertz's pick for a good steak.

We take you inside what happens when a Wisconsin Badgers football player is seriously injured during a game and needs to be transported by ambulance to the hospital.

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Badgers assistants have added new roles and are leading special teams units after an offseason shakeup of the coaching staff.

The freshmen aren't the only ones with moves on the Wisconsin football team. Find out who players on the team think is the best dancer. 

With days until the home openers for volleyball and football, new spaces are set to open as part of the south end zone renovations at Camp Randall. Here's a look at the new spaces. 

Graham Mertz, Braelon Allen and Joe Tippmann offered insight into which Wisconsin freshmen may get opportunities this season.

Here's who will miss the season opener and the season for the Wisconsin football team.

Wisconsin's backup quarterback suffered a leg injury during practice that will sideline the senior.

It’s that special time of the year in Wisconsin when the air gets crisper, the leaves change colors and fresh pumpkins fill the fields.