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The two seed Badgers are in Lincoln, Nebraska taking on Texas A&M. The back and forth battle goes the way of the Badgers with a five set thriller, Wisconsin wins it in the fifth.

Ari Temkin of the Big 12 radio network joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around to give his insight into the Badgers hiring former Kansas OC Jeff Grimes. Ari discusses Grimes' results over the past three years between Baylor and Kansas, how Grimes' offensive philosophy running a wide zone scheme will fit for the Badgers (in the passing game, rushing game, and recruiting), and why Grimes is leaving Kansas after just one season with the Jayhawks!

Mark Tauscher joins Jim and Matt to talk about the Badgers finding their new offensive coordinator in Jeff Grimes from Kansas. Tausch discusses his sit-down interview with coach Grimes, his experience as an offensive line coach, and what surprised him about how Grimes connected with head coach Luke Fickell. Jim also asks Tausch how last season's three lopsided losses to the Badgers rivals could change their philosophy in recruiting and the transfer portal, and Matt asks Tausch if the Badgers QB play will improve and if next year's starter is on the roster after the news that Braedyn Locke entered the transfer portal today. Jim also asks Tausch for his thoughts on the breaking news that Bill Belichick is becoming the next head coach of North Carolina football and what NFL skills that the legendary coach could bring to the ever-evolving college game. They wrap up discussing the Packers, if Jordan Love needs to go on a hot streak for the Packers to make a playoff run, and how does Green Bay bounce back following a physical game against Detroit heading into this Sunday versus Seattle.

The 2nd seeded Badgers host the 7 seed Georgia Tech in the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament. The Yellow Jackets stung the Badgers early, but Wisconsin rallies back to win in 4 sets, 3-1 and advice to the Sweet Sixteen.

The Badgers open the NCAA Tournament with a 3 set sweep over the Fairfield Stags.

Former Badger and current member of Seahawks Football Operations, LaMar "Soup" Campbell, joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around to talk about the Badgers losing their bowl streak and being swept by all 3 rivals, Luke Fickell's messaging to players and fans, his experience with player development and identification while working in NFL personnel departments, and maintaining what made Badgers football strong while adapting to modern college football.

The 7th ranked Badgers wrap up their final match of the regular season with a 4 set victory over the Michigan State Spartans.

The Badgers get a scare before Thanksgiving going 5 sets with the Buckeyes. Wisconsin comes away with the victory winning it in 5.

Former Badgers player and DB coach, Ben Strickland, joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around to talk about the Axe game versus Minnesota, his legendary moment against the Gophers in 2005, the current state of the Badgers program, in-state recruiting for high school coaches, and acknowledging the past while embracing the future for Wisconsin football! Also, the Badgers gained a commitment from four-star QB recruit Carter Smith.

The Badgers head to Lincoln looking to avenge their lose to Nebraska earlier in the month... The Cornhuskers where just to much for the Badgers and Wisconsin fell in 3 sets.

The 6th ranked Badgers look to avenge an early season lose at Minnesota and the Badgers win in 5 sets, coming back after being down 2-1 after 3 sets. Also the Badgers have a Silent Set with limited Play-by-Play from Jon Arias for the first 9 points of set 1.

Badgers' volleyball head coach, Kelly Sheffield and voice of the Badgers, Jon Arias are live from North and South Seafood and Smokehouse. Along with them is Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Famer, Pete Waite. They look back and Wisconsin's LA road-trip and wins over both USC and UCLA. They also look ahead to their match against Minnesota and the Silent Set. Coach Sheffield also answers some fan questions. 

Winningest QB in UW history, Joel Stave, joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around following the Badgers' 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon and Phil Longo being fired on Sunday. Joel talks with Jim about Longo's firing, the difficulties for players when changing offensive, how the Badgers can get the most out of Braedyn Locke while trying to secure a bowl berth over the final two weeks of the season, and the 10-year anniversary of Melvin Gordon's recording-setting game against Nebraska!

The #6 Badgers get back-to-back wins out in Los Angeles as they take down the UCLA Bruins in four sets at the Pauley Pavilion

The #6 Badgers get back-to-back sweeps over ranked opponents for the first time this season as they dispatch #23 USC out in Los Angeles

New ESPN Madison teammate and Badgers legend Barry Alvarez joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around to discuss the opportunity vs Oregon, the mindset to pull off an upset, fans' frustration with Luke Fickell's first two seasons, and the importance of coaching and player recruitment/retention in the NIL age!

Mark Tauscher joins Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown to discuss this Saturday's Badgers game versus No. 1 Oregon. Jim asks Tausch what are the keys to pulling off a major upset versus the Ducks, and would it be a bigger upset for the Badgers to win or the Packers to lose. They also discuss Braedyn Locke's status with the program. They review he comments from impatient Badgers fan Ben Brust and Barstool Big Cat's rebuttal on KBN today. Tausch discusses the dangers of being too impatient and the value of giving things time -- unlike the Bears franchise...

The 7th ranked Badgers get the upset over #3 Penn State. Winning back - to - back matches with sweeps.

Game 1 of a back-to-back for Badgers is a 3 set sweep over Iowa. Up next for Wisconsin is a top ten battle against #3 Penn State.

