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After a disappointing 2025 season, head coach Bill Belichick is reshaping the North Carolina Tar Heels with strategic transfers and a focus on player development, aiming to compete in the middle tier of the ACC and restore momentum.
EA Sports has released player ratings for Wisconsin’s football team in College Football 27, highlighting both standout athletes and puzzling gaps that could shape the Badgers’ season.
EA Sports has released individual player ratings for the 2026 version of College Football 27, highlighting a lack of elite talent among the Wisconsin Badgers while pointing out several undervalued standouts.
Two highly-rated high school guards commit to Wisconsin, offering a chance to reshape the Badgers' backcourt and reduce dependence on the transfer portal.
A look at Lanee Potter’s statistical surge, key performances, and the broader impact of her contributions to Wisconsin’s program and the U.S. national team.
The Badgers endured a bruising 2025 campaign, but the upcoming slate appears more forgiving. Still, the author warns that appearances can be deceiving, especially when scheduling lower‑division opponents.
The United States Hockey League announced its full schedule for the 2026‑27 season, celebrating 25 years of competition with a demanding roster of games, the debut of state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Chicago and Madison, and two major showcase events that will highlight top youth talent across North America.
The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball program, led by head coach T.J. Otzelberger, has achieved a five-year streak of NCAA tournament appearances and three Sweet 16 runs. A newly ranked No. 1 recruiting class featuring three four-star prospects signals a new era of ambition in Ames.
A look at how time of possession, turnover margin and yards after catch are driving the Hawkeyes’ strategy heading into the next season.
The NCAA is considering a new eligibility framework that would limit student‑athletes to five years of competition, a change that could reshape roster planning, legal challenges, and the development pipeline for programs like Wisconsin men's hockey.
The Big Ten has released the competitive windows for Wisconsin's upcoming hockey season, outlining a slate of games that will test the Badgers against top conference rivals and aim to extend their recent championship momentum.
The Kaukauna High School baseball team captured its first Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 1 title in more than six decades, beating Madison Memorial 11‑5 in a rain‑delayed finale at Fox Cities Stadium.
Michigan State has released its 2026‑27 Big Ten hockey schedule, highlighting a challenging opening stretch, key matchups against Michigan and Ohio State, and a push toward a fourth straight regular‑season crown and the program’s first Frozen Four since 2008.
A look at the roster changes, key statistical contributors and the defensive hurdles facing the Badgers as they prepare for the 2026‑27 season.
The Badgers will begin their conference campaign with a three‑game series versus Notre Dame in late October, followed by home games against Ohio State and Penn State before the holidays. The second half of the season brings matchups against Michigan State, Minnesota, and Michigan, culminating in a March 4‑5 finale.
Wisconsin’s football program seeks a turnaround after a 4‑8 2025 campaign, with new quarterback Colton Joseph and linebacker Mason Posa poised to make an impact.
With his contract ending, Josh Berry is weighing options that could shape his 2027 season, from Front Row Motorsports to JR Motorsports.
Korz Loken, a four-star tight end commit for the University of Wisconsin’s 2027 class, attended the Badgers’ last summer camp, working directly with position coach Nate Letton and expressing excitement about competing alongside 175 high school standouts.
The Badgers' latest recruiting class features two Australian prospects ranked among the Big Ten's top incoming international players, sparking high expectations from coaches and fans alike.
Illinois coach Bret Bielema has secured a commitment from three-star quarterback Sladen Shack, a Mississippi prospect, for the 2027 class, sparking early optimism for the Fighting Illini.
Jack Thelen’s verbal commitment signals a strategic push by Wisconsin to fortify its frontcourt, pairing size with the already‑secured guard Jalen Brown, and leaving the door open for a potential fifth‑year star.
The Auburn Tigers enter the 2026‑27 campaign with modest expectations, but a blend of returning standouts, impactful transfers and a demanding early schedule offers a realistic path to surprise the basketball world.
Jalen Brown becomes the first top‑100 Wisconsin recruit to commit to the Badgers since 2015, sparking a new recruiting push
The Badgers announced the hiring of Nick Peruzzi as an assistant coach, bringing a blend of college and junior experience to the program.