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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

How Wisconsin commit Kingston Allen’s torrid rushing pace is drawing him more attention Interesting comments from Allen on how he is approaching contact from other schools during his remarkable senior season: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

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How Wisconsin commit Kingston Allen’s torrid rushing pace is drawing him more attention

Allen, who has a nation-leading 1,982 yards rushing, says he is “still 100 percent committed to Wisconsin.”

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Meet Steve Walker, the man behind Wisconsin coach Greg Gard’s suits for more than 30 years. This story is now unlocked and available for all to read at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/meet-steve-w...

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Meet Steve Walker, the man behind Wisconsin coach Greg Gard’s suits for more than 30 years

Walker’s family clothing store in Lancaster, Wis., shared a deep history with the Gard family.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We have a new Badger Connect Podcast out with Austin Rapp. He discusses family support on his basketball journey, the evolution of his game at Wisconsin, the awesomeness of Tim Tams and a lot more (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...

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Badger Connect Podcast: Austin Rapp on his evolution as a player and excitement for the season

Rapp averaged 9.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game last season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Greg Gard is often asked a question that has nothing to do with basketball. Where’d you get your suits? His response: I have a guy. Meet Steve Walker, the man behind Gard’s custom suits for more than 30 years: www.badgerconnect.com/meet-steve-w...

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Meet Steve Walker, the man behind Wisconsin coach Greg Gard’s suits for more than 30 years

Walker’s family clothing store in Lancaster, Wis., shared a deep history with the Gard family.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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Meet Steve Walker, the man behind Wisconsin coach Greg Gard’s suits for more than 30 years

Walker’s family clothing store in Lancaster, Wis., shared a deep history with the Gard family.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

‘Keep stacking days’: Wisconsin hammers Michigan State 31-3 as Badgers continue to rise Story from Camp Randall Stadium at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/keep-stackin...

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‘Keep stacking days’: Wisconsin hammers Michigan State 31-3 as Badgers continue to rise

Wisconsin, 4-1, has won four consecutive games for the first time in five years.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We have our Badger Breakdown video preview looking at three storylines for Wisconsin against Michigan State. Interviews include QB Colton Joseph, TE Jacob Harris, S Matt Jung and DL Hammond Russell IV. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-break...

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Badger Breakdown: How Wisconsin can keep momentum rolling against Michigan State

The Badgers can improve to 4-1 entering their only bye weekend this season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Breaking: Wisconsin receives a commitment from 5-star edge Jalanie George in the 2028 recruiting class. The story behind his decision at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

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How Wisconsin landed edge Jalanie George, the first five-star commit in the Luke Fickell era

George is rated in the 247Sports Composite as the No. 27 player nationally in the 2028 class.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Anything is really possible after this outcome." How Wisconsin’s defense ignited an upset of Penn State and showed its potential this season: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsins-d...

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Wisconsin’s defense ignites upset of Penn State and shows its potential this season

The Badgers forced four consecutive three-and-outs in the second half to stay in the game.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

‘The Badgers are back’: How Wisconsin stunned No. 13 Penn State with an improbable 24-20 comeback victory. Story from Beaver Stadium at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/the-badgers-...

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‘The Badgers are back’: Wisconsin stuns No. 13 Penn State with improbable 24-20 comeback victory

Wisconsin, which trailed 17-0 early, secures a potentially program-changing win under coach Luke Fickell.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Badger Breakdown video preview with three storylines for Wisconsin's Big Ten opener against Penn State, interviews with receiver Chris Brooks Jr. and outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks and more. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-break...

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Badger Breakdown: Previewing Wisconsin’s Big Ten opener against Penn State

The Badgers (2-1) will travel to Beaver Stadium for a matchup with the No. 13 Nittany Lions (3-0) on Saturday.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New Badger Connect Podcast: The many passions of Wisconsin tight end Jacob Harris. One of the more interesting and enjoyable conversations on the podcast (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...