ESPN Wisconsin Coaches Week - Alex Strouf chats with Wisconsin Head Coach Greg Gard about the upcoming college basketball season.

Badgers volleyball star Anna Smrek joins Jesse Nelson to discuss to discuss the team's season so far, the development of young players like Charlie Fuerbringer, taking on No. 3 Penn State at the Field House this weekend, and more!

The Badgers bounce back after their lose to Nebraska with a three set sweep over Illinois.

#7 Wisconsin falls in 3 sets to the 2nd ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Former Packer and Hawkeye offensive lineman, Bryan Bulaga, joins to discuss the Heartland Trophy game (not the Freedom Trophy), whether Iowa and Wisconsin are still true peers in the Big Ten, his outside perspective of the Badgers as they continue their identity change under Luke Fickell, the mixed feelings from Iowa fans about the state of their program under Brian Ferentz, and he gives his predictions for this Saturday's game at Kinnick Stadium!

The 8th ranked take an 8 match winning steak into 10th ranked Purdue and get a 3 set sweep over the Boilermakers.

The #8 Badgers were out in Bloomington looking for their 18th straight victory over the Indiana Hoosiers. Jon Arias and Jess Williams have the call of Kelly Sheffield's record breaking 306th career win!

Ben Brust joins Jum Rutledge on the Jump Around ahead of Badger football's primetime matchup versus No. 3 Penn State! Ben talks with Jim about this year's Badger basketball roster, Greg Gard in the transfer portal era, and his thoughts on Saturday's football game versus Penn State!

A record setting night for the Wisconsin Badgers as they are at the Michigan Wolverines. The Badgers set a new 4 set record with 21 blocks! And head coach Kelly Sheffield earns win number 305 with Wisconsin tie the most in school history.

The #9 Badgers host #11 Oregon in a rematch of last years Regional Final. The Badgers win it in 4 sets with all 3 wins being a score of 25-19.

Badgers running back great and UW Athletic Hall of Famer, Montee Ball, joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around ahead of the Badgers' game at Northwestern! They discuss the Badgers' back-to-back wins, his list of the top-5 running backs in UW history, playing with two other all-time greats in Melvin Gordon and James White, and what it's playing on the road versus Northwestern!

Mark Tauscher joins Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown to discuss the Badger football's upcoming game at Northwestern and the Packers signing kicker Brandon McManus. Jim starts by asking Tausch if Saturday's game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is a trap game, and Molly asks about how visiting teams get energized when walking into small/sleepy stadiums like Northwestern's. Molly also talks to Tausch whether her husband is cheating on her by listening to a different sports radio show, and Tausch wants to know if Molly WANTS her husband to listen to JM&M! Plus, how impressed was Tausch by the Badgers 42-7 win at Rutgers?

The 9th ranked Badgers continue their sweep-streak with a 5th sweep in a row; winning in 3 sets over Northwestern.

A block party for the Badgers as they record 13 blocks and sweep their fourth opponent in a row.

Wisconsin Volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield joins Jon Arias for a look back on a winning weekend back at the Fieldhouse for the Badgers, as well as looks ahead as a four-match homestand continues in Madison.

Badgers legend and 2014 Doak Walker Award winner, Melvin Gordon, is scheduled to joins Jim Rutledge discuss the Badgers' running game, and the the ongoing transition to Phil Longo's offense. They also talk about how Melvin looks at college football today in the NIL era, his record-setting performances against Nebraska and in the 2015 Outback Bowl, and winning a Super Bowl with the Chiefs, as well as who he sees as the greatest Badgers RB of all time and what his advice would be for this current Badgers program.

The 9th ranked Wisconsin Badgers host the undefeated Washington Huskies. The Badgers take care of business in 3 sets and hand Washington their first lose.

Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield joins Jon Arias as the Badgers three-match road trip to open Big Ten play comes to a close and the Badgers return home to face undefeated Washington in the conference home opener. Also, Coach Sheffield celebrates career win #300 at Wisconsin!

Badgers football legend and three-time Super Bowl champion, James White, joins to discuss the Badgers' struggles to transition to a new offense under Phil Longo, the team's 38-21 loss to USC and upcoming game versus Purdue, and Braelon Allen's cryptic tweet about his last season with the program and more of the outside noise surrounding the program!

The 9th ranked Wisconsin Badgers wrap up their 3 match road stand at Rutgers and win it in 3 straight 3-0.

The Badgers rebound after a tough lose at Minnesota earlier in the week with a 3-0 win over Northwestern.

The Wisconsin Badgers are preparing for their conference opener against USC. As double-digit underdogs for the second game in a row, how will this game against the Trojans set them up for the remainder of this Big Ten schedule? Plus, Luke Fickell says the Badgers are leaving the door open for Tyler Van Dyke to return next season, and can the Badgers base their new identity in the defense under Mike Tressel? How does Matt Sluka's NIL dispute with UNLV impact the landscape of the transfer portal moving forward? Former NFL head coach and new Badgers football senior advisor, Jack Del Rio, joins to discuss his new role with Luke Fickell's staff, the Badgers defense and more!

The 7th ranked Badgers start their B1G season off on the road at the 16th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Badgers had chances to win on the road, but couldn't close it out as they fall 3-2.