This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/wisconsin as Wisconsin walk-on delivers a big boost while embodying the Badgers' culture. MADISON, Wis. - The end result had long since been decided, but the rush of adrenaline that filled the arena was more palpable and noticeable than nearly any other point Monday night.

If Wisconsin makes a change at the end of the 2026 season, Fickell’s buyout will drop to around $13.6 million. But if it doesn’t turn around, the Badgers could be digging a hole into a crater from which it will take years to recover.

Washington's defense looks lifeless and is getting abused in the run game. Thankfully for the Huskies, Luke Fickell chose to keep the Badgers offense on the field on fourth-and-2 from the 8-yard line, and defensive tackle Elinneus Davis caught quarterback Carter Smith on a keeper to turn Wisconsin away.

The Wisconsin Badgers, riding a six-game losing streak and without several of its starters on both sides of the football, were considered sign

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The Wisconsin Badgers delivered the best moment of their 2025 season to date on Saturday, defeating No. 24 Washington 13-10.

The Wisconsin Badgers' merry-go-round at the quarterback will continue Saturday against the No. 24 Washington Huskies. After having Hunter Simmons start the la

After taking a one-goal lead midway through the third period, Wisconsin allowed four unanswered goals in Ann Arbor, Mich. and lost, 7-4, to Michigan.

Wisconsin was trampled 21-7 in the rain last time out Oct. 25, but it did cover as a 31-point underdog as the Under (44.5) cashed. QB Hunter Simmons threw for 86 yards and a TD, while TE Lance Mason was the touchdown recipient.

ANN ARBOR, MI (WSAU) – Wisconsin men’s hockey blew out Michigan, 6-1, on Saturday night. The Badgers tallied three power play goals and had six different players on the scoring sheet. The Badgers avenged a loss on Friday against the Wolverines, and split their weekend series against the number-2 ranked team in the nation.

Wolverines battled back in a scoring frenzy, snatching the lead and silencing Wisconsin's perfect season with late empty-netters.