WISCONSIN FOOTBALL 4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin's loss at No. 6 Oregon (copy) Colten Bartholomew | Wisconsin State Journal Oct 27, 2025 56 mins ago 0 Oregon’s Noah Whittington runs the ball past several Wisconsin defenders on Saturday. Lydia Ely, Associated Press Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colten Bartholomew | Wisconsin State Journal EUGENE, Ore. — The youth takeover within the University of Wisconsin football team is underway.kAmr@249 {F<6 u:4<6==’D ;@3 D66>D D276[ @C 2D D276 2D 2?J 4@249’D 42? 36 27E6C C646:G:?8 A=6586D @7 4@?7:56?46 2?5 >@C6 C6D@FC46D 7C@> 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C r9C:D |4x?E@D9] (:E9 E92E <?@H=6586 4@>6D 3F:=5:?8 7@C E96 7FEFC6 3642FD6 E96 AC6D6?E :D 3=62< :? |25:D@?] *@F?86C A=2J6CD[ ?2>6=J u:4<6== C64CF:ED[ 2=C625J 2C6 2D46?5:?8 E96 56AE9 492CE] uC6D9>2? =:?6324<6CD r@@A6C r2E2=2?@ 2?5 |2D@? !@D2 E@@< @G6C E96 :?D:56 =:?6324<6C C@=6D 2E }@] e ~C68@?[ 2?5 E96:C A=2J 82G6 ?@ C62D@? 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Waunakee boys basketball coach settles lawsuit filed by former player and parent The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association said after the case was filed in 2024 that it could set a "dangerous precedent."
Widely shared social media post alleges assault by Madison middle school staff The post says the staff members took the student to one of their homes, but neither is associated with the address listed.
Mount Horeb restaurant drama a factor in 107 State’s demise, owner says After five years in business, 107 State plans to close it Thursday. There’ll be a limited menu.
5 biggest matches for Wisconsin volleyball in past 25 years The Wisconsin volleyball program has emerged as a perennial national championship contender over the past 25 years. Here are the five biggest …
Polzin: Why money alone can't put out this Wisconsin football dumpster fire Chris McIntosh has promised greater investment in the program. But NIL isn't the only thing holding back Luke Fickell and the Badgers.
