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Director of content for Badger Connect. University of Wisconsin beat reporter since 2011. Contact me at: jntemple11@gmail.com Find my stories here: https://www.badgerconnect.com/news/

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Wisconsin QB commit Ryan Hopkins eager to sign with Badgers and make an impact Hopkins threw for 2,275 yards and 18 touchdowns at Mater Dei this season.

โ€œWe trust in what the program is going to be, and we understand what theyโ€™re going through.โ€

Why Wisconsin quarterback commit Ryan Hopkins is eager to sign with the Badgers and make an impact: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-qb...

02.12.2025 12:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seven questions Luke Fickell and Wisconsin football must address this offseason The Badgers need to make changes again to make Year 4 under Fickell a success.

Wisconsin is entering the most important offseason of Luke Fickellโ€™s tenure. Here are seven questions Fickell and the Badgers must address: www.badgerconnect.com/seven-questi...

01.12.2025 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wisconsinโ€™s loss to Minnesota highlights need for a top-tier transfer portal quarterback this offseason The Badgers likely will be in the market for a portal QB for a fourth straight season.

Chris McIntosh has said Wisconsin will invest significantly to retain players and rebuild the roster. Itโ€™s time to go out and show it.

On Wisconsin's loss to Minnesota and the need for a top-tier portal quarterback, among many other areas this offseason. www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsins-l...

30.11.2025 02:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsinโ€™s regular-season finale at rival Minnesota The Badgers can finish November 3-1 with a victory against the Gophers.

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsinโ€™s regular-season finale at rival Minnesota www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

28.11.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: Mike Hastings goes inside the film room to explain the success of his Wisconsin hockey team The Badgers are off to a strong start in Year 3 of the Hastings era.

The Wisconsin menโ€™s hockey team is off to a fantastic start and is ranked No. 2 in the country. What makes this group so special?

In a new Badger Bites episode, Mike Hastings takes us inside the film room to explain. This one is great. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

26.11.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details frustrating, injury-plagued season Edwards Jr. has played a total of 34 snaps in two games this season.

โ€œAt some point in time, Iโ€™ll be able to look back and understand exactly why it had to happen the way it happened.โ€

Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details his frustrating season and an injury that was more severe than we realized: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-qb...

19.11.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: Whatโ€™s it like trying to take the mat against a Wisconsin wrestler? Badger Connectโ€™s Jesse Temple met his match against 174-pound starter Luke Condon.

Iโ€™ve done some foolish things for our Badger Bites video series. This was by far the most foolish decision yet.

Whatโ€™s it like trying to take the mat against one of Wisconsinโ€™s wrestlers? Spoiler alert: It results in a total ass kicking.

19.11.2025 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsinโ€™s game at No. 2 Indiana The Badgers, who snapped a six-game losing streak last weekend, face another tough test against the Hoosiers.

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsinโ€™s game at No. 2 Indiana www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

14.11.2025 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How freshmen Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa have provided a spark and hope for Wisconsinโ€™s future The roommates have combined for 51 tackles as starters the past two games.

How freshmen Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa have provided a spark and hope for Wisconsinโ€™s future www.badgerconnect.com/how-freshmen...

13.11.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: What makes Charlie Fuerbringer such a special setter? Go inside the film room to find out. Fuerbringer returned Sunday from a five-week absence due to a right-shoulder injury.

Charlie Fuerbringer is back for Wisconsin volleyball from a shoulder injury after a five-week absence.

What makes her such a talented setter? Go inside the film room with Fuerbringer and Lauren Carlini to find out in the latest episode of Badger Bites. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

12.11.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Nolan Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential for Wisconsinโ€™s basketball team Winter led all Big Ten players by shooting 71.5 percent on 2-pointers as a sophomore.

"Everything for him is right in front of him. It's his to take."

Nolan Winter's effective field goal percentage last season was the highest by a Wisconsin starter since Tim Locum in 1990-91.

Why Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential: www.badgerconnect.com/why-nolan-wi...

11.11.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is a good week to have a members-only Q&A with these guys at Badger Connect. There's still time to upgrade or join. All pro and elite members can be a part of it at 6 p.m. Wednesday. You can subscribe here: badgerconnect.com/membership/

10.11.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh details decision to retain Luke Fickell as football coach Fickell, who is 15-19 overall at Wisconsin, will return for a fourth season.

BREAKING: Luke Fickell will return next season as Wisconsinโ€™s football coach.

Athletic director Chris McIntosh details the decision. Full story and exclusive video at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-at...

06.11.2025 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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Inside Wisconsinโ€™s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together The Badgers have 14 scholarship players pledged in the class after losing one this week to a decommitment.

The next four weeks leading up to the early signing period are going to be very interesting.

