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The Wisconsin Badgers revamp their quarterback room and push for Big Ten relevance—can Luke Fickell's squad handle the pressure of a make-or-break season? Brian Smith and Ryan Herrings spotlight the reshaped QB depth chart led by Colton Joseph and top recruit Ryan Hopkins, exploring whether new transfer portal additions and fresh recruits finally solve the Badgers' passing game woes. Analysis covers Kevin Haywood's critical role on the offensive line, wide receiver depth concerns, and the new-look secondary featuring Javan Robinson and Bryce West. The hosts weigh in on Wisconsin's NIL spending, defensive front improvements, and whether eight wins is a realistic benchmark. With pivotal matchups against Notre Dame, USC, and Iowa looming, questions swirl: Will this deeper, more athletic roster spark a turnaround—or will frustration linger if signature wins remain elusive? Don't miss this candid assessment of Wisconsin's outlook and Luke Fickell's future. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/[LOCKEDON] and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won't last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that's why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who's hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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2 hours and 21 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Michigan's Nonconference and Big Ten Teams 18-15 Starts at 0:54 We welcome in Alex Drain to go over Michigan's nonconference games and the rest of the Big Ten. Western Michigan Pretty good for a MAC team, they won the MAC last year.  Last year they were an offensively driven team, but they've lost their defensive coordinator to the LA Chargers. They have big offensive linemen (including Ben Roebuck). Michigan's questions at defensive tackle and linebacker will get an early test.  UTEP It's bad. Like... really bad. They're starting over with FCS guys.  Oklahoma They get John Mateer back (which can be good or bad at any given moment). His stats in the second half of last year weren't great, how much of that was because of injury? He's an athlete when he has to run the ball. They bring back All-SEC WR Isaiah Sategna. Their run game overall was really bad, it brought down their overall offensive SP+ to 51st. Current SP+ projections are 27th. Cole Sullivan might not even start. The starting line is Michigan -2.5 so consider it a toss-up. 18 - Purdue 7-29 in the last three years since losing Jeff Brohm, and there's not much optimism going into this year either. Their schedule might be a little easier at least. This is year two of a coach starting over for Baryy Odom. Can you name the Michigan player who is a projected starter for Purdue?  17 - Michigan State Pat Fitzgerald is... a weird hire. They bring back QB Alessio Milivojevic for some continuity, also PFF really likes UConn RB Cam Edwards. The offensive line looks okay-ish. However, Fred Moore is a projected starter. Do they get four wins?  16 - Rutgers Nobody cares about them except for Bryan Mac. Last year they had their best offense since 2007 but their defense was 131st in success rate. They have KJ Duff who has a claim for the 2nd best wide receiver in the Big Ten. The offense is projected at 37th in SP+, the defense at 90th.  15 - Maryland Someone always has to die in the Maryland preview. They're #2 in returning production in SP+. Give Locksley some credit for returning a lot of young and talented players. A nonconference game against James Franklin's Virginia Tech could be exciting.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Big Ten Teams 14-8 Starts at 38:57 14 - Northwestern They have Chip Kelly and a new stadium (we all liked Ryan Field, though). They start with South Dakota State and then get a week two bye, oddly enough. Can they fix Aidan Chiles? They have some returning wide receivers that are decent.  13 - Wisconsin The shell of Wisconsin, the week they though Luke Fickell would get fired he got an extension. They bring in QB Colton Joseph, the Sun Belt player of the year. Old Wisconsin would never have to go into the portal for a running back. By extending Fickell they gave him a bigger NIL budget which he used to get seven defensive starters. 12 - UCLA They have a new coach. The weird Deshaun Foster era ended before it started. Bob Chesney comes in from James Madison. Nico Iamaleava comes back (for better or worse). James Madison was in the playoffs last year, you might recall. There is a lot of reason to be optimistic about this hire. Semaj Morgan is there!  11 - Nebraska They did not get year-three Matt Rhule, there was no lift-off and Raiola left. They picked up QB Anthony Colandrea from Virginia. They need a new RB. They're on their 4th defensive coordinator in five years, despite a soft schedule they still finished 7-6 last year. It feels like another 7-5 ish season. Is that Matt Rhule or is that just Nebraska now?  10 - Minnesota 68% returning production. They're always around here and they always win a bowl game. QB Drake Lindsey is appearing on 1st round mock drafts?? They're projecting 71st on offense and 24th on defense. They're Minnesota.  9 - Illinois They lose Luke Altmyer to the Detroit Lions and bring in Katin Houser (MSU plays three of their former QBs). Only one starter returns on the offensive line. They bring in Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator, he left Montana claiming college football wasn't fun anymore and then took this job five days later. He might be their Wink. The defense needs to be fixed up a bit. 8 - Washington They forcibly detained QB Demond Williams for another year so... I guess we'll see how that goes. Last year he could just toss it up to Denzel Boston but he's out the door. They bring in a RB from Oregon and Christian Moss from Kennesaw State. Four of five starters return on the offensive line which could be solid. They lost some pretty good guys in the secondary, defensive tackle is still worrying since they have FCS and MAC guys to plug in positions. Their schedule is very favorable, they could even sneak into the playoffs (and get demolished). 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 1:19:11 Takes hotter than the hottest hot take that anyone has ever given the Sklars after one of their shows.  