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Badger Connect Podcast: The many passions of Wisconsin tight end Jacob Harris

Harris’ interests beyond football include birds, music and puppets.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"He is the perfect guy for the job." How director of football alumni relations Bradie Ewing has been ‘transformational’ for former Badgers players: www.badgerconnect.com/how-director...

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How director of football alumni relations Bradie Ewing has been ‘transformational’ for former Badgers players

Ewing, who played at Wisconsin from 2008-11, returned to his alma mater six months ago in a new role.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Badger Breakdown video: Previewing Wisconsin’s home opener against Western Illinois by examining three key storylines: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-break...

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Badger Breakdown: Previewing Wisconsin’s home opener against Western Illinois

The Badgers are heavy favorites in a game that can put them on the right track.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“It was an incredible group to have that confidence to go kick some ass against LSU.” Wisconsin last played at Lambeau Field 10 years ago against a top-5 team in the season opener. Revisiting that day ahead of Wisconsin’s Lambeau opener vs. Notre Dame. www.badgerconnect.com/a-perfect-op...

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‘A perfect opportunity’: Revisiting Wisconsin’s Lambeau Field upset of LSU a decade later

Wisconsin will once again open its season as an underdog at Lambeau against No. 4 Notre Dame on Sunday.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We have an awesome Badger Bites out this week. Quarterbacks coach Kenny Guiton takes us inside fall camp on the practice field and in the meeting room. Lots of good stuff in here. The full episode is available only at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

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Badger Bites: Inside a day at fall camp with Wisconsin quarterbacks coach Kenny Guiton

Guiton is mic’d up at practice and in the meeting room and shares insight into how he is shaping the QB room.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Wisconsin's volleyball season begins tonight with the first of many marquee matches. How setter Charlie Fuerbringer has worked to take her game to the next level: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

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How Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer has worked to take her game to the next level

Fuerbringer enters her junior season eager to push herself as a leader and more physical playmaker.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

"I feel like everything after that, it’s going to be like, ‘OK, we’ve seen this before. Now we know how to handle it.’” How Wisconsin volleyball is approaching its most challenging schedule under Kelly Sheffield: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

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How Wisconsin volleyball is approaching its most challenging schedule under Kelly Sheffield

The No. 6 Badgers play every other top-10 team and 14 total ranked opponents this season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Eric Mateos has approached the challenge of reshaping Wisconsin's offensive line with humor and intensity. Lots of intensity. On the work he's done to push the group and the work that remains ahead of a critical season: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-of...

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Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos’ intensity pushing unit to make big gains in critical season

The Badgers’ success this season will be dictated in large part by how well the O-line performs.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Observations on every offensive and defensive position group through Wisconsin's first four preseason football practices: www.badgerconnect.com/offensive-an...

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Offensive and defensive position group observations through Wisconsin’s first four preseason practices

A look at which players are beginning to stand out early in camp.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We have a new Badger Connect Podcast out now with Kristen Simon (free). Simon is part of an extremely talented volleyball team that will be fun to watch this season. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...

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Badger Connect Podcast: Kristen Simon eager to elevate her game on talented Wisconsin volleyball team

Simon played an integral role as libero on the Badgers’ Final Four team during her freshman season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Badger Connect Podcast: Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst on his new role, the future at Wisconsin and a lot more. This episode is free for all to view: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...

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Badger Connect Podcast: AD Shawn Eichorst on his new role and the future at Wisconsin

Eichorst tackles a wide range of topics in our latest podcast.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

"Why wouldn't I have that mindset of being able to be the starting quarterback of this school? If I were not to have those expectations, I'm just shorting myself." Why freshman QB Ryan Hopkins has big ambitions at Wisconsin after impressive spring showing: www.badgerconnect.com/why-freshman...

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Why freshman QB Ryan Hopkins has big ambitions for his Wisconsin career after impressive spring showing

Hopkins, who wowed with his speed, arm talent, composure and leadership, enters fall camp vying for the backup job.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Running back Abu Sama III is the guest on this week's Badger Connect Podcast. The podcast is free to listen to and view. Check it out here: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...

