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Linebacker U(W): Badger Linebackers enjoying major NFL success

Sure, T.J. Watt is a superstar, but did you know one former Wisconsin linebacker won the Super Bowl the past two years, and another is a top-10 tackler in the league? By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES Traditionally known for generating NFL running backs and backup quarterbacks, Badger football has produced a squad of successful professional linebackers in recent years. As we head into the 2024 … Continue reading Linebacker U(W): Badger Linebackers enjoying major NFL success

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Football, Recruiting

It’s been one week since the end of the season: How is Wisconsin football faring in the transfer portal?

The Badgers are losing a number of impact players, but Fickell and company are already reloading for a big 2024 campaign. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coming off the elation of beating Minnesota handily to take back Paul Bunyan’s Axe, Wisconsin Badger fans were knocked back down to Earth with the announcement that Chimere Dike and Skyler Bell would transfer … Continue reading It’s been one week since the end of the season: How is Wisconsin football faring in the transfer portal?

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ReliaQuest Bowl Preview: Here’s how Wisconsin beats No. 13 LSU after Tiger quarterback, last year’s Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels declares for NFL Draft

The Badgers need to neutralize the passing game as much as possible, and make LSU beat them on the ground. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The unranked Wisconsin Badgers should be counting their lucky stars this week, as they get set to face off against No. 13 LSU in the ReliaQuest (formerly known as the Outback) Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Badgers had a rough … Continue reading ReliaQuest Bowl Preview: Here’s how Wisconsin beats No. 13 LSU after Tiger quarterback, last year’s Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels declares for NFL Draft

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Football, Recruiting

What’s next for Wisconsin football after losing three top receivers

Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell and Keontez Lewis all entered the transfer portal Monday, leaving the Badgers without much pass-catching depth By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The Wisconsin Badgers football team had seven players immediately enter the transfer portal when it opened on December 4, including its most decorated receiver – Chimere Dike. But Dike, from Waukesha, wasn’t the only pass catcher who fled Madison, as he … Continue reading What’s next for Wisconsin football after losing three top receivers

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Football

How the Wisconsin Badgers beat Ohio State on Saturday

It’s all about the defensive backs and running backs for Wisconsin against the No. 3 team in the country. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES It’s no secret the Badgers are big underdogs against No. 3 Ohio State this weekend. It’s been several years since they weren’t. But that doesn’t mean an upset can’t happen – and college football has been known to give us one from … Continue reading How the Wisconsin Badgers beat Ohio State on Saturday

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How much key Wisconsin Badger players are charging for NIL deals

The prices start reasonably for NIL deals, but autographs will cost you a pretty penny By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES With NIL now in full swing across college athletics, the Wisconsin Badgers post the prices for a variety of services student athletes offer through their opendorse portal. Prices listed include Cameo-style shoutouts, autographs, personal appearances, social media posts and a category labeled “pitch anything.” The portal … Continue reading How much key Wisconsin Badger players are charging for NIL deals

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Football

The good, bad and ugly from Wisconsin’s win over Rutgers

The Badgers defense and rushing game showed out against the Scarlet Knights, but offensive inconsistency is still a problem. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-2) today 24-13 on homecoming day in Madison, handing a Big Ten rival their second loss of the season.  Here are some quick reactions after the game. The Good The rushing attack was … Continue reading The good, bad and ugly from Wisconsin’s win over Rutgers

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Former Badger's quarterback Deacon Hill scrambling in a game against New Mexico State. Photo by Tom Lynn/Wisconsin Athletic Communications
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Former UW quarterback set to face off against new-look Badgers

Deacon Hill will play his old team in Madison on Saturday, less than a year after his transfer. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Former Wisconsin Badger quarterback Deacon Hill will get a shot at his old team next week, after an injury to Iowa starting QB Cade McNamara will see him sidelined for the foreseeable future. Hill was a 4-star prospect out of high school … Continue reading Former UW quarterback set to face off against new-look Badgers

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Football

Who will step up for the Badgers after Mellusi goes down?

Redshirt Sophomore RB Jackson Acker is probably next in line to receive carries, but would it make more sense to just go all-in on Air Raid now? By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Luke Fickell must have listened to me last week, because the Wisconsin Badgers ran the ball more than they threw en route to a 38-17 rout of Purdue. Despite the big win – Wisconsin’s … Continue reading Who will step up for the Badgers after Mellusi goes down?

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