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Wisconsin adds on defense, the QB room overhaul, Tawee Walker in the portal
Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news tha…
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The portal gives and takes, Overreaction, er No?
Wisconsin has now seen more than 20 guys hit the portal, including CB Xavier Lucas. Zach and Jesse discuss what his loss means. They also get into all the guys the Badgers have added, including a couple intriguing players in Matt Jung and Mark Hamper.
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Wisconsin gets its QBs, restocking the defense, Preston Zachman back, Alex Grinch to UCF
It's been a crazy few days for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse break it all down, including the Badgers adding a pair of QBs, restocking the front seven, Landyn Locke not coming, Preston Zachman staying and Alex Grinch leaving.
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Trech is back, Braedyn Locke is in the portal, Transfer targets, OMG that 2025 schedule
Wisconsin got good news from the portal on Wednesday with Trech Kekahuna announcing he would be returning to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the move, and then get into Braedyn Locke putting his name into the portal and what it means for the QB spot. They also go over some of the Badgers target…
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What now for Wisconsin at QB, guys staying, what happened to the '23 class, portal targets
The Tyler Van Dyke era is done in Madison. Zach and Jesse discuss him going to the transfer portal and what's next for Wisconsin. They also discuss some of the guys sticking around, what happened to the 2023 recruiting class and the positions the Badgers are targeting in the portal.
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Jeff Grimes reportedly new OC, Riley Mahlman staying, transfer portal needs
Wisconsin reportedly has its new offensive coordinator in Jeff Grimes. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Riley Mahlman announcing his decision to return for his senior year and what Wisconsin needs in the transfer portal.
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Luke Fickell updates OC search, latest transfer portal moves, 2025 class superlatives
It was a busy Wednesday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Luke Fickell's updates on the OC search, what he's looking for on offense and some potential changes on defense. Then they discuss the latest transfer portal news, including the loss of show favorite Trech Kekahuna. They close with …
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Transfer portal heats up, in-state coaches talk Wisconsin's recruiting, early signing period
The offseason has officially begun for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the players that have entered the transfer portal and also areas of need. Then they get into Jesse's story on how high school coaches in the state view Wisconsin's recruiting efforts and they close by looking ahead to the ea…
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What now for Luke Fickell and Wisconsin, listener questions
The Badgers are going to finish the season under .500 for the first time in 23 years. Zach and Jesse touch on the Minnesota debacle but tackle much bigger picture topics as Luke Fickell enters a pivotal offseason. They also dive into a bunch of listener questions.
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Tressel on defensive struggles, Axe or bowl streak (?), Minnesota preview
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed the struggles his unit has had at times this year. Zach and Jesse discuss his comments, including on some of his personnel decisions in trying to stop the run. Then they play some Overreaction, er No?, preview the Minnesota game and make their …
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