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The Badgers have had to run a few versions of the offense that coordinator Jeff Grimes intended. He spoke exclusively with BadgerExtra about the challenges his unit has faced.
Wisconsin OC Jeff Grimes describes adjusting offense amid injuries, struggles
The Badgers have had to run a few versions of the offense that coordinator Jeff Grimes intended. He spoke exclusively with BadgerExtra about the challenges his unit has faced.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Badgers have had to run a few versions of the offense that coordinator Jeff Grimes intended. He spoke exclusively with BadgerExtra about the challenges his unit has faced.
Who could have imagined asking this question two years ago: Can the Badgers catch Indiana on and off the field?
Polzin: Remember when Indiana football stunk? How Cignetti raised the bar for Fickell, Wisconsin
Who could have imagined asking this question two years ago: Can the Badgers catch Indiana on and off the field?
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November 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Who could have imagined asking this question two years ago: Can the Badgers catch Indiana on and off the field?
A look inside how Kristen Simon won a battle between two highly touted recruits to be the Badgers' starting libero.
Chasing digs powers this Wisconsin volleyball freshman. The spotlight can shine elsewhere
A look inside how Kristen Simon won a battle between two highly touted recruits to be the Badgers' starting libero.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
A look inside how Kristen Simon won a battle between two highly touted recruits to be the Badgers' starting libero.
The Badgers have lost their last two games against the Hoosiers after winning 10 consecutive. How can Wisconsin hope to flip the trend?
5 keys for Wisconsin football game at No. 2 Indiana
The Badgers have lost their last two games against the Hoosiers after winning 10 consecutive. How can Wisconsin hope to flip the trend?
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November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The Badgers have lost their last two games against the Hoosiers after winning 10 consecutive. How can Wisconsin hope to flip the trend?
The Badgers offense has been a work in progress. That progress needs to take another step this week.
X-factor in Wisconsin football's game at No. 2 Indiana
The Badgers offense has been a work in progress. That progress needs to take another step this week.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Badgers offense has been a work in progress. That progress needs to take another step this week.
Freshman Carter Smith scored the lone touchdown in the Badgers' win over Washington. He was raised by someone who taught him about dealing with expectations and applied the lessons in Madison.
How Wisconsin QB Carter Smith learned from a minor-league pitcher at home, months on the scout team
Freshman Carter Smith scored the lone touchdown in the Badgers' win over Washington. He was raised by someone who taught him about dealing with expectations and applied the lessons in Madison.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Freshman Carter Smith scored the lone touchdown in the Badgers' win over Washington. He was raised by someone who taught him about dealing with expectations and applied the lessons in Madison.
The Badgers' wealth of individual offensive basketball talent has made some players' looks inconsistent in the first three games of the season. But does that matter?
How much offense is there to go around for Wisconsin men's basketball?
The Badgers' wealth of individual offensive basketball talent has made some players' looks inconsistent in the first three games of the season. But does that matter?
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November 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Badgers' wealth of individual offensive basketball talent has made some players' looks inconsistent in the first three games of the season. But does that matter?
Kyrah Daniels scored 21 points to lead Wisconsin to a nonconference victory on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out from the win.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin women's basketball's 90-78 win over Bowling Green
Kyrah Daniels scored 21 points to lead Wisconsin to a nonconference victory on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out from the win.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Kyrah Daniels scored 21 points to lead Wisconsin to a nonconference victory on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out from the win.
The Badgers signed four players Wednesday on signing day. Here's why coach Kelly Sheffield thinks it can be a "really big-time class."
Wisconsin volleyball assembles elite 2026 recruiting class
The Badgers signed four players Wednesday on signing day. Here's why coach Kelly Sheffield thinks it can be a "really big-time class."
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November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The Badgers signed four players Wednesday on signing day. Here's why coach Kelly Sheffield thinks it can be a "really big-time class."
A recruit with a deep connection to the Badgers football program became to first to pledge to Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing first 2027 recruit
A recruit with a deep connection to the Badgers football program became to first to pledge to Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A recruit with a deep connection to the Badgers football program became to first to pledge to Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class.
Wisconsin and Indiana seem miles apart on the football field. But the Hoosiers' recent run of success has been propelled by former Badgers.
How multiple Wisconsin football ties have aided Indiana's ascent
Wisconsin and Indiana seem miles apart on the football field. But the Hoosiers' recent run of success has been propelled by former Badgers.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Wisconsin and Indiana seem miles apart on the football field. But the Hoosiers' recent run of success has been propelled by former Badgers.
The junior has two double-doubles through three games, and the Badgers still think he can provide more.
Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer's aggression leads to 2nd double-double in 3 games
The junior has two double-doubles through three games, and the Badgers still think he can provide more.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The junior has two double-doubles through three games, and the Badgers still think he can provide more.
