COLLEGE ATHLETICS College football 'visionary,' Wisconsin alum Chuck Neinas dies at 93 Colten Bartholomew Dec 16, 2025 Dec 16, 2025 Updated Dec 23, 2025 × Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh discusses the new class of Hall of Fame members in May 2025. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Chuck Neinas, a longtime administrator in college athletics who was also a Wisconsin native and University of Wisconsin graduate, died Tuesday at 93.kAm}6:?2D H2D >@DE <?@H? 7@C 9:D E:>6 2D 2 4@>>:DD:@?6C @7 E96 E96?\q:8 t:89E r@?76C6?46 2?5 7@C E96 H@C< 96 AFE :? E@ 492?86 9@H 72?D 2446DD65 >2;@C 4@==686 7@@E32== @? 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Chris McIntosh unveils the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh discusses the new class of Hall of Fame members in May 2025.
Photos: 2025 Wisconsin Badgers Football in Photos Take a look back at the 2025 Wisconsin Badgers football season through the lenses of Wisconsin State Journal photographers.
Wisconsin football transfer portal tracker: Who's in and who's out for the Badgers A tracker of the latest transfer portal additions and losses for the Badgers football team.
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.
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.…
Starting defensive back leaving Wisconsin for transfer portal An expected decision from a veteran defender became known Tuesday. Wisconsin now turns attention to rebuilding its secondary.
Former Wisconsin football teammates reflect on troubled 'entertainer' Bill Ferrario, who died at 47 Former Badgers left guard's death this week had his teammates and coach reminiscing on good memories and more.
Wisconsin, AD McIntosh show 'willingness to invest' with new-look NIL entity Badger Athlete Partners is designed to facilitate name, image and likeness deals from start to finish, and increase the number of NIL opportun…
The origins of UW-River Falls' 'Top Gun' offense, the scheme breaking D-III football The Falcons are in the D-III semifinals for the first time in program history on the back of an innovative offense that takes chances others won't.
Wisconsin football's new offensive line coach: 'It's not that far off' Eric Mateos spoke Thursday about his decision to join the Badgers, why he can right the ship for the O-line and more.
What are Wisconsin football's biggest needs in the transfer portal The Badgers have a number of holes to fill via transfers this cycle. Here's where the priorities should be.
Wisconsin football losing talented freshman WR to transfer portal The latest Badgers receiver to leave for the transfer portal leaves the position group with two returning scholarship players.
Wisconsin football commitment an opportunity Reedsburg senior standout 'couldn't pass up' The Beavers' two-way all-state selection made his childhood dream a reality after bursting onto the Division I recruiting scene late in the process.