7 - Iowa They're Iowa. They haven't had an SP+ defense worse than 6th since 2018. They got all the way up to 37th last year in offensive SP+ (turns out Brian Ferentz was not good at offensive coordination). There are some all-Big Ten guys on the offensive line. Do they have any receivers? Ehhh. They have tight ends. Seth read three preview magazines and they all listed different starting QBs. They lost a lot on defense but they always rebuild. This could be a worrying game for Michigan (if Iowa can score).  6 - Penn State Well, the good news is last year they weren't as bad as they looked. Despite everything that happened they were close to beating Indiana at the end of the season. Matt Campbell comes in with Rocco Becht. A lot of players came over from Iowa State, it's just a matter of how quickly they can fit it all together. Their schedule is a joke, they could even sneak into the playoff or the Big Ten title game. Michigan should still be a favorite.  5 - USC They bring back QB Jayden Maiava, but they replace Makai Lemon. The receiver conveyer belt is moving. Everybody loves Waymond (and they bring back King Miller). Their new defensive coordinator is Gary Patterson (yeah that Gary Patterson). Too bad they don't play Northwestern. They always have a top 10 offense and they just need the defense to be okay. The schedule is brutal, though. Are they just permanently the 15th best team in college football under Lincoln Riley? 4 - Michigan? See: all other content. 3 - Indiana They are the portal team now. Despite losing so many players they recruited the transfer portal like an SEC team. QB Josh Hoover comes in from TCU, he's a good conference starter. They also bring in Nick Marsh (MSU) and Shazz Preston from Tulane. Add that to Charlie Becker and their WR room is stacked (also two time winning national champion Tyler Morris!). They bring in a RB named Turbo! They reload on defense and keep their defensive coordinator. Brian is not a believer and predicts 8-4, Alex thinks they'll be really good, Seth is somewhere in between. 2 - Oregon They get Dante Moore back with the regular trope of skill position players. The offensive line is a big question mark and they replace both of their coordinators with in-house hires. The defense has some good players including one of the best corners in the country. They have a Rimmington-quality center but that's about it for the line (the starting right tackle is a true freshman). Their talent is undeniable, but can they win the big game?  1 - Ohio State Last year they had the Penn State schedule of this year. Sayin's stats looked unbelievable through 12 games, then they couldn't score against Indiana and Miami. That needs to improve. Jeremiah Smith is a generational wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr will be really good but probably not quite Jeremiah Smith's level. The offense will need to make that next step. The defense was what was considered generational on SP+. They lose 9 of 11 starters on defense but they always have a conveyer belt. They had to portal some guys, though. They'll probably take a step back on defense but the offense stepping forward probably cancels that out. The schedule is pretty brutal.    4. Lightning Round Starts at 2:09:30 Predictions! List yours in the comments. -Who will be offensive MVP? -Who will be defensive MVP? -Breakout player on offense?  -Breakout player on defense? -X-factor on offense? (Most variable in your estimation) -X-factor on defense? -Biggest strength on offense? -Biggest strength on defense?  -Biggest concern on offense? -Biggest concern on defense? -Who's your guy on offense? -Who's your guy on defense? -Michigan's record?   MUSIC: "The Latter Teens"—Vansire "Black Bear"—Hey, Nothing "Funky Fanfare"—Keith Mansfield “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

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College Football prediction season is here, and on Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 755 Josh Pate looks at intel from fall camps across the country. Next we take a look at some of the biggest lies being told in College Football. Everything from CFP expansion and conference realignment to which coaches are and aren’t good. What does the College Football hot seat picture look like this year? Can Mike Norvell survive at FSU? What about Lincoln Riley at USC and Luke Fickell at Wisconsin? Are there some names on the radar that would shock people? The JP Poll debuted for the 2026 season Thursday night and there was plenty of reaction. Where do teams like Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, and UGA stack up in comparison to LSU, Indiana, Alabama, and Miami? Josh also answers a viewer question about Lane Kiffin’s future at LSU before he’s ever coached a game. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a day off, the Badgers were back on the field inside Camp Randall Stadium on Sunday. Zach briefly touches on what he saw before BadgerExtra's Jim Polzin joins the show to discuss what he's seen over the first nine practices of fall camp. That includes what word he would use to describe Colton Joseph so far, whether Wisconsin has a WR1, the key to the defense and just how many wins does Luke Fickell need to save his job. The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Experience Taste Everyday https://brennansmarket.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we get ready for the upcoming CFB season by taking a look at which coaches are on the hot seat. From Mike Norvell, Luke Fickell, Mike Locksley, Bill Belichick and more, we give our thoughts on which college football coaches will get fired or who can survive!Let us know what YOU think in the comments!☑️TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:47 - Mike Norvell04:32 - Mike Locksley07:14 - Luke Fickell10:23 - Dave Aranda13:16 - Bill Belichick16:15 - Shane Beamer19:35 - Scott Satterfield22:38 - Seats Getting Fired30:50 - Outro