Three Badgers starters are looking to extend their college careers through a lawsuit aimed at NCAA eligibility rules.
3 Wisconsin football players in group challenging NCAA rules in federal court
Three Badgers starters are looking to extend their college careers through a lawsuit aimed at NCAA eligibility rules.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Three Badgers starters are looking to extend their college careers through a lawsuit aimed at NCAA eligibility rules.
The good outweighed the bad by a wide margin for the Badgers as they claimed their third straight victory to open the season. Here’s what stood out from the win.
3 things that stood out as Wisconsin men's basketball crushes Ball State
The good outweighed the bad by a wide margin for the Badgers as they claimed their third straight victory to open the season. Here’s what stood out from the win.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The good outweighed the bad by a wide margin for the Badgers as they claimed their third straight victory to open the season. Here’s what stood out from the win.
The Badgers added their second running back of the 2026 class, flipping a speedy rusher who was committed to FIU. Here's what to know.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football flipping a 3-star running back
The Badgers added their second running back of the 2026 class, flipping a speedy rusher who was committed to FIU. Here's what to know.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Badgers added their second running back of the 2026 class, flipping a speedy rusher who was committed to FIU. Here's what to know.
Football teams get police escorts around Madison on game days. When they want more than that, one department says no.
Why a Wisconsin police department says no to some football team vehicle escort requests
Football teams get police escorts around Madison on game days. When they want more than that, one department says no.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Football teams get police escorts around Madison on game days. When they want more than that, one department says no.
Dousman native and former Badgers star Brianna Decker remembered her years at Wisconsin as "transformative" during her Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech.
Wisconsin's Brianna Decker takes her place in Hockey Hall of Fame
Dousman native and former Badgers star Brianna Decker remembered her years at Wisconsin as "transformative" during her Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Dousman native and former Badgers star Brianna Decker remembered her years at Wisconsin as "transformative" during her Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech.
The Badgers rebounded from their first loss of the season with a dominant victory over the Panthers. Here are three things that stood out.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's basketball's win over UW-Milwaukee
The Badgers rebounded from their first loss of the season with a dominant victory over the Panthers. Here are three things that stood out.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The Badgers rebounded from their first loss of the season with a dominant victory over the Panthers. Here are three things that stood out.
The Badgers will host in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what to know about their first opponent.
Wisconsin women's soccer punches ticket to NCAA Tournament
The Badgers will host in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what to know about their first opponent.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Badgers will host in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what to know about their first opponent.
Two linebackers' performances in the Badgers' win over Washington earned conference recognition.
Wisconsin football's star freshmen earn Big Ten honors
Two linebackers' performances in the Badgers' win over Washington earned conference recognition.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Two linebackers' performances in the Badgers' win over Washington earned conference recognition.
The Badgers will play against perhaps the best opposing offense they've seen this year in the Hoosiers. Here's what Wisconsin is planning and more from Monday's press conference.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell before facing No. 2 Indiana
The Badgers will play against perhaps the best opposing offense they've seen this year in the Hoosiers. Here's what Wisconsin is planning and more from Monday's press conference.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Badgers will play against perhaps the best opposing offense they've seen this year in the Hoosiers. Here's what Wisconsin is planning and more from Monday's press conference.
The Badgers didn't move in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings after an undefeated first week of the regular season. Here's where they're slotted.
Wisconsin men's basketball stays steady in AP rankings
The Badgers didn't move in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings after an undefeated first week of the regular season. Here's where they're slotted.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Badgers didn't move in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings after an undefeated first week of the regular season. Here's where they're slotted.
The Badgers' series split at No. 2 Michigan improved their standing in the national rankings. Here's how things stand.
Wisconsin men's hockey team continues climb in top 10 of national rankings
The Badgers' series split at No. 2 Michigan improved their standing in the national rankings. Here's how things stand.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Badgers' series split at No. 2 Michigan improved their standing in the national rankings. Here's how things stand.
A true freshman hasn't started at quarterback for the Badgers since 1991. That player, Jay Macias, is hoping that streak ends soon.
Polzin: Why this former Wisconsin football quarterback can relate to Carter Smith's growing pains
A true freshman hasn't started at quarterback for the Badgers since 1991. That player, Jay Macias, is hoping that streak ends soon.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A true freshman hasn't started at quarterback for the Badgers since 1991. That player, Jay Macias, is hoping that streak ends soon.
Washington's truck traveled around 3,800 miles round trip for its game against the Badgers. Here's how drivers keep things moving.
In expanded Big Ten, football trucks carry team supplies the extra miles
Washington's truck traveled around 3,800 miles round trip for its game against the Badgers. Here's how drivers keep things moving.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Washington's truck traveled around 3,800 miles round trip for its game against the Badgers. Here's how drivers keep things moving.