Badgers Face No. 4 Notre Dame in High‑Stakes Season Opener
The Badgers open 2026 with a transfer‑laden roster against a Notre Dame team riding a wave of optimism, featuring former Wisconsin coaches and top in‑state recruits.
Sep 8, 2026
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Wisconsin Badgers’ Coach Luke Fickell Faces Growing Pressure After Notre Dame Defeat
Wisconsin’s 2026 season opener ended in a 41-13 loss to Notre Dame, leaving coach Luke Fickell with a 17-22 record and a contract that could cost the university over $21 million if he is dismissed without cause.
Sep 7, 2026
College Football Week 1 Schedule Packed with High‑Profile Matchups
The opening weekend of the 2025 college football season features three top‑ranked programs, an early Apple Cup rivalry and multiple prime‑time games, all available across TV and streaming platforms.
Sep 6, 2026
Wayne ‘Knobby’ Kelliher, Legendary Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 92
Wayne 'Knobby' Kelliher, who coached football and baseball at Madison East High School for 26 years and later became a beloved radio analyst, passed away at 92. His legacy includes three Big Eight titles, hall‑of‑fame inductions, and a lasting impact on players and broadcasters alike.
Aug 28, 2026
Hilary Knight Joins PWHL Detroit, Aiming for Walter Cup Glory
Five‑time Olympic medalist Hilary Knight signs a record‑extending contract with the newly formed PWHL Detroit, bringing her storied career and leadership to a team poised to make an immediate impact in the league’s inaugural season.
Aug 27, 2026
The 2026 College Football Coaching Carousel: Buyouts and Buying Power
From Florida State’s $50 million exit fee for Mike Norvell to USC’s $60 million potential buyout for Lincoln Riley, the upcoming coaching carousel is being driven as much by financial risk as by on‑field results.
Aug 25, 2026
Midwest’s 2030 Girls Basketball Watchlist Spotlights Emerging Talent
The Madison365 Sports Midwest Class of 2030 Watchlist has identified 35 young female basketball players across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, highlighting those with the potential to influence high school competition and secure Division I scholarships over the next four years.
Aug 25, 2026
Jack Tabbert’s breakout performance fuels Wisconsin’s offensive line outlook
Jack Tabbert rushed for 408 yards and six touchdowns in Pewaukee’s 42‑7 victory over Greendale, a showing that underscores his fit with the Badgers’ line and his upcoming work with strength staff.
Aug 23, 2026
Joe Pavelski Returns to Wisconsin as Director of Player Development
Former NHL star Joe Pavelski is set to shape the next era of Wisconsin Badgers hockey as the program’s new Director of Player Development.
Aug 20, 2026
Joe Pavelski Joins Wisconsin Hockey Staff as Director of Player Development
Former NHL star and 2006 national champion Joe Pavelski has been appointed director of player development for the University of Wisconsin men's hockey program, adding his leadership and international experience to the coaching staff.
Aug 20, 2026
Badgers Edge BYU 1‑0 in Season‑Opening Shutout
Wisconsin’s women’s soccer team secured its first 2026 win, a 1‑0 shutout of BYU, driven by a decisive penalty and solid defending.
Aug 20, 2026
Jack Pugh, Former Wisconsin Badgers Tight End, Dies at 24
Jack Pugh, a 24‑year‑old former University of Wisconsin football player, died from acute bronchopneumonia linked to cardiomyopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. His passing follows a 2023 retirement announcement shaped by depression and substance abuse, prompting tributes from his alma mater and a call for mental‑health awareness.
Aug 19, 2026
UNC taps Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. as starting quarterback
Coach Bill Belichick highlighted Edwards’ Big Ten pedigree and experience, cementing his role ahead of the upcoming season.
Aug 18, 2026
Emily Bojan Returns to Basketball with DePaul
The Chicago native will close her collegiate career with DePaul after a standout softball stint at Wisconsin.
Aug 18, 2026
Sis Paulsen to be inducted into UW Athletic Hall of Fame
Former Badgers star Sis Paulsen will receive a 2026 Hall of Fame honor, celebrating a career that spanned playing, coaching, and leadership in the sport.
Aug 18, 2026
Badgers Embrace Home‑Field Identity as Fall Camp Begins
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell opened fall camp at Camp Randall Stadium, marking a strategic shift from previous practices at UW‑Platteville. He emphasized internal clarity, discipline, and the need to translate those values into on‑field performance, especially within a deeper quarterback room and a revitalized rushing offense.
Aug 8, 2026
Jake Ratzlaff Re‑commits to Rapid City Rush for 2026‑27 Season
Defenseman Jake Ratzlaff returns to the Rapid City Rush, bringing his +13 rating and collegiate pedigree to the 2026‑27 campaign.
Aug 5, 2026
Jake Ratzlaff Returns to Rapid City Rush for 2026‑27 Season
After a strong first season with the Rush, Jake Ratzlaff is set to re‑join the team for the 2026‑27 ECHL campaign, bringing a blend of defensive reliability and offensive upside.
Aug 4, 2026
Brian Butch Organizes Basketball Camp to Support Tornado Relief in Appleton
Former Wisconsin basketball player Brian Butch will host a free basketball camp at the Champion Center, inviting children in kindergarten through eighth grade to raise funds for local tornado relief efforts.
Aug 3, 2026
Kevin Heywood Leads Wisconsin’s 2026 Offensive Overhaul
An inside look at how Wisconsin's 2026 football roster, anchored by Kevin Heywood and guided by Coach Luke Fickell, aims to rebound from a challenging previous season.
Aug 3, 2026
Wisconsin Football’s Leadership Rhetoric Faces Test Without Postseason Proof
Despite a season of optimism, the Badgers must translate off‑field rhetoric into on‑field victories to restore credibility.
Aug 3, 2026
Badgers Enter Fall Camp with Eyes on Offensive Line Revamp
The Wisconsin Badgers begin preseason drills, spotlighting key position battles, injury recoveries and new leadership ahead of the upcoming season.
Aug 2, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers’ Fall Camp Spotlights Emerging Talents
Three Badgers stand out as potential game‑changers as the team fine‑tunes its lineup ahead of the upcoming season.
Aug 1, 2026
Notre Dame’s Defensive Line Embraces Rotation to Sustain Edge
Charlie Partridge, hired from the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, plans to rotate a deep and talented defensive line to maintain high‑quality competition, blending returning stalwarts with new transfers.
Aug 1, 2026