Wisconsin appeals court temporarily blocks Evers' indoor gathering limits — just in time for Badgers' season opener
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — A Wisconsin appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked Gov. Tony Evers’ restrictions on indoor public gatherings pending appeal, dealing the Democratic governor a setback in his efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Coincidentally for…
Wisconsin's veteran defense ready for bigger responsibility
Wisconsin traditionally wins games because of its running game and defense. That means the defense likely will have to carry the load early as the Badgers’ offense adjusts to life without star running back Jonathan Taylor, who is now in…
Wisconsin OL Dietzen's comeback delights Badgers teammates
Wisconsin offensive lineman Jon Dietzen spent much of his time away from football watching games and wondering how well he could still play if injuries hadn’t caused him to…
Wisconsin moves on without wondering what could have been
Wisconsin is trying not to think about its missed opportunity from last March as the Badgers seek to build on the momentum they established before the pandemic shut down the 2019-20 basketball season prematurely. The Badgers have begun preseason practice…
Badgers' new WR coach Whitted confident in wideout group
Think of a Badger football passing touchdown from a year ago. What undoubtedly comes to mind is Jack Coan throwing the ball, and either Jonathan Taylor or Quintez Cephus catching it. Wisconsin wide receivers and seniors Kendric Pryor and Danny…
Badgers look for production from WRs Pryor, Davis this fall
We knew Wisconsin football would be kicking off at home against Illinois in a couple weekends, but now we finally know a set date and time. The Badgers and the Big Ten Network are going with a 7 p.m. Friday…
Graham Mertz prepares to lead Badger offense
Badger football fans probably haven't been excited over a new quarterback since Russell Wilson, but the hype was over the moon last year for four-star recruit Graham Mertz. The…
Wisconsin QB Coan has successful surgery, remains out indefinitely
Wisconsin senior quarterback Jack Coan has undergone successful foot surgery and remains out indefinitely, according to an official UW Athletics press release. Coan injured his foot in a no-contact dropback during practice over the weekend. Coan is coming off a…
Badgers' Chryst unsure on how much time QB Coan could miss
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says it's too early to tell how much time quarterback Jack Coan might miss after the senior…
Badgers QB Jack Coan out of practice indefinitely due to injury
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT)--According to Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Badgers quarterback Jack Coan injured his foot Saturday, and is out of practice indefinitely. Coan will undergo surgery, and will miss a few weeks of practice. It's unknown if…
Badgers' Groshek: Replacing Jonathan Taylor will be multi-guy effort
Like many Wisconsin running backs before him, Jonathan Taylor leaves quite a legacy in Badger football lore, and he also leaves a massive amount of yards and touchdowns that someone else…
Badgers' Chryst: 2020 preseason not much different for younger players
Wednesday marks the start of daily antigen testing as the Badgers and the rest of the Big Ten prepare for football season. The challenge that Paul Chryst and all Big Ten coaching staffs face is also what local schools have…
Dietzen returns to Badgers; Pearson out for medical reasons
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is bringing back offensive lineman Jon Dietzen but losing safety Reggie Pearson as it resumes practice to prepare for the pandemic-delayed season. The Badgers released a roster Wednesday that added Dietzen but didn’t include Pearson.…
42 Badger players, staff test positive for coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Health officials say 42 players and staff with the Wisconsin football team have tested positive for COVID-19 as the Big Ten makes plans to get the season started. Public Health Madison & Dane County says the…
Woman sues Univ. of Wisconsin over Cephus' reinstatement
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman who accused former Badgers football player Quintez Cephus of sexual assault in 2018 is suing the University of Wisconsin-Madison over its decision to reverse Cephus’ expulsion and allow him back on the football team.…
83 Badger student-athletes test positive for COVID-19 after almost 4,000 tests
The University of Wisconsin Athletics has announced that out of almost 4,000 tests of student-athletes and staff in the last three months, 83 have tested positive for COVID-19. Badger football and men's hockey are currently on hold for two weeks…
