Graham Mertz named Big Ten Player of the Week
Graham Mertz, the University of Wisconsin-Madison quarterback who led the Badgers to a 45-7 win over Illinois on Friday, has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
Report: Badgers QB Mertz tests positive for COVID-19, awaiting second test result
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Mertz, No. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener
Graham Mertz threw five touchdown passes to match the Wisconsin record in his first career start and the No. 14 Badgers beat Illinois 45-7 on Friday night to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten football season.
Bars adapt to social-distanced Badger game days during Big Ten opener
Bars along Regent Street welcomed a limited number of Badger fans during Wisconsin's season opener against Illinois.
Badgers safety Eric Burrell honors Father Mike with special cleats
Ahead of Wisconsin Football's season-opening matchup with Illinois on Friday night, Badgers safety Eric Burrell honored one of the program's most well-known figures.
Health officials urge Badgers fans to stay home
COVID-19 case counts in Dane County are rising again, and the health department worries tomorrow night's Badger game has the potential to make things worse.
Ball security is priority #1 for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis - In 2019, Wisconsin didn't just lose to Illinois, but they lost the turnover battle too. The Badgers turned it over 3 times, which led to 17 points for the…
Not a revenge game
MADISON, Wis - Last season Wisconsin went into Illinois as 31 point favorites and thanks to a last second field goal, they left with a loss. This season the Badgers…
Putting out the fire
MADISON, Wis - As a defense your job is to get the ball back to your offense no matter what situation you're in. Wisconsin defensive coordinator, Jim Leonhard, calls that…
Committed to the team's success
MADISON, Wis - Greg Gard brings back 6 seniors so this preseason there isn't much teaching. Individually, any one of those 6 could score 20 points a night, but…
Madison mayor among those asking Big Ten not to schedule late kickoffs due to social gathering concerns
Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is joining 10 other mayors from Big Ten cities in asking the conference to take additional steps to fight COVID-19 as football season gets underway this weekend.
Doctors warn against watching Badger games in groups
The Badgers will kick off their football season this Friday. Health experts want to put out a word of caution before you head out to a watch party.
Wisconsin Alumni Association offers 2020 homecoming celebrations virtually
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Alumni Association is offering UW–Madison homecoming celebrations virtually this year, planning a variety of events for the week of Oct. 19-24. "We’re also proud to partner with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement…
Badgers all smiles with Jon Dietzen on the team
MADISON, Wis - Jon Dietzen's last snap as a member of the Wisconsin football team was in the 2018 Pinstripe Bowl. But now he's back, healthy, and the Badgers can