What you should know about Wisconsin football's busy recruiting cycle
The University of Wisconsin football team has been generating a lot of recruiting buzz since Luke Fickell took over as coach in November. Here's what we've learned so far.
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The Badgers football program reeled back in a former commit at a much-coveted position. Here are the details on who the Badgers landed on national signing day.
The Varsity Collective briefly shined the spotlight on 19 of the newest Badgers in Times Square while also prominently promoting a half-dozen out-of-state early enrollees.
The recruit was named All-State after playing his first season at tight end for the Waunakee football program.
The new Wisconsin coaching staff continues to make the state of Illinois a priority as a four-star tight end verbally commits.
The Chicagoland cornerback decided to reopen his recruiting process, leaving the Badgers with one verbal commit for their 2024 class.
Wisconsin holds a top-10 transfer class according to one major outlet. Beat writers Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski deliver a handful of observations after the transfer portal deadline passes.
A look at one of the newest wide receivers for the Badgers, a Florida native with intriguing length who could play on the outside in UW's Air Raid passing scheme
The Badgers coaching staff continued to revamp the wide receiver corps by adding a former Oklahoma State receiver from the transfer portal.
The good times continued to roll for Wisconsin in the transfer portal when it landed a commitment from a former 4-star standout wide receiver from California.
Familiarity with the Badgers' staff was a significant factor in this former Cincinnati Bearcat making his way to Madison.
Nathanial Vakos showed the ability to hit field goals from longer than 50 yards during his freshman season at Ohio.
The former walk-on emerged into an all-conference honorable mention selection last season. His versatility could be key for Wisconsin.
The Badgers continued to dip into the transfer portal, this time receiving a commitment from an edge rusher with ties to Wisconsin's new defensive coordinator.
Wisconsin's lone tight end signee of the 2023 early signing period had his recruitment pick up late. Here is what he could bring to UW.
The Badgers pick up a key transfer from a first-team all-AAC defensive lineman.
Ohio high school coaches share why the new Badgers coach is well-respected. Some Wisconsin coaches share what they're looking for.
Get to know Mabrey Mettauer's journey to becoming a Wisconsin football verbal commit and what he could bring to a revamped Badgers backfield.
The Badgers signed three linebackers Wednesday, which included the Pennsylvania standout slated to enroll at Wisconsin next month.
The four-star wide receiver talks about the late communication from the Badgers and what led to his decision to flip from Arizona to Wisconsin.
Badgers football coach Luke Fickell explained why there were so many defensive backs among the recruits who signed Wednesday with Wisconsin.
The silence Amare Snowden felt when Luke Fickell left Cincinnati for Wisconsin ended up a perfect marriage for the four-star recruit.
Four-star recruit Amare Snowden committed to and signed with the University of Wisconsin football program Wednesday at Roseville High School i…
The Badgers' 2023 recruiting class has seen significant gains and turnover in the last two months. Here's why two of them stuck around.
The two former Bearcats football commits reopened their recruiting soon after Luke Fickell left Cincinnati for Wisconsin, but they reconnected and could be vital members of the Badgers' future secondary.
Get to know more about one of the newest Wisconsin football commits in the four-star defensive back, how he's lit up the Ohio preps scene, and more
A deeper look at one of the newest Wisconsin commits for its 2023 class that includes why he decided to become a Badger, his shut down corner abilities and more.
The Wisconsin football program continues its momentum as the early signing period approaches with a commitment from the 2023 post-grad linebacker.
Several high school football coaches from Ohio spoke warmly about new Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, particularly in the way he and his staff approached recruiting.
The Badgers flipped a recruit who visited last weekend and originally committed to Cincinnati under new UW coach Luke Fickell.
Wisconsin's newest football coach stayed within state borders Friday to meet some high school coaches and recruits, and he left a favorable impression on many.
The State Journal confirmed a pair of key Cincinnati staffers involved in recruiting have joined Luke Fickell's Wisconsin football staff.
Here's how Luke Fickell went about building a winning program at Cincinnati, a Group of Five school that still reeled in four-star prospects and left a significant imprint in Ohio.
The Badgers locked in their 2023 football recruiting class on Wednesday. This interactive timeline shows who committed, decommitted and signed and when.
New Badgers QB Tanner Mordecai played against new coach Luke Fickell the past two seasons. Mordecai left an impression that led to Fickell recruiting him in the transfer portal.
Luke Fickell's first Badgers coaching staff is filled with assistants he's worked with in the past. But the group lacks in one area that concerns Fickell.
The Badgers already need to refill a key staff position as their passing game coordinator is reportedly leaving.
Colin Hitschler gave credit to his father for his early exposure to the coaching bug. Here's how he's adapting to the Badgers.
The Badgers football program won't look far to find a replacement on the coaching staff for Gino Guidugli, who is leaving for Notre Dame.
The Badgers created an energetic weekend for recruits and their families. Here is a look at what a visit entails.
Social media allowed Badgers fans to see how the Wisconsin staff greeted recruits last month during junior days. There was a rhyme and a reason for those energetic entrances.
New Badgers offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. explains why the Air Raid is the "best offense" he's coached and why it will help the Wisconsin offensive line.
When the NFL season ended, Greg Scruggs found himself in Madison the next day. Here's why he joined the Badgers.
Two Badgers football assistant coaches offered a look at how they go about trying to recruit linemen to Wisconsin.
Luke Fickell's recruiting aces developed a team and a game plan for the future. Here is how they adjusted to Madison and what is next.
Nate Letton has experienced change since arriving as a quality control coach. Here is how he hopes to build bonds in his newest role.
Two major Badgers sports programs have interest in this four-star standout from Minnesota.
The first of two roster updates this season included players leaving an impression, an eliminated position and a player who has left.
Luke Fickell's staff gets its first on-field opportunity to mold the Badgers program with 15 spring practices.
The Badgers pick up their first offensive line commit for the 2024 class, a four-star talent that will stay within state borders.
The South Dakota standout announced his intention to become a Badger on Sunday, the first 2024 commit for assistants Mike Tressel and Matt Mitchell that's projected to play defense.
The 2024 recruit had a plan to take more visits before committing to a program. That changed after his second visit to Madison in just over two months.
The Badgers' 2024 class has picked up steam in recent weeks. A projected linebacker from an in-state prep powerhouse is the latest to verbally commit to Wisconsin. Here's what we know.
A back injury derailed the Australian's chances at punting for a future Big Ten program. Now fully healthy, he's ready for the next opportunity with the Badgers.
The Badgers' new strength and conditioning coach has brought in new equipment and new philosophies, but bases it all on competition.
The Badgers' most recent inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame is taking time out of his job as an NFL executive to show support for the inclusive sport.
The Badgers' salary pool for assistant coaches is on track to surpass last season's total after five coaches' contracts were released Tuesday.
Former Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard gets to decide what's in the "best interest of his family" as part of a separation agreement. Here's what's included.
The Varsity Collective has operated in relative silence compared to some others in that space. But its executive director believes the group “has already begun to yield dividends.”
An up-and-coming running backs coach is getting his first Power Five job with the Badgers.
