Jake Maier
@jakejmaier.bsky.social
Editor/writer covering the Wisconsin Badgers. Football, basketball, and recruiting coverage for Athlon Sports and BadgerNotes.com
Husband, cat dad, music nerd, vinyl collector, Packers & Bucks fan
Husband, cat dad, music nerd, vinyl collector, Packers & Bucks fan
Wisconsin QB Braedyn Locke has entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.
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Story: athlonsports.com/college/wisc... #Badgers
Wisconsin Football QB Braedyn Locke Enters the Transfer Portal
The Badgers 2024 signal caller is on the move.
athlonsports.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Wisconsin QB Braedyn Locke has entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.
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Story: athlonsports.com/college/wisc... #Badgers
Wisconsin will host Western Michigan DL Corey Walker on an official visit this weekend.
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Story: athlonsports.com/college/wisc... #Badgers
Wisconsin Football to Host Western Michigan Transfer on Official Visit
The Badgers will have a transfer visitor on campus this weekend.
athlonsports.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Wisconsin will host Western Michigan DL Corey Walker on an official visit this weekend.
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Story: athlonsports.com/college/wisc... #Badgers
ESPN’s Pete Thamel announced Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke will enter the transfer portal
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Story via Athlon: athlonsports.com/college/wisc... #Badgers
Wisconsin Football Loses Senior QB to the Transfer Portal
The Badgers will be portal shopping for a quarterback once again.
athlonsports.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:03 PM
ESPN’s Pete Thamel announced Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke will enter the transfer portal
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Story via Athlon: athlonsports.com/college/wisc... #Badgers
Wisconsin has now lost all six of its defensive backs from the 2023 recruiting class to the transfer portal.
Braedyn Moore
Jace Arnold
Amare Snowden
Jonas Duclona
Justin Taylor
AJ Tisdell (transferred in 2023)
#Badgers
Braedyn Moore
Jace Arnold
Amare Snowden
Jonas Duclona
Justin Taylor
AJ Tisdell (transferred in 2023)
#Badgers
December 4, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Wisconsin has now lost all six of its defensive backs from the 2023 recruiting class to the transfer portal.
Braedyn Moore
Jace Arnold
Amare Snowden
Jonas Duclona
Justin Taylor
AJ Tisdell (transferred in 2023)
#Badgers
Braedyn Moore
Jace Arnold
Amare Snowden
Jonas Duclona
Justin Taylor
AJ Tisdell (transferred in 2023)
#Badgers
I fear Doc Rivers might be cooking with gas
November 27, 2024 at 12:41 AM
I fear Doc Rivers might be cooking with gas
Wisconsin cracked the top 8 for 4⭐️ OL Leo Delaney
The North Carolina native is ranked as the No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class #Badgers
The North Carolina native is ranked as the No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class #Badgers
November 25, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Wisconsin cracked the top 8 for 4⭐️ OL Leo Delaney
The North Carolina native is ranked as the No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class #Badgers
The North Carolina native is ranked as the No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class #Badgers
4⭐️ QB Carter Smith has committed to Wisconsin
Smith is now the #Badgers highest-rated commit in 2025 class. A big pickup with signing day just around the corner.
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Smith is now the #Badgers highest-rated commit in 2025 class. A big pickup with signing day just around the corner.
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Wisconsin Football Lands Commitment from 4-Star QB Carter Smith
The Badgers picked up a big commitment in the 2025 cycle in former Michigan four-star QB Carter Smith
athlonsports.com
November 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM
4⭐️ QB Carter Smith has committed to Wisconsin
Smith is now the #Badgers highest-rated commit in 2025 class. A big pickup with signing day just around the corner.
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Smith is now the #Badgers highest-rated commit in 2025 class. A big pickup with signing day just around the corner.
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Athlon story on Wisconsin redshirt freshman QB Cole LaCrue entering the transfer portal
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STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Wisconsin Football Redshirt Freshman QB Announces Intent to Transfer
The Badgers quarterback depth just got a little bit more thin.
athlonsports.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Athlon story on Wisconsin redshirt freshman QB Cole LaCrue entering the transfer portal
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STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
4⭐️ DL Jaylen Williams has flipped his commitment from Michigan to Wisconsin
A big get for the #Badgers just two weeks out from signing day
A big get for the #Badgers just two weeks out from signing day
November 21, 2024 at 5:08 AM
4⭐️ DL Jaylen Williams has flipped his commitment from Michigan to Wisconsin
A big get for the #Badgers just two weeks out from signing day
A big get for the #Badgers just two weeks out from signing day
Here are my grades for Wisconsin’s offense, defense, and special teams from the 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon
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STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Report Card for Wisconsin's 16-13 Loss to No. 1 Oregon
Grading Wisconsin's offense, defense, and special teams from the 16-13 loss to the No. 1 Oregon Ducks
athlonsports.com
November 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Here are my grades for Wisconsin’s offense, defense, and special teams from the 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon
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STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
I have spent the last hour scrolling through TikTok watching Bears fans reaction to the blocked kick. I can’t believe this content is free
November 18, 2024 at 2:17 AM
I have spent the last hour scrolling through TikTok watching Bears fans reaction to the blocked kick. I can’t believe this content is free
Athlon story on Wisconsin firing Phil Longo as offensive coordinator
📝 by Dillon Graff: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
📝 by Dillon Graff: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Wisconsin Football Makes Final Call on Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo
The Badgers are shaking things up on the offense.
athlonsports.com
November 17, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Athlon story on Wisconsin firing Phil Longo as offensive coordinator
📝 by Dillon Graff: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
📝 by Dillon Graff: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Wisconsin is set to host a HUGE slate of visitors this weekend for the primetime clash with No. 1 Oregon.
