When the season began, neither the Wisconsin Badgers nor the Indiana Hoosiers could have told you that they would be playing for a birth in the Big Ten Championship at Memorial Stadium in the beginning of November. But in a twisted and odd season of Big Ten season, that's exactly the situation at hand. With a win, the Badgers (6-3, 3-2) will lock up the spot, but a loss … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s road to the Big Ten Championship runs through Bloomington
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Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers past opponents this season
In order to determine where you're at, sometimes you have to examine where you've been. It's no different for the 2012 Wisconsin Badgers football team. With the Badgers on a bye this past weekend, it's only appropriate to check in with all the opponents they have played so far this season. … [Read more...] about Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers past opponents this season
Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender
A shot at the National Championship Game is off the table, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Wisconsin Badgers season is over. Yes, they were outplayed in every facet of the game in a 10-7 loss to the Oregon State Beavers. Bad play on the road is nothing new for the Badgers. Even Russell Wilson couldn't save them from going 2-2 in true road games last season, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender
#13 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon State: Brutally Honest Preview
After narrowly escaping an upset bid from FCS-level Northern Iowa, the #13 Wisconsin Badgers are west-coast bound where they will meet the Pac-12's Oregon State Beavers. This will be the Badgers (1-0) first ever trip to Corvallis to take on a Beavers (0-0) squad making their season debut. The Badgers took care of business against Oregon State last season, a 35-0 thumping at … [Read more...] about #13 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon State: Brutally Honest Preview
Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
For the seventh consecutive season, the Wisconsin Badgers will play a team from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) or otherwise known as your "cupcakes" of the college football world. Even if the Northern Iowa Panthers are coming off a 10-3 season, it shouldn't matter much to the Badgers who have obliterated FCS foes by an average of roughly 31 points per … [Read more...] about Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
#14 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
With perennial Big Ten powers Ohio State and Penn State suffering through controversy and Michigan taking a step back for a couple of years, the Wisconsin Badgers have cemented their status among the league's elite. Bret Bielema has transitioned from the Barry Alvarez Era without missing a beat. Another transfer quarterback steps under center in Madison, but it will be their … [Read more...] about #14 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
Wisconsin unveils new uniforms for match-up with Nebraska (photos)
Adidas and the University of Wisconsin today unveiled new TECHFIT football uniforms that the Badgers will wear on Sept. 29 when they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This marquee contest is adidas' first Unrivaled Game, an annual matchup of top adidas programs. This year's Unrivaled Game featuring the Badgers and Cornhuskers is themed "The Quick and the Red" and will kickoff … [Read more...] about Wisconsin unveils new uniforms for match-up with Nebraska (photos)
2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
These are highly subject to change. Brady Hoke remarked at Media Day that UM was picked fifth in their division a year ago; and just outside the top 25 in the year they won their last national title- 1997. So maybe these rankings don't really mean all that much? Of course, that won't stop you from reading them and commenting, right? … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
It's the topic everyone wants to talk about today, and for good reason- Penn State. The sanctions handed down by the NCAA and the Big Ten will dominate sports media today, and the talk of the league media days later this week. Now only four teams within the Leaders division are eligible for the league title game: Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Therefore, all four … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted
"It speaks volumes. Last year we put more players in the NFL than anyone in college football," Wisconsin Head Coach Bret Bielema said following the Badgers spring game. "I thought it was pretty cool this year we had six players through six rounds. Our kids are excited for it, it's definitely a great pat on the back for our program, I believe we'll probably have another at … [Read more...] about Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted