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Photos: Look inside Wisconsin's new Kellner Family Athletic Center A collection of photos from a recent tour of Wisconsin's new indoor practice facility, named the Kellner Family Athletic Center.
5 players who can raise the ceiling of Wisconsin football's defense Five key Wisconsin football defenders who could transform the Badgers defense into one of the Big Ten’s best in 2026.
Badgers Anniversaries: The debut of a legend happened 30 years ago Running back Ron Dayne debuted 30 years ago this week to kick off a historic career. Here's a look back at the day it happened.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin players talking Lambeau Field, Notre Dame University of Wisconsin football players spoke to reporters after practice Tuesday ahead of the team's season opener against Notre Dame. Badge…
5 players who can raise the ceiling of Wisconsin football's offense Five key Wisconsin football players who could revive the Badgers offense and fuel a 2026 postseason return.
Unpacking the history between Wisconsin's Luke Fickell, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman put a decades-long relationship aside as their teams meet in a high-…
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell's news conference Badgers coach Luke Fickell spoke ahead of Wisconsin's season opener against Notre Dame. BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings yo…
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How new NCAA rules will affect Wisconsin Badgers football Proposed NCAA football calendar changes would start seasons earlier, expand offseason practices, alter training camp and shorten the transfer …
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