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Badger Connect Podcast: Running back Abu Sama III on creating change for Wisconsin’s offense

Sama III rushed for 1,933 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons at Iowa State.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

"There's a lot of horses that win a lot of races until they get to the Kentucky Derby when they take a step up in class. That’s what this group is needing to do." Kelly Sheffield on Wisconsin’s loaded volleyball roster and how to put it all together: www.badgerconnect.com/kelly-sheffi...

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Kelly Sheffield on Wisconsin’s loaded volleyball roster and the challenge of putting it all together

The Badgers have one of the youngest and most intriguing teams in Sheffield’s tenure.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Wisconsin has officially announced Shawn Eichorst as the next director of athletics. He will be formally introduced at an upcoming event at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Why 4-star in-state guard Jalen Brown creates so much excitement for the future of Badgers basketball. Wisconsin's staff has done an excellent job putting together its 2027 recruiting class. www.badgerconnect.com/why-4-star-i...

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Why 4-star in-state guard Jalen Brown creates so much excitement for the future of Wisconsin basketball

Brown is a two-time first-team all-state honoree whose versatility stands out.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands a commitment from top-100 guard Baboucarr Ann, one of the highest-rated Badgers commits in the online rankings era. Story at Badger Connect on his talent and why him joining Wisconsin is part of a ‘full-circle’ journey: www.badgerconnect.com/four-star-gu...

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Four-star guard Baboucarr Ann’s Wisconsin basketball commitment part of ‘full-circle’ journey

Ann, one of the highest-rated Badgers commits in the online rankings era, is eager to follow the path he watched Brad Davison take at Wisconsin.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

"Lombardi strolled those sidelines, man. It was cool when I was walking around there just thinking about all the history that’s gone down at Lambeau Field." Lambeau visit gives Wisconsin appreciation for past, excitement for future against Notre Dame: www.badgerconnect.com/lambeau-fiel...

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Lambeau Field visit gives Wisconsin appreciation for past, excitement for future against Notre Dame

The Badgers open the season against the Fighting Irish in Green Bay on September 6.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

"I think Badger fans are going to love him because he's going to be a really exceptional talent and a really fun player to get to know and cheer for." Why Jackson Ball arrives at Wisconsin with high expectations: www.badgerconnect.com/jackson-ball...

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Jackson Ball eager to make an impact for Wisconsin’s basketball team this season

Ball, a combo guard, arrives as one of the top young players in New Zealand.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Wisconsin lands one of its prized 2027 recruits with the commitment of 4-star prospect Mekhi Williams, the highest-rated Badgers DB out of high school in 26 years. Here’s the story of how the dominoes fell for it to come together, free at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/four-star-co...

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Four-star cornerback Mekhi Williams commits to Wisconsin to keep Badgers hot recruiting streak rolling

Wisconsin has 17 total commitments in the 2027 class, including four out of the first official visit weekend.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We have a fun Badger Bites episode this week. Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano offer an apartment tour and a window into their relationship. The full episode is available for free at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

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Badger Bites: Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano offer an apartment tour and a window into their relationship

The two Wisconsin linebackers are embracing high expectations entering their sophomore seasons.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

General manager Marc VandeWettering on Wisconsin’s basketball offseason roster-building approach, from the players the Badgers didn't retain to the newcomers who wowed on film and analytically. Free content week at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/gm-marc-vand...

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GM Marc VandeWettering on Wisconsin’s basketball offseason roster-building approach

The Badgers retooled their team with experienced players that VandeWettering believes “can continue to push us forward.”

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It's been one year since Badger Connect launched. To celebrate, we have free content for the next week. Thanks for coming along on the journey. We've got a lot more in store: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...

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Badger Connect celebrates one year since its launch and looks toward the future

We are proud of what we’re building and thankful to have you on board.

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