The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Wisconsin fell at Alabama on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Tide, including a big play on special teams, struggles to run the ball and defend the pass, self-inflicted miscues at more. Then it’s a more big picture look at where the Badgers stand 28 games into the Luke Fickell era. They close with a bunch of listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin heads to SEC country for the first time in 53 years on Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the Badgers and Alabama, what does success look like for Wisconsin, the key unit to the game and more. They close with their weekly picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Alabama week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse dive into whether it should be Danny O'Neil or a potentially healthy Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback, play some Overreaction, er No? and discuss Wisconsin being 20.5-point underdogs for the first time in nearly 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are 2-0 after beating Middle Tennessee State 42-10. Zach and Jesse talk about a rough first 35 minutes, a stellar final 25 minutes, the impressive starting debut from Danny O'Neil, the struggles in the run game and the defense finding their feet after some early struggles. The guys also answer a bunch of listener questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin will look to move to 2-0 on Saturday against Middle Tennessee State. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like, including expectations for Danny O'Neil and a potentially revamped offensive line. The guys then get into the changes coming to the transfer portal and make their Week 2 picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is having to go with its backup quarterback this week as Danny O'Neil replaces an injured Billy Edwards Jr. Zach and Jesse discuss what makes O'Neil tick and what to expect against Middle Tennessee State. Then they get into potential shuffling along the offensive line, including what a picture the team put out on social media could mean. They close with a little Overreaction, er No?, including a guarantee from Vinny Anthony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin opened the season with a 17-0 win over Miami (OH). Zach and Jesse discuss everything that went down, including the injury to Billy Edwards Jr, the play of backup Danny O'Neil, some struggles along the offensive line and a dominate performance by the defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football is here! Zach and Jesse preview Wisconsin and Miami (OH), including the challenge of Redhawks QB Dequan Finn. The guys also discuss what player or coach for the Badgers is under the most pressure this season and they make their Week 1 picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally game week for the Badgers! Zach and Jesse discuss what Luke Fickell had to say after the reveal of the first depth chart of the season. The guys then dive into Jesse's story on how the recruiting department structure has changed and then they talk with 2027 4-star OL target Cole Reiter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High school football in Wisconsin gets underway this week, so Zach and Jesse caught up with the top player in the state for the 2027 class -- 4-star TE Korz Loken. He talks about his game, where the Badgers stand in his recruitment and a timeline on making a decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season is week away, so Zach and Jesse deliver their preview episode, including biggest question going into the season, toughest game, most important game, over/unders, bold prediction and season record prediction. The guys also get into the latest in the Nyzier Fourqurean situation and give their takes on the alternate uniforms the Badgers revealed Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special episode of The Camp, former Wisconsin wide receiver Alex Erickson joins to talk about his journey from walk-on to All-Big Ten, some of the biggest moments and games in his college career, how his 9-year NFL career played out and a little on what the last two years for an alum have been like and what he sees in the changes the Badgers made this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall camp is in the books. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to project the depth chart as the Badgers turn their attention to the season opener 10 days from now against Miami (Ohio).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is getting close to the end of fall camp and injuries are starting to take their toll. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest on TE Tucker Ashcraft, center Kerry Kodanko and others following the shortest practice of camp. They also get into another nice day from Eugene Hilton Jr and Lance Mason, along with what defensive coordinator Mike Tressel had to say about where things stand on his side of the ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin was back on the field Tuesday morning and spent a healthy portion of practice working in the redzone. Zach and Jesse discuss the standouts, including tight end Lance Mason. They also get into what cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes had to say about his group, namely the young guys and the plan for Nyzier Fourqurean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin returned to Camp Randall Stadium on Monday morning for the first time in fall camp. They got a bit of a scare when Billy Edwards Jr left with a knee injury. Zach and Jesse talk about that and also what backup Danny O'Neil did in his absence. They also discuss the wide receivers as a group, Nyzier Fourqurean getting a ton of 1st-team reps and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The injury bug hit the Badgers this week in Platteville with Jake Renfro going down. Zach and Jesse talk about the injury and a timetable for his return. The guys also dive into a very impressive day from Eugene Hilton Jr. and they discuss what OLB coach Matt Mitchell and the guys in his room had to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin returned to the field for practice No. 8 of fall camp on Thursday. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw, including more big plays from running back Dilin Jones. They also talk about what the carry distribution could look like in the backfield, as well as what they heard from the defensive linemen about their transformation this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin started their second week of fall camp in Platteville on Monday morning. Zach and Jesse were there and discuss everything they saw, including more good things from Darrion Dupree, the offensive line becoming more solidified and other standouts from the sixth practice. The guys also talk about what OL coach AJ Blazek had to say and they answer some listener questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is through three days of practice and getting Friday off, so Zach and Jesse go through what they've seen so far and discuss where some of the position battles stand. They also discuss the Nyzier Fourqurean situation following his filing of an amended complaint against the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin was on the field for a second time in fall camp on Wednesday morning. Zach and Jesse discuss the rain-filled practice, including good days from QB Danny O'Neil, a trio of pass rushers and RB Dilin Jones. The guys also get into what WRs coach Jordan Reid had to say about his room overall, excitement for Trech Kekahuna and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers were on the field for the first time of fall camp on Tuesday morning. Zach and Jesse breakdown what they saw, including a nice start for quarterback Billy Edwards, competition to be his backup, Nyzier Fourqurean practicing, playmakers at inside linebacker, and interesting move along the offensive line and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach is back from Big Ten Media Days and is joined by Jesse to discuss some more of what was heard in Las Vegas. That includes JJ Watt’s message to the team of not being proud of the program right now, Jesse’s story on Mason Reiger and some questions fans have as the team gets ready for fall camp. Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh also joins the show to discuss where the program is right now and the constantly evolving world of college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second day of Big Ten Media Days featured Wisconsin's Luke Fickell, along with three of his players -- QB Billy Edwards Jr, center Jake Renfro and cornerback Ricardo Hallman. Zach is in Las Vegas to discuss Fickell's comments on Nyzier Fourqurean, players not ready to take part in fall camp, his praise for Tackett Curtis and Christian Alliegro, and more. Then Edwards Jr, Hallman and Renfro join for extended interviews as they prep for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Big Ten media poll has the Badgers finishing 12th in the conference. The guys discuss what it means, if anything, considering how much all the teams change from year to year. Then they continue their fall camp preview by looking at the defense and the biggest questions facing Wisconsin on that side of the ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin got tough news Wednesday when an injunction that would have allowed Nyzier Fourqurean to play this fall got overturned. Zach and Jesse discuss the news and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into revelation that Beau Pribula was slated to visit Wisconsin before Billy Edwards committed, they do their Fall Camp preview of the TEs and OL, and they talk about UW's bracket of greatest games since 2000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall camp is about three weeks away. Zach and Jesse jump into their previews by going over the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. The guys also go deeper on the 2027 recruits from the state, which includes three composite 4-star players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin landed a pair of 4-star recruits in Jayden Petit and Amari Latimer. The guys discuss those huge commitments, including what the Badgers are getting in the duo. They also get into what differences you can expect from Jeff Grimes and his offense. They close the show talking about about the huge gains made by Nick Clayton, the freaks that are Cade Yacamelli and Austin Brown, and initial impressions of new left tackle Davis Heinzen. Sign up for BadgerConnect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin and the Varsity Collective sued Miami last week over the Xavier Lucas situation. The guy that had the story first, Yahoo's Ross Dellenger, joins the show to discuss what's at stake for Wisconsin and the Big Ten. Zach and Jesse also discuss Trech Kekahuna's journey back to Madison, the latest on the 2026 recruiting class and new in-state offers in the 2027 class. Subscribe to BadgerConnectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is still in the midst of a busy month of recruiting. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss where things stand for the Badgers with a number of key players. Then they talk about the arrival of LB Mason Posa and what he could be for Wisconsin. They close the show breaking down Jesse's workout with the team. Subscribe to BadgerConnectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badger247's Evan Flood joins the show to talk RB Amari Latimer's recruitment, where Wisconsin stands with other top targets, another big official visit weekend, impact of on-field results and a high school coach knocks Wisconsin's in-state recruiting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys open the show with Jesse announcing his new gig and what it means for Wisconsin fans and the show. Then they get into the three new commits in the 2026 recruiting class and then continue their fullback series with Jackson Acker joining the show. Join Badger ConnectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s official visit season! Zach and Jesse discuss some of the prospects coming to Madison this weekend, including running back Amari Latimer. Then they get into some of the questions still facing the Badgers as they get ready for fall camp in a couple months. The conversations with former fullbacks continues with Mason Stokke stopping by. The guys close with some talk about some potential changes to the transfer portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With it being very easy to be negative after the first two years of the Fickell era, Zach and Jesse go all positive in this episode and look at what happens if everything goes right in year No. 3. They go position by position to discuss best case scenarios for certain players and what's the best record fans can expect. Then former Wisconsin fullback Bradie Ewing joins the show to reminisce about his career, including epic games against Ohio State and Iowa in 2010.