Full visitor list here: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Full visitor list here: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Wisconsin Football Visitor Preview for Clash with No. 1 Oregon
The Badgers will have a loaded visitor list this weekend for the primetime matchup vs. the top-ranked Oregon Ducks.
athlonsports.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Wisconsin is set to host a HUGE slate of visitors this weekend for the primetime clash with No. 1 Oregon.
Full visitor list here: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Full visitor list here: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Giannis with 22 points in the first quarter and he’s the only Buck to make a basket so far. This dude is unbelievable.
November 14, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Giannis with 22 points in the first quarter and he’s the only Buck to make a basket so far. This dude is unbelievable.
Reposted by Jake Maier
In his weekly presser, #Badgers head coach Greg Gard discusses
- Bo Ryan's return to the Kohl Center
- Matching up with the size and paint presence of Arizona's roster
- the evolution of offense in #cbb
- More ⤵️
- Bo Ryan's return to the Kohl Center
- Matching up with the size and paint presence of Arizona's roster
- the evolution of offense in #cbb
- More ⤵️
WATCH: Greg Gard Previews Wisconsin Badgers vs. Arizona Wildcats
Wisconsin Badgers basketball head coach Greg Gard discusses his team's progress and marquee non-conference matchup
athlonsports.com
November 13, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Trying another new beer tonight. 3 Sheeps can not miss
November 12, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Trying another new beer tonight. 3 Sheeps can not miss
Alright it’s been too many days on here without posting any pictures of Roo, so here’s a few
November 12, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Alright it’s been too many days on here without posting any pictures of Roo, so here’s a few
Wisconsin cracked the top nine for 4⭐️ IOL Ben Nichols yesterday, and the Michigan native is set to make a visit this weekend for the matchup vs. Oregon
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
Wisconsin Football Makes Top Nine, Sets Visit with Top-250 IOL
The Badgers made the top nine schools for a top interior lineman in the 2026 class, who is set to visit this weekend for the clash vs. No. 1 Oregon
athlonsports.com
November 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Wisconsin cracked the top nine for 4⭐️ IOL Ben Nichols yesterday, and the Michigan native is set to make a visit this weekend for the matchup vs. Oregon
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-... #Badgers
BadgerNotes story on Wisconsin staff member Jack Del Rio resigning after being cited for an OWI
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📝 by Dillon Graff: open.substack.com/pub/badgerno... #Badgers
Badgers Senior Advisor Jack Del Rio arrested for OWI, resigns
Wisconsin Senior Advisor Jack Del Rio has resigned from his position with the Badgers following an arrest for operating while intoxicated.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM
BadgerNotes story on Wisconsin staff member Jack Del Rio resigning after being cited for an OWI
📝 by Dillon Graff: open.substack.com/pub/badgerno... #Badgers
📝 by Dillon Graff: open.substack.com/pub/badgerno... #Badgers
Wisconsin has made the top nine for 4⭐️ IOL Ben Nichols
The Michigan native is a top-250 prospect and the No. 15 interior lineman in the 2026 class per the composite.
#Badgers
The Michigan native is a top-250 prospect and the No. 15 interior lineman in the 2026 class per the composite.
#Badgers
November 11, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Wisconsin has made the top nine for 4⭐️ IOL Ben Nichols
The Michigan native is a top-250 prospect and the No. 15 interior lineman in the 2026 class per the composite.
#Badgers
The Michigan native is a top-250 prospect and the No. 15 interior lineman in the 2026 class per the composite.
#Badgers
Wisconsin is eyeing another flip
The #Badgers are set to host a current Big Ten commit this weekend during the primetime matchup vs. No. 1 Oregon
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
The #Badgers are set to host a current Big Ten commit this weekend during the primetime matchup vs. No. 1 Oregon
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Wisconsin Football Eyeing Another Flip, Sets Visit with Big Ten Commit
The Badgers are looking to fill a hole after a pair of de-commitments in the 2025 class, and a current Michigan commit could be on flip watch with a visit coming up this weekend.
athlonsports.com
November 11, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Wisconsin is eyeing another flip
The #Badgers are set to host a current Big Ten commit this weekend during the primetime matchup vs. No. 1 Oregon
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
The #Badgers are set to host a current Big Ten commit this weekend during the primetime matchup vs. No. 1 Oregon
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Got some new additions to the vinyl collection this weekend
A few of these have been on my list for a while, so I was stoked to get them
A few of these have been on my list for a while, so I was stoked to get them
November 11, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Got some new additions to the vinyl collection this weekend
A few of these have been on my list for a while, so I was stoked to get them
A few of these have been on my list for a while, so I was stoked to get them
Reposted by Jake Maier
"On the defensive end, it finally started to click," said #Badgers head coach Greg Gard. "We finally started to put some things together like we have been talking about and we had shown in flashes, but not consistently over a stretch of time."
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Wisconsin Basketball Plays Through Paint to Top App State Mountaineers
Wisconsin basketball displayed frontcourt depth and dominance in its win Sunday.
athlonsports.com
November 10, 2024 at 8:58 PM
"On the defensive end, it finally started to click," said #Badgers head coach Greg Gard. "We finally started to put some things together like we have been talking about and we had shown in flashes, but not consistently over a stretch of time."
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
STORY: athlonsports.com/college/all-...
Trying something new tonight. Absolutely delicious.
November 11, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Trying something new tonight. Absolutely delicious.