The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference's sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald's first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney's UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern's offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and the transfer portal erased the SEC's talent advantage—and should three straight national championships make the Big Ten the best conference in college football? 0:00 Big Ten Football Preview Part 2: Sleepers and Teams to Watch 1:27 Big Ten vs. SEC: Did NIL Shift College Football's Balance of Power? 11:28 Wisconsin Football Preview: Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat? 13:54 Maryland Football Preview: Can Malik Washington Lead a Breakthrough? 15:32 Illinois Football Preview: Can Bret Bielema Keep the Illini Rising? 18:42 Nebraska Football Preview: Can the Huskers Finally Break Through? 20:22 UCLA Football Preview: Bob Chesney and Nico Iamaleava 22:42 Iowa Football Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Find an Offense? 26:06 Michigan State Football Preview: The Pat Fitzgerald Era Begins 30:11 Northwestern Football Preview: New Ryan Field and Chip Kelly 34:49 Washington Football Preview: Can Demond Williams Jr. Become Elite? 40:41 Minnesota Football Preview: Drake Lindsey and Anthony Smith 48:08 Purdue and Rutgers Football Previews: Reasons for Optimism? 54:27 Best Quotes from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference's sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald's first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney's UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern's offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and the transfer portal erased the SEC's talent advantage—and should three straight national championships make the Big Ten the best conference in college football? 0:00 Big Ten Football Preview Part 2: Sleepers and Teams to Watch 1:27 Big Ten vs. SEC: Did NIL Shift College Football's Balance of Power? 11:28 Wisconsin Football Preview: Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat? 13:54 Maryland Football Preview: Can Malik Washington Lead a Breakthrough? 15:32 Illinois Football Preview: Can Bret Bielema Keep the Illini Rising? 18:42 Nebraska Football Preview: Can the Huskers Finally Break Through? 20:22 UCLA Football Preview: Bob Chesney and Nico Iamaleava 22:42 Iowa Football Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Find an Offense? 26:06 Michigan State Football Preview: The Pat Fitzgerald Era Begins 30:11 Northwestern Football Preview: New Ryan Field and Chip Kelly 34:49 Washington Football Preview: Can Demond Williams Jr. Become Elite? 40:41 Minnesota Football Preview: Drake Lindsey and Anthony Smith 48:08 Purdue and Rutgers Football Previews: Reasons for Optimism? 54:27 Best Quotes from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin fall camp is underway, and we're breaking down everything we've seen, heard and learned through the first week. We'll be joined by insiders who have been at practice to discuss the early standouts, key position battles, players making a move, areas of strength and any concerns starting to emerge. Who's generating buzz? Which position groups look deeper than expected? And what are we learning about Luke Fickell's 2026 Badgers? Topics include: Wisconsin football fall camp, Luke Fickell, early camp standouts, position battles, depth chart developments and more. Follow The Bucky Report: X/Twitter: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport Like, subscribe and follow for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Intro5:46 Ohio State19:59 Oregon27:31 Indiana37:08 Michigan51:28 Big Ten Sleepers, Overrated Teams & Best Bets52:14 USC58:06 UCLA1:00:48 Wisconsin1:03:24 OVERRATED 1:07:36 Nebraska1:16:34 Maryland1:20:35 Penn State Best Bet1:23:35 Big Ten Championship Predictions1:24:27 OutroThe Kast is here to discuss and react to the latest action in College Football!Our Sponsors USE CODE “KARTERKAST” AT SEATGEEK FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASESeatGeek.comSocial MediaTwitter: @karterkast @karterb8 @connor_sparrow @wilkersonadylanTikTok: @karterkast Instagram: @karterkast Hosted by: Karter BaughanGuests: Connor Sparrow and Dylan Wilkerson #collegefootball #CFB #football #sports #bigten 2026 Big Ten football, 2026 Big Ten football preview, Big Ten football predictions, Big Ten preview 2026, college football 2026, college football predictions, Big Ten championship predictions, Big Ten conference preview, Big Ten power rankings, Big Ten win totals, Big Ten best bets, Big Ten sleepers, Big Ten overrated teams, College Football Playoff predictions, CFP predictions 2026, Oregon football, Oregon Ducks football, Oregon Big Ten champions, Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, Ohio State football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio State 2026, Ohio State overrated, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Day, Arthur Smith Ohio State, Indiana football, Indiana Hoosiers football, Indiana national champions, Curt Cignetti, Josh Hoover, Michigan football, Michigan Wolverines football, Bryce Underwood, Kyle Whittingham Michigan, Jay Hill Michigan, Michigan Big Ten championship, USC football, USC Trojans football, Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava, USC sleeper team, Penn State football, Penn State Nittany Lions, Matt Campbell Penn State, Rocco Becht, Penn State win total, Nebraska football, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Nebraska over 6.5 wins, Wisconsin football, Wisconsin Badgers, Luke Fickell, Wisconsin sleeper, UCLA football, Iowa football, Illinois football, Washington football, Big Ten title game, Oregon vs Indiana, Oregon vs USC, Oregon vs Michigan, Ohio State schedule, Ohio State 8-4, Ohio State 9-3, Oregon national championship, Indiana repeat champions, Michigan playoff chances, USC playoff chances, Penn State playoff chances, Big Ten quarterback rankings, best Big Ten quarterbacks, Big Ten transfer portal, Big Ten returning production, Big Ten schedule analysis, Big Ten football podcast, college football podcast, KarterKast, KarterKast college football, 2026 college football preview, Big Ten predictions and picks, Big Ten betting picks, Big Ten conference winner, Big Ten playoff teams, can Ohio State win the Big Ten, can Indiana repeat, is USC underrated, is Penn State overrated

