Editor's Pick How Wisconsin football's new defensive front 7 shapes up Colten Bartholomew Aug 23, 2024 Aug 23, 2024 Updated Mar 1, 2025 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is breaking down the University of Wisconsin football team heading into the season.kAmp7E6C H2E49:?8 6249 @7 E96 q2586CD’ EC2:?:?8 42>A AC24E:46D @A6? E@ C6A@CE6CD 2?5 DA62<:?8 E@ A=2J6CD 2?5 4@2496D[ 96 2?2=JK65 DEC6?8E9D 2?5 H62<?6DD6D @7 6249 A=2J6C 6IA64E65 E@ 36 @? E96 EH@\566A 56AE9 492CE E@ @A6? E96 D62D@?]k^AmkAm%@52J’D A@D:E:@? 8C@FA :D E96 5676?D:G6 7C@?E D6G6?[ =@@<:?8 2E E96 DFCAC:D:?8=J 566A 5676?D:G6 =:?6 2?5 2 C6G2>A65 DH2E9 @7 =:?6324<6CD]k^Am k9amstut}$x't %prz{tk^9am Nose tackle Curt Neal participates in a drill during Wisconsin football's fall camp at UW-Platteville. 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Why Tyler Van Dyke edged out Braedyn Locke as Wisconsin football starting quarterback A breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses of the Badgers' top two quarterbacks entering the football season.
What's happening to personalized bricks bought by Wisconsin fans? Construction of Wisconsin's new indoor practice facility near Camp Randall Stadium will leave personalized bricks purchased since 1993 without a home.
From 'scapegoat' to injuries, quarterback hopes last act is reviving Wisconsin football What drives Tyler Van Dyke was instilled by his family. A tumultuous stint put his passion through the ringer, but he's embraced the Badgers.
Polzin: The meaning behind a motto that has Wisconsin football on the hunt Luke Fickell thought the players at the top of the Badgers' food chain in 2023 got too comfortable. He vowed to change that heading into his s…
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 14th training camp practice A player who changed positions is making plays, another returning from injury is providing a boost, and more from Badgers training camp.
Meet Wisconsin football's training camp stars in 2024 The Badgers launched Year 2 of the Luke Fickell era. Each day we'll break down an offensive and defensive star from practice.
Polzin: Competition, frustration, belief result of Wisconsin quarterback 'competition' It seemed like a clear-cut decision for the Badgers to name a starting quarterback and only a charade of a competition.
3 things to know about Wisconsin women's soccer The Badgers are back following an NCAA Tournament appearance and run to the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Here's what to know about th…
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 13th training camp practice A senior lineman is starting to peak, a veteran running back's healthy, the tight ends' roles are expanding and more from Wednesday's practice.
Why Wisconsin football chose its starting quarterback Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo announced after practice Wednesday who would be leading Wisconsin's offense after an offseason battle.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's scrimmage as training camp transitions The Badgers' 16th training camp practice featured a lengthy scrimmage that was controlled by the defense.
Third-year starter's injury to test Wisconsin football's depth. Here's what we know. A player coming off his best season and expected to be a linchpin on the defensive line will miss time.
New Wisconsin assistant has been around the football world to end up miles from his hometown Badgers assistant special teams coordinator Eric Raisbeck has coached in six states and three countries, but couldn't be happier to be home at…
10 things to know about Wisconsin football's season opener against Western Michigan From changes at Camp Randall Stadium to a new QB leading the Badgers offense, here are 10 things to know.