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is under the most pressure of anyone this fall, but there are a number of players that have their share of pressure too. Zach and Jesse discuss some of them, including quarterback Billy Edwards and cornerback Ricardo Hallman. Then Zach is joined by former Badgers fullback Matt Bernstein. The guys close the show by talking about the latest commit in the 2026 class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fickell spoke with ESPN's Pete Thamel this week and said Wisconsin now has an 'identity that fits' them. Zach and Jesse discuss Fickell's comments before getting into some Overreaction, er No? and finishing with a couple leftover draft questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring practice is in the books. Zach and Jesse give their big picture takeaways, hand out some spring superlatives, discuss what it means that just two Badgers got drafted and close talking about the latest transfer portal additions. Follow the show on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans got a chance to see the Badgers for the first time this spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in the Spring Showcase, including how the QBs played, concerns at left tackle, a true freshman LB making noise and more. They also play some Overreaction, er No? and Jesse discusses his decision to leave The Athletic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a tough couple days on the news front for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse dive into Kevin Heywood's likely season-ending injury, the departures of two recent transfer portal additions, some positives from the last couple of practices and the commitment of 3-star QB Ryan Hopkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin was on the field twice this week already. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in practice on Tuesday and Thursday. The guys also get into comments from DC Mike Tressel on what will be different about the defense this year and touch on a couple key injuries that hit on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is nearly halfway through spring practice. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen through seven practices, including several interesting position battles on the offensive side of the ball. They also tackle a ton of listener questions, including whether the Badgers make a bowl game, the position group that could take the biggest jump and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin was back from spring break on Tuesday as the team held practice No. 5 of spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw, including a notable position change, what's different about the offense, some young guys making plays, the size along the defensive line and more. They also get into 3-star OL Gavin Meier's comments about the Badgers and why he chose Minnesota instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers have been on the field for three practices in spring. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss their early impressions. They also get into how the offense looks different, some early standouts on both sides of the ball and finish with some listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin will open spring practice on Thursday. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing Luke Fickell and the Badgers as they get going. The guys also jump into the roster changes unveiled earlier this week and touch on the commitment of 2026 WR commit Tayshon Bardo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Camp is back. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest from winter workouts, including big leaps by several players. Then, QB coach Kenny Guiton joins the show to discuss his move from WRs, what he’s seen from the new trio of quarterbacks, how they fit Jeff Grimes’ offense, his philosophy in developing QBs and a little on the WRs he used to coach. The guys finish up the show talking about Jesse’s 1-on-1 with Luke Fickell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest Wisconsin quarterback -- Billy Edwards Jr -- joins the show to talk about his decision to come to the Badgers, how he fits in Jeff Grimes' offense, how he's established himself as a leader, some guys that are standing out in winter workouts and more. Zach and Jesse also discuss the addition of Marcus Sedberry as the program's general manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin cornerback Nyzer Fourqurean is (likely) back for another year. Why the court issued an injunction and what it means for the Badgers. Meanwhile, GM Max Stienecker is headed to USC's recruiting department. What kind of impact does it have on Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes to discuss the install of his offense, what he's seen from the QBs so far, his thoughts on being under center or in shotgun in short yardage, whether he feels pressure in turning the Badgers offense around and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers introduced their new coaches this week. Zach and Jesse discuss the offense that OC Jeff Grimes wants to install, Kenny Guiton's move from WRs coach to QB coach, the hire of Jordan Reid as WRs coach and the promotion of Jack Cooper to coach the safeties. They also get into some of the latest transfer portal moves, which players in the 2026 are coming for Junior Day and a question about Luke Fickell best and worst case scenarios for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin finally ended its silence on the Xavier Lucas situation. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest developments in what is becoming a national story that could have a significant impact on college athletics. They also dive into some transfer portal superlatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is more than two years into the Luke Fickell era. Zach and Jesse grade it on seven different categories and give it an overall grade. They also dive into Jesse's projected two-deep on defense and special teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.