
Badgers Chase Top‑25 Return After Three‑Year Absence
After missing the AP Top 25 for three straight seasons, the Wisconsin Badgers are banking on a marquee win over Notre Dame and a demanding schedule to relaunch their national relevance.
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After missing the AP Top 25 for three straight seasons, the Wisconsin Badgers are banking on a marquee win over Notre Dame and a demanding schedule to relaunch their national relevance.

Kentucky’s Nick Mingione and a generation of coaches are reshaping offensive strategy around hit‑by‑pitches, a trend reflected in rising national rates and record‑setting performances.

Nebraska’s softball squad clinched a Super Regional berth, while the baseball team secured a top seed, and other marquee events — including a $9 million charity lunch — added to the buzz.

Elliot Cadeau is set to return for the 2026‑27 season, bringing experience and shooting prowess, while Michigan navigates injuries, transfers, and uncertain futures for several key players.

The upcoming season features home matchups against Iowa, Michigan State, UCLA and other tournament qualifiers, while the road schedule tests Nebraska with games at Illinois, Purdue and West Coast venues