Ferguson, Sanborn, Hicks To Return For UW

Just days after winning the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, the Badgers found out three key veterans would be returning for their senior seasons at UW.  Redshirt junior tight end Jake Ferguson, junior linebacker Jack Sanborn and redshirt junior cornerback Faion Hicks all...

Mertz, Badgers dominate opener over Illini

The Wisconsin Badgers kicked off the 2020 college football season with a 45-7 thumping of the Illinois Fighting Illini without fans at Camp Randall Stadium. Redshirt freshman quarterback Graham Mertz, in his first collegiate start, completed his first 17 passes and...

Badgers Taylor named Big Ten’s top back

Wisconsin Badgers tailback Jonathan Taylor was named the Ameche-Dayne Big Ten running back of the year for the second straight season.  He becomes the third back to win the award twice, joining former Badger Montee Ball and former Penn State standout Saquon Barkley....

Badgers tight end position getting smaller

Two more Wisconsin tight ends dropped out of practice with injury.  The latest are Redshirt sophomore Jake Ferguson and freshman Hayden Rucci, both with left arm injuries. Ferguson’s injury isn’t believed to be serious, but with the first game just over...

Penniston reportedly looking to transfer

According to 247Sports, Wisconsin Badger tight end Kyle Penniston is considering a transfer and is in the NCAA transfer portal. Penniston has struggled to establish himself as the pass catcher he had hoped to be.  He’s played in 39 games with 21 starts, but...

Badgers land six first-team All-Big Ten honorees

The Wisconsin Badgers saw 11 players earn All-Big Ten recognition as the conference announced its postseason awards winners this week. Sophomore running back Jonathan Taylor, the nation’s leading rusher, was named Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year,...

Badgers kickoff season with convincing win (Audio)

The Wisconsin Badger defense got off to a good start, holding Western Kentucky to just three points in a 34-3 victory over the Hilltoppers in the season opener on Friday  night at Camp Randall. Wisconsin replaced seven starters on defense from 2017 but the Badgers...

Alvarez’s grandson says ‘yes’ to Wisconsin

Madison Memorial tight end Jake Ferguson has decided to stay home and play for the home town Wisconsin Badgers. Ferguson has a brother (Joe) on the team and is the grandson of athletic director Barry Alvarez.  He had offers from Iowa and Nebraska among others and even...