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Malachi Coleman once struggled to see his worth. Now he's helping foster kids discover theirs Malachi Coleman’s journey from homelessness to Wisconsin football shaped a mission that reaches far beyond what he does on Saturdays.
Inside Wisconsin football's first-down passing success: What our film review uncovered Colton Joseph is on pace to break a Russell Wilson record. But our film analysis reveals another reason Wisconsin's offense has taken a step forward.
Badgers Anniversaries: Brooks Bollinger led Wisconsin football to unlikely win at Ohio State Wisconsin trailed Ohio State 17-0 in 2001. Twenty-five years later, we're looking back at how Brooks Bollinger and the Badgers pulled off a st…
Luke Fickell's Wisconsin football rebuild has become a family affair Luke Fickell has more than his coaching career riding on Wisconsin's turnaround. With three sons now part of the Badgers program, the stakes h…
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell's news conference ahead of No. 12 UCLA The Badgers face No. 12 UCLA on Saturday. Here's what Luke Fickell had to say ahead of the matchup.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell's news conference BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the biggest news from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell's meeting with reporters ahead of …
Polzin: ‘The Wisconsin Badgers in the playoffs?’ Badgers football dares to dream big The Badgers aren't afraid to say it: They're thinking College Football Playoff. The next step for Mason Posa and Co. is to prove they belong.
5 keys for Wisconsin football game at No. 12 UCLA The Badgers defense was ready for Michigan State to use more than one quarterback. Similar preparation could be key against the Bruins.