Inside Wisconsinโ€™s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...

06.11.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: Austin Rapp on Australian rules football, 3-point shooting and his fit at Wisconsin Rapp averaged 7.6 3-pointers attempted per game at Portland last season.

Wednesday means a new Badger Bites episode. Austin Rapp on Australian rules football, 3-point shooting and his fit at Wisconsin.

Badgers fans are going to like watching him play. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

05.11.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Wisconsin freshman Addy Horner has stepped into starting setter role with composure and maturity No. 11 Wisconsin plays No. 1 Nebraska on Friday night at the UW Field House.

How Wisconsin freshman Addy Horner has stepped into starting setter role with composure and maturity.

Huge match for No. 11 Wisconsin tonight at home against No. 1 and undefeated Nebraska. www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

31.10.2025 11:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: Wisconsin womenโ€™s basketball coach Robin Pingeton on Year 1 expectations Pingeton went 250-218 in 13 seasons at Missouri with four NCAA Tournament appearances.

We have a new Badger Bites episode. Wisconsin women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton on how the staff overhauled the roster and Year 1 expectations. Badgers crushed D-III UW-River Falls 104-40 in their lone exhibition. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

29.10.2025 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Here to stay': Inside Wisconsin basketball's approach to international recruiting The Badgers have added players on their roster from Australia, Italy, Lithuania and New Zealand.

โ€˜Here to stayโ€™: Inside Wisconsin basketballโ€™s approach to international recruiting www.badgerconnect.com/here-to-stay...

27.10.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during โ€˜bittersweetโ€™ and โ€˜painfulโ€™ return to Wisconsin More than 100 former Badgers players and staffers were honored at halftime during Wisconsinโ€™s 34-0 loss to Ohio State.

Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during โ€˜bittersweetโ€™ and โ€˜painfulโ€™ return to Wisconsin www.badgerconnect.com/rose-bowl-wi...

23.10.2025 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: Meet the four freshmen in Wisconsinโ€™s basketball recruiting class before the season begins Greg Gard signed a group with plenty of potential to impact the Badgers.

We have a new episode of Badger Bites out today. Meet Wisconsin basketball's four freshmen before the season begins. Lots to be intrigued about with this group. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

22.10.2025 11:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State The Badgers have lost four straight games and are massive underdogs at home against the Buckeyes.

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

17.10.2025 11:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: Inside the film room with Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield Sheffield breaks down a series of plays to explain why his system is successful.

A new Badger Bites episode is here. And it is awesome.

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield takes us into the film room for a breakdown that helps explain why the Badgers have been one of the best programs in the country for years. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

15.10.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsinโ€™s rivalry game against Iowa The Badgers have lost three straight games in the series to the Hawkeyes.

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against Iowa. Given everything the Badgers put into this all offseason, it's an especially big one for Wisconsin and Luke Fickell. www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

10.10.2025 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport Arias has called Badgers volleyball matches since 2008 and womenโ€™s basketball games since 2012.

"You tune in now and you would think heโ€™s been around the sport his entire life.โ€

How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

09.10.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Badger Bites: John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and believes heโ€™s better than ever Blackwell returns for his junior season after averaging 15.8 points per game and testing the NBA Draft waters.

Wednesday means we have a new Badger Bites episode. John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and better than ever. Blackwell discusses his offseason testing the NBA Draft waters, expectations and hits the court for a 3-point contest. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

08.10.2025 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsinโ€™: Father of four-star RB talks recruitment after Ohio State visit Latimer is one of the crown jewels in Wisconsinโ€™s 2026 recruiting class.

"Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsin."

Latimer's father talks to Badger Connect about the recruitment of the four-star running back after an Ohio State visit: www.badgerconnect.com/amari-latime...

07.10.2025 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Wisconsin hangs tough early before fading in 24-10 loss at Michigan The Badgers have lost three consecutive games this season.

Wisconsin hangs in early before fading in a 24-10 loss to Michigan, and Luke Fickell is still searching for answers. www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ha...

04.10.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsinโ€™s game against Michigan The Badgers are preparing for a difficult October stretch against quality Big Ten opponents.

October is here, which means an incredibly difficult schedule for a Wisconsin team with plenty of issues to solve.

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game Saturday at Michigan: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

03.10.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜It means everything to meโ€™: Brad Davison eager for Wisconsin return as special assistant to head coach Davison, a five-year starter at Wisconsin, set program records for career starts, games played and made 3-pointers.

Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?

How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsinโ€™s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...

02.10.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜It means everything to meโ€™: Brad Davison eager for Wisconsin return as special assistant to head coach Davison, a five-year starter at Wisconsin, set program records for career starts, games played and made 3-pointers.

Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?

How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsinโ€™s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...

02.10.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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