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview with a closer look at nine teams, beginning with the three programs most likely to determine the conference championship. Oregon has assembled another loaded roster, but is this finally the year Dan Lanning’s program gets over the hump? Can Ohio State maintain its defensive standard while building a new offensive identity under Arthur Smith? And how successfully can defending national champion Indiana reload around Josh Hoover and a wave of transfer portal additions? We make our Big Ten championship predictions and examine the questions that could separate Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana once the College Football Playoff race begins. Then we turn toward the conference’s crowded middle. Is Iowa’s favorable schedule enough to overcome another uncertain quarterback situation? Can Washington’s promising but unproven roster deliver against better competition? And what happens when Nebraska pairs the unpredictable Anthony Colandrea with Dana Holgorsen? We also discuss the stakes surrounding Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Greg Schiano’s attempt to rebuild the Rutgers defense and Purdue’s difficult path toward meaningful progress. Plus: a spirited disagreement over Iowa, a possible resurgences for the RVO offense, suspicious Rutgers sandwich spots, the official installation of Ty as Chief Colandrea Officer, and more.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall camp has officially arrived, and we're breaking down everything we learned from Big Ten Media Days before the Wisconsin Badgers hit the practice field. We discuss the biggest takeaways from Luke Fickell and the players who represented Wisconsin in Chicago, the position battles we'll be watching throughout camp, which players we're most excited to see, and the biggest storylines that could shape Wisconsin's 2026 season. With practice set to begin, what questions need answers? Who's ready for a breakout season? And what should Badger fans be paying the closest attention to over the next few weeks? We cover it all on this episode of The Bucky Report. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. You can find The Bucky Report on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage: X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport Keywords: Wisconsin Badgers, Wisconsin Football, Luke Fickell, Colton Joseph, Kevin Heywood, Mason Posa, Cooper Catalano, Javan Robinson, Big Ten Media Days, Wisconsin Fall Camp, Fall Camp Preview, Position Battles, College Football, Big Ten Football, The Bucky Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this college football podcast episode, we open our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview by zooming out before diving into the individual team breakdowns. The conference has produced the last three national champions, enters the season with another wave of major coaching and coordinator changes, and features a surprising number of familiar quarterbacks. We sort all 18 Big Ten teams into contender tiers and ask whether Ohio State, Oregon and defending national champion Indiana have separated from the field. Is USC talented enough to overcome its schedule and lingering defensive questions? Could Penn State, Michigan, Washington or Iowa emerge as the conference’s fourth College Football Playoff team? And how much faith should we place in new systems, new play callers and transfer quarterbacks across the league? We also work through the crowded middle of the conference, where favorable schedules, volatile quarterbacks and major rebuilds make almost every projection feel negotiable. Plus: Sweet Lady Schedule, the Big Ten’s overarching theme of faith, Bob Chesney’s elite hairline, a renewed commitment to the Minnesota Support Zoom, and a fun announcement about the show's place in the college football media sphere. Timestamps:00:00 — Intro & Show News07:35 — The Big Ten’s three-year heater10:15 — New head coaches, coordinators and familiar quarterbacks15:46 — The Big Ten’s Big Three21:33 — The quest for a fourth playoff team25:54 — Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana and... USC?40:16 — Who's Next?41:12 — The potential for a 10-2 Iowa48:15 — The Illinois contender debate52:56 — Penn State’s reset with Matt Campbell58:57 — Michigan begins the Kyle Whittingham era1:02:04 — Washington’s next step under Jedd Fisch1:07:34 — Minnesota and Nebraska1:15:45 — UCLA’s Bob Chesney rebuild1:22:03 — Wisconsin, Luke Fickell and a friendlier schedule1:27:02 — Maryland’s upside and unresolved questions1:30:48 — Northwestern, Rutgers, Michigan State and PurdueSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Ten isn't hiding its confidence anymore—and Tito is here for every shot fired.On this edition of Buckeyes Daily Blitz, Tito reacts to the conference flexing on the SEC after winning three straight national championships. He also calls out Indiana's embarrassingly soft nonconference schedule and examines whether Ohio State's road trip to USC could become the Buckeyes' biggest trap game of 2026.Plus, the pressure is building on Lincoln Riley, Luke Fickell and Matt Rhule. How many seven- or eight-win seasons should Nebraska tolerate before taking another swing? Tito also delivers the latest on Ohio State basketball's Puerto Rico trip and upcoming exhibitions against Butler and Cincinnati.Watch Buckeyes Daily Blitz with Tito and get more Ohio State coverage at FanStreamSportsOhio.com.Subscribe, turn on notifications and join the conversation!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We're a week out from the start of fall camp. Zach and Jesse dive into what happened at Big Ten Media Days, including Luke Fickell's meeting with Chris McIntosh last year. They also hit on Ryan Hopkins, the wide receiver room and some potential breakout players The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Experience Taste Everyday https://brennansmarket.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant reacts to the latest surrounding Tarik Skubal in advance of the MLB trade deadline and shares the most interesting things from Packers camp day 2. Jim Polzin joins to talk about Luke Fickell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football is back as every team has now officially reported to camp. We talk entrances and training camp storylines with some re-signings and more (00:00:00-00:33:04). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Justin Herbert's engagement, LIV is dead and more (00:33:04-00:51:16). Mt Rushmore of things you hated as a kid but love as an adult (00:51:16-01:10:13). Wisconsin Head Coach Luke Fickell joins the show to talk about the future of the Badgers program, the first 3 years and not running from the fight, the last time he wrestled and tons more (01:10:13-01:41:12). USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley joins the show to talk about his 5th year at USC, Heisman QB's, his brisket cooking, Mike Leach and more (01:41:12-01:59:57). Greg Schiano joins us to talk about his second go around at rebuilding Rutgers, chopping wood, being a new cat owner and more (01:59:57-02:15:10). We finish with guys on chicksYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

