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Luke Fickell adds another elite TE recruit to the 2026 Wisconsin recruiting class This is great news for the Badgers Luke Fickell is riding a hot streak in recruiting this week. He’s landed his second tight end for the 2026 recruiting class and his fifth player to the class in the last week. It all comes after an impressive recruiting weekend last week, with over 15+ recruits on campus. There has been a commitment wave since Saturday that Wisconsin is surfing, with even more projected commitments on the way. The latest commitment is from 3-star TE Jack Janda out of…
here does Wisconsin legend Jonathan Taylor fall in PFF’s 2025 NFL running back ranking? Mike Hall Badgers Wire Jonathan Taylor, a former Wisconsin Badger and current Indianapolis Colt, is ranked 14th among the top 32 running backs ahead of the 2025 NFL season by ProFootballFocus. Taylor’s ranking has dropped significantly from his No. 3 spot in the 2024 preseason, likely due to age and the emergence of new talent. Despite a lower PFF rushing grade in recent seasons, Taylor still produced 1,431 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024. Taylor is considered a well-rounded running back and a valuable asset…
Wisconsin Badgers news: 4 big commitments, Ole Miss robbery, HOF highlights Tuesday’s news roundup features a ton of recruiting updates and a little love for big Frank and JJ Watt. Since Friday, the news out of Wisconsin has been predominantly about recruiting for Wisconsin football. Head coach Luke Fickell and his team put together an impressive recruiting official visit weekend for 15+ recruits, and four of those 15 decided to give a firm commitment to Wisconsin. Here are links to all four of those commitments. Stories about all four Wisconsin recruiting commitments First, Arthur Scott, a big 3-star defensive lineman,…
Who Will Be Michigan State’s Closer Next Season? The Michigan State Spartans are going to need a cold-blooded closer to finish games and help this team to back-to-back Big Ten titles and a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament. Who will it be next season? The Michigan State Spartans are heading into the 2025-26 season with high expectations as they attempt to repeat as Big Ten champions and are eager for a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament to a Final Four and national championship appearance. To do so, they will need to close games out. With multiple new additions…
e athletic director J Batt says he’s leading a top-10 department in college sports Updated Jun. 4, 2025 4:19 p.m. GMT-4 SHARE FACEBOOKXREDDITLINK Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — J Batt said Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school’s next athletic director made it clear that the football program must lead the way to make his statement ring true. The Spartans have been shaky in recent years in the sport that pays the bills in college athletics, losing seven games last year in coach Jonathan Smith’s debut season. “It comes down to resources and…
MSU Target Cory House Recaps His Official Visit The Michigan State Spartans hosted one of their top targets this past weekend. Following his visit, Cory House spoke to Michigan State Spartans On SI. The Michigan State Spartans have been on an uphill climb in their 2026 recruiting class after gaining two more commitments despite getting a rough start to the class and have been hosting some of the better targets in the 2026 class. One of the targets who was on campus had the chance to enjoy his time while in East Lansing, which helped the Spartans out in his…
Andrew Billings faces the storm as Chicago Bears considers trading their defensive fortress before the season Billings: The Beacon of Chicago’s Defense In the challenging landscape of the National Football League, Andrew Billings stands as a formidable figure within the Chicago Bears’ defensive lineup. Known for his impressive physicality and unyielding presence on the field, Billings has been a cornerstone of the Bears’ defensive strategy. His sheer ability to disrupt opponents’ offensive lines has been pivotal in many hard-fought games. Yet, as the team approaches a new season, whispers of strategic trades have swirled around this defensive stalwart. Rationale Behind…
Notre Dame head coach already impressed by a former Wisconsin wide receiver Ben Kenney Badgers Wire Former Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling has transferred to Notre Dame and is already making a strong impression. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman praised Pauling’s intensity and intentionality in practice. Pauling had a productive two seasons at Wisconsin, totaling 1,244 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Former Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling appears to be making a significant impact at Notre Dame, just months after joining the program. When meeting with the local media last week, Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman highlighted Pauling’s…
Former Wisconsin Badger is honorable mention in ranking of Top 25 college football head coaches of 2000s The Athletic ranked the Top 25 college football head coaches of the 2000s, and a former leader of the Wisconsin Badgers made it as an honorable mention. The Wisconsin Badgers haven’t had any all-time greats at head coach since Barry Alvarez, but their consistent run over the last few decades deserves some amount of recognition. None of their coaches made it into The Athletic’s ranking of the Top 25 college football head coaches, but one of them earned a spot as an honorable…