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Grant reacts to Luke Fickell's message at Big 10 Media Days and another missed opportunity by the Packers brass on the opening day of training camp. Jesse Temple joins to talk Badgers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How dangerous is UCLA in 2026? Zaid from Bruin Source joins us to break down the Bruins, the start of the Bob Chesney era, and what Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Badgers will face at the Rose Bowl in October It's the latest edition of Know Your Foe on The Bucky Report! Follow The Bucky Report: YouTube: @TheBuckyReport X/Twitter: @TheBuckyReport TikTok: @thebuckyreport Instagram: @thebuckyreport   Follow the hosts on X: Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ BRUIN SOURCE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruin-source/id1477992528 Please like, subscribe, and follow for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage. UCLA football, Wisconsin football, Bob Chesney, Luke Fickell, Big Ten football, 2026 college football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2026 Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday in Chicago, with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti addressing the future of the league and college sports on the whole, and then six Big Ten head coaches previewing their team's season, including USC's Lincoln Riley, Penn State's Matt Campbell, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Illinois' Bret Bielema, Rutgers' Greg Schiano, and Wisconsin's Luke Fickell.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest storylines they're interested in learning about this week, what you can expect to see and hear, and much more.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today. 

Luke Fickell and the Badgers were first up at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday. Zach chats with Colten Bartholomew from the Wisconsin State Journal on what Fickell had to say during his time with the media. Then safety Matt Jung, edge rusher Sebastian Cheeks and wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr join the show. The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Experience Taste Everyday https://brennansmarket.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant reacts to Ed Policy's performance at the shareholders meeting and Fickell's comments at Big 10 Media Days. Is Lambeau different than other NFL stadiums? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajeev catches up with Badger247's Nick Osen for a quick conversation from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. They break down the latest Wisconsin football storylines, key takeaways from Luke Fickell and what to watch as the Badgers prepare for the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 season is almost here—and it's time to set the lines. On this episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin make their picks on 24 Wisconsin football over/unders, including: Will the Badgers win more than 6.5 games? Can Colton Joseph transform the offense? Will Wisconsin average more than 4.7 yards per carry? How many turnovers will the defense force? Can the Badgers get Paul Bunyan's Axe and the Heartland Trophy back in the cabinet? How many receiving touchdowns will Wisconsin's tight ends produce? We debate the offense, defense, key players, season expectations and several fun rapid-fire props along the way. Make your picks in the comments and let us know where you're taking the over—and where you're hammering the under. Find The Bucky Report on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Please like, subscribe and follow for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football coverage. Wisconsin football, Wisconsin Badgers football, Wisconsin football 2026, Wisconsin football predictions, Wisconsin football over unders, Wisconsin Badgers season preview, Wisconsin football win total, Wisconsin football offense, Wisconsin football defense, Wisconsin football podcast, The Bucky Report, Luke Fickell, Jeff Grimes, Colton Joseph, Abu Sama, Mason Posa, Cooper Catalano, Eugene Hilton, Kevin Heywood, Sebastian Cheeks, Wisconsin rushing attack, Wisconsin passing offense, Wisconsin forced turnovers, Wisconsin defensive sacks, Wisconsin tight ends, Wisconsin football recruiting, Wisconsin football roster, Camp Randall, Big Ten football, Big Ten football 2026, college football predictions, college football over unders, Paul Bunyan's Axe, Heartland Trophy, Jump Around Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Richard conduct the second annual Coach Firing/Retirement/Departure Confidence Draft, assigning point values to 27 FBS coaches based on how likely they are to leave their jobs after the 2026 season, either because they got fired or retired. (Poachings are not included.) Last year, Alex scored a narrow victory thanks to his bold and successful pick of Kyle Whittingham to be out at Utah after the season. Can Richard fight back?The board runs in order of tenure, from Kirk Ferentz's 28th year at Iowa to Bill Belichick's second at North Carolina, and produces wide gaps on Joe Moorhead, Mike Norvell, Luke Fickell, and the exact meaning of a Lincoln Riley departure. In this episode, we cover these coaches in order:• 5:23: Kirk Ferentz at Iowa• 6:21: Troy Calhoun at Air Force• 7:54: Dabo Swinney at Clemson• 9:39: Dave Doeren at NC State• 11:01: Pat Narduzzi at Pitt• 12:15: Mike Locksley at Maryland• 14:27: Mike Norvell at Florida State• 15:32: Ricky Rahne at Old Dominion• 16:11: Shane Beamer at South Carolina• 18:12: Steve Sarkisian at Texas• 20:34: Sonny Cumbie at Louisiana Tech• 21:50: Joe Moorhead at Akron• 23:49: Timmy Chang at Hawaii• 24:39: Tony Elliott at Virginia• 27:01: Lincoln Riley at USC• 29:04: Sonny Dykes at TCU• 30:35: Brent Venables at Oklahoma• 31:53: Deion Sanders at Colorado• 33:43: Luke Fickell at Wisconsin• 34:40: Jamey Chadwell at Liberty• 35:35: Matt Rhule at Nebraska• 37:05: Bill O'Brien at Boston College• 38:41: Kalen DeBoer at Alabama• 40:14: Scotty Walden at UTEP• 40:50: Derek Mason at Middle Tennessee• 40:53: Dell McGee at Georgia State• 42:00: Bill Belichick at North CarolinaNote: We unintentionally omitted Baylor's Dave Aranda from this draft. We will come back to him in the Big 12 preview later this summer.Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

It's time to Know Your Foe as we take a deep dive into the USC Trojans ahead of their trip to Madison to face the Wisconsin Badgers in 2026. Ryan Dyrud from the USC LAFB Podcast joins the show to break down everything Badger fans need to know about Lincoln Riley's team. We discuss USC's biggest offseason additions and departures, the state of the Trojans' roster, expectations for the offense and defense, and whether this could finally be the season USC emerges as a legitimate Big Ten contender. Plus, where does USC have the biggest advantage against Wisconsin—and where could the Badgers create problems? Follow The Bucky Report for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage, and be sure to check out Ryan's work with the USC LAFB Podcast. #WisconsinBadgers #USCFootball #BadgersFootball #WisconsinFootball #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #USCTrojans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-CBS Sports put out their annual Hot Seat list for every D1 coach---with 1 being low pressure and 5 being extreme pressure to win---Matt Rhule sits right in the middle at a ‘3,' which means ‘pressure is mounting'-Who is at a 5? Baylor's Dave Aranda, Wisconsin's Luke Fickell, and Florida State's Mike Norvell, with Maryland's Mike Locksley justbehind at 4.9…were any other ratings surprising?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Can Wisconsin's offense finally take off in 2026?   In this full Wisconsin football offensive preview, Rajeev and Justin break down Jeff Grimes' system, what the Badgers' offensive identity should look like, and whether Colton Joseph can unlock the version of this offense Wisconsin fans have been waiting to see.   We project the depth chart at quarterback, offensive line, running back, wide receiver and tight end—identifying the biggest strength and concern at every position. Plus, we hand out offensive superlatives, predict the run-pass split, name potential breakout players and debate who may be overrated, underrated and under the most pressure.   Can Wisconsin establish a clear identity, produce more explosive plays and finally become a dangerous Big Ten offense? Or will the same questions follow the Badgers into another season?   Subscribe for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage!   Follow The Bucky Report: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport https://x.com/RajeevBadgers https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ   Topics covered: Wisconsin football 2026, Luke Fickell, Jeff Grimes' offense, Colton Joseph, Abu Sama III, Darrion Dupree, Eugene Hilton Jr., Kevin Heywood, Austin Kawecki, Jacob Harris, the projected offensive depth chart, offensive line, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, breakout players and Big Ten expectations.   #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #ColtonJoseph #JeffGrimes #LukeFickell Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Wisconsin football opens the 2026 season with a massive matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and we're kicking off our Know Your Foe series by breaking down everything Badger fans need to know about the Fighting Irish.Rajeev and Justin are joined by Tyler Wojciak from the Locked On Irish podcast to preview Notre Dame's roster, key players, biggest strengths, and the questions still surrounding Marcus Freeman's team. Tyler explains why this Notre Dame roster is absolutely loaded heading into 2026, but also dives into the issues the Irish have had in September in recent years — and whether Wisconsin can take advantage in Week 1.Can Luke Fickell and the Badgers make a statement in Green Bay? What matchups matter most? And what would have to happen for Wisconsin to pull off the upset?Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage all offseason long.THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST TYLER WOJCIAKhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Follow The Bucky Report:https://x.com/TheBuckyReporthttps://x.com/RajeevBadgershttps://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin break down the biggest Wisconsin Badgers football pressure points heading into the season. With new athletic director Shawn Eichorst now in Madison, Luke Fickell entering a critical prove-it year, Jeff Grimes needing to establish an offensive identity, and Colton Joseph stepping in as QB1, there are plenty of major questions around the program.We'll discuss what could relieve the pressure, what could make it explode, and which areas matter most for Wisconsin to take a real step forward in 2026.Then we shift into our 2026 Wisconsin football schedule confidence ratings, going game by game and giving our current confidence level in the Badgers beating teams like Notre Dame, Iowa, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue, USC, UCLA and more.Can Wisconsin finally show a clear identity? Is bowl eligibility enough? How much pressure is really on Fickell? And which games on the schedule should Badger fans feel confident about right now?Subscribe for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage.Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Bucky Report, we react to Baboucarr Ann's commitment to Greg Gard and discuss why Wisconsin basketball recruiting is on one of its best runs in years. Then we shift to football for our annual 2026 Hot Takes Show, where we make bold predictions we'll be held accountable for all season—including why Luke Fickell could be the 2026 Big Ten Coach of the Year.Some of these takes may sound crazy today... but by December, they might not.Do you agree with our predictions? Drop your hottest Wisconsin Badgers take in the comments!

Badgers Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the podcast to chat with Bernie and Perko about the growth of the team this offseason, how the mindset has changed heading into Coach Fickell's 4th year in Madison, what he expects from the team this fall, and more. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Get Coach Brian White's Book, The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins, on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Room-Not-Sale-Always/dp/B0GLV43YRQ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube. While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring. Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAlex, Richard, and host emeritus Steven Godfrey identify 10-ish head coaches whose tenures are not going well heading into 2026. Is it possible to find hope in any of these situations? On this show, we're trying to figure out what a turnaround might look like. In this subscriber episode: 0:01: Michigan's hoops coach goes to the Mavericks, and it's time for another news cycle about college coaching lifestyles9:22: Explaining the assignment for this episode12:23: Mike Norvell and Florida State19:35: Mike Locksley and Maryland26:25: Luke Fickell and Wisconsin34:16: Dave Doeren and NC State42:02: Dave Aranda and Baylor47:21: Dabo Swinney and Clemson57:36: Speed round: Shane Beamer, Scott Satterfield, and Pat Narduzzi1:01:31: Sure, let's talk about Bill Belichick and Deion SandersProducer: Anthony Vito

Former Wisconsin running back Brian Calhoun joins the show to discuss where he sees the program as a former player and a current high school coach, the Badgers efforts to get alumni involved, what he thinks of the running back room, whether this is a make-or-break year for Luke Fickell, his remarkable 2005 season and much more. The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Experience Taste Everyday https://brennansmarket.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin football has plenty of skeptics heading into 2026, but there are also some very real reasons for optimism.In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the latest recruiting momentum surrounding Luke Fickell's program, including the recent commitment from Brody Pfannenstiel. We discuss where the 2027 class stands, who could be next to commit, and why recruiting feels different right now in Madison.Then we dive into our main event: 5 Reasons to Believe. From coaching changes and roster improvements to recruiting wins and increased investment across the program, we examine why 2026 could be the year Wisconsin football starts turning the corner.Do you agree that 2026 feels different? What is YOUR biggest reason for optimism heading into the season?Follow The Bucky Report on X: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on X: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on X: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ#WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTen #WisconsinRecruiting #OnWisconsin #TheBuckyReportHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bud Elliott sits down with Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's 2026 season.The guys discuss the pressure facing Luke Fickell as he looks to lead the Badgers back into Big Ten contention. They break down expectations for projected starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a productive dual-threat transfer from Old Dominion, and examine the key position groups that could determine Wisconsin's ceiling in 2026.Can the Badgers take a step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race?

In this episode, we examine the most interesting college football teams hovering around the bowl eligibility line in 2026. With win totals sitting at 5.5 or 6.5, these are the teams that could just as easily surge to 8-4 as stumble into 5-7, and we try to figure out which direction they’re headed before preview season officially begins. We start with Florida and the Jon Sumrall reboot, then dig into Arizona State’s questions, Kentucky’s brutal SEC schedule, Minnesota’s surprisingly low win total, and Virginia Tech’s fascinating reset under James Franklin. Plus, we debate whether TCU has enough runway and whether Wisconsin is finally ready to clear the bar under Luke Fickell. Also: Dan searches for a new lease, Ty searches for a Seattle soccer ticket, third-quarter sing-along traditions, the dangers of too many stadium sound effects, and how fuzzy June math led us directly to the today's concept. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro7:25 - Explaining Teeter Teams9:32 - Florida Gators16:47 - Arizona State Sun Devils23:29 - Kentucky Wildcats30:10 - Minnesota Golden Gophers37:52 - Virginia Tech Hokies44:18 - TCU Horned Frogs49:59 - Wisconsin BadgersSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin football is entering a pivotal season under Luke Fickell, but there are still some massive questions surrounding the future of the program. On today's episode of The Bucky Report, we tackle 10 tough under-the-radar questions that could determine whether Wisconsin is truly turning the corner.Can Luke Fickell finally establish an identity? Has he become the CEO-type head coach Wisconsin hired him to be? Has the coaching staff learned from past mistakes? Is the program mentally tough enough to handle adversity? And most importantly… is rock bottom officially in the rearview mirror for Wisconsin football?We also break down the latest Wisconsin recruiting momentum, including new commitments from James Roberson and Jack Tabbert, plus a major addition for Wisconsin basketball with Jack Thelen. We discuss what these commitments mean for the future of the Badgers and whether Luke Fickell has officially locked down the state of Wisconsin.Plus, we discuss the latest Brendan Sorsby controversy and why his situation has become one of the biggest debates in college football.Topics include:Luke Fickell and the future of Wisconsin footballThe 10 biggest questions facing the BadgersColton Joseph and the quarterback outlookWisconsin's injury issues and changes to strength & conditioningWisconsin recruiting and recent commitmentsThe Brendan Sorsby debateWisconsin basketball recruiting with Jack ThelenIs Wisconsin football finally back?Follow the show on Twitter:https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter:https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter:https://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin Recruiting Surge: Two Big Wins... More Commits Next?Wisconsin recruiting is on a roll.On today's show, we break down a massive weekend for the Badgers as Luke Fickell and Greg Gard both land major recruiting victories. We'll dive into what Wisconsin is getting from its newest football commitment, what the latest basketball addition means for the future of the program, and why the momentum may not be slowing down anytime soon.With Official Visit Weekend finishing up in Madison, several top targets remain on campus and more decisions could be right around the corner. We'll discuss who is visiting, who Wisconsin is trending with, and whether another wave of commitments could be on the horizon.We'll also talk about what these recruiting wins say about the direction of both programs and why Badger fans have plenty of reasons to be excited heading into the summer.

Official Visit Weekend 2 is here, and Wisconsin has another huge opportunity to build on the momentum that's been growing throughout the 2027 recruiting cycle.On this episode of The Bucky Report, we're breaking down every major prospect expected in Madison this weekend, where the Badgers stand with each recruit, and which players could be the next dominoes to fall for Luke Fickell and his staff.We'll take a closer look at:

Official visit season is officially underway, and Wisconsin made a major statement with its first big recruiting weekend of the summer. On today's show, we're breaking down everything we learned from OV Weekend 1 including WHO COMMITTED, which recruits helped themselves the most, which visitors look closest to committing next, and what it all means for the future of the 2027 class. We'll also preview OV Weekend 2 and examine where Luke Fickell and his staff still need to add talent before signing day.We'll discuss the weekend visits from Mekhi Williams, Royalton Allen, Darin Graham, Nathan Jones, Tavares Powell, and Jai Jones, along with the growing buzz surrounding several of Wisconsin's top recruiting targets. Which visitors left Madison with the Badgers leading? Who could be next to join the class? And which recruit should Badger fans be watching most closely over the coming days and weeks?We'll also take a deeper look at the current 2027 class featuring names like Jack Sorgi, Kingston Allen, Hunter Mallinger, Reece Mallinger, Cole Reiter, Korz Loken, Keaton Wollan and others, while discussing the biggest remaining needs at wide receiver, cornerback, defensive line, linebacker and beyond. Can Wisconsin finish with one of the program's best recruiting classes of the Luke Fickell era?Join us live and let us know:Which OV Weekend 1 visitor are you most confident Wisconsin lands?Who is the next commitment?Which position group is the biggest remaining need in the 2027 class?Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Official visit season has arrived. Zach and Jesse are joined by BadgerBlitz.com's Evan Flood to discuss a couple big weekends coming up for Wisconsin on the recruiting front. The guys also get into how many commitments we should expect in the near future, expectations for this fall, whether Luke Fickell will actually get to coach the 2027 commits and much more. The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Experience Taste Everyday Brennan's MarketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Norvell faces intense scrutiny as Florida State Seminoles are projected for another rough season—could a mid-year firing be inevitable? With NIL support dwindling and a brutal schedule ahead, questions mount about Florida State's future and whether Norvell's $46.9 million contract will tie the program's hands. Meanwhile, Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, and Dave Aranda at Baylor are also spotlighted as coaches under pressure in a shifting college football landscape. Recruiting heats up as Miami Hurricanes land top-100 offensive lineman Jatori Williams and versatile linebacker AJ Randall, signaling serious momentum for Mario Cristobal's staff. Insights into Wisconsin's and Baylor's program struggles, Florida State's NIL woes, and Miami's growing national recruiting footprint shape the debate. Will coaching shake-ups reshape the ACC and Big Ten hierarchy? Get the latest analysis on hot seats, recruiting wins, and the high-stakes future for college football's most embattled programs. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a make-or-break season for plenty of coaches and players at Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse discuss the ones they think are under the most pressure, including coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. The guys also get into what an assistant Big Ten coach had to say about Fickell and the Badgers in a recent magazine article. They close by talking about what Wisconsin should be looking for in a new athletic director. The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Brennan's Market - Experience Taste Everyday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 736 Josh Pate reacts to coaches and administrators lobbying to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams? Who has the best interest of the sport at heart? Will these changes happen? Bold Prediction season continues tonight as we look at takes viewers are willing to put their name behind. Could Tennessee lose 6 games and fire Josh Heupel? What about Indiana and Notre Dame making it further in the CFP than any SEC team? What do we make of LSU’s athletic director taking shots at Brian Kelly? Big Ten job approval ratings are back as we dive into the vibes around Lincoln Riley at USC, Dan Lanning at Oregon, Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, and PJ Fleck at Minnesota All that plus CFP Executive Director Rich Clark joins the show. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re midway through May, which means it’s time to start talking ourselves into, and out of, what the 2026 college football season could become. In this episode, we turn the month itself into a game with a Big Ten “Mayyyyybe” vibe check, asking which scenarios feel realistic, which ones feel like offseason nonsense, and which ones might look strangely prescient by November. Could Ohio State’s schedule create a real College Football Playoff problem? Is Maryland quietly positioned to take a step forward? Can Wisconsin stabilize things for Luke Fickell, Iowa mess around with a playoff run, or UCLA become one of the more interesting teams in the conference under Bob Chesney? We also dig into Oregon’s internal coordinator hires, Michigan’s tricky first year under Kyle Whittingham, and USC’s unlucky, unforgiving schedule. Along the way, there are schedule sandwiches, quarterback questions, offensive line concerns, coaching crush rankings, a surprising amount of hernia talk, and more. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:01 - Ohio State misses the CFP14:22 - Maryland wins a game after September20:42 - Wisconsin saves Luke Fickell's job27:23 - Oregon regrets new coordinators34:19 - Iowa makes the CFP39:27 - UCLA wins 8 games47:22 - Michigan becomes a mess55:52 - USC's unlucky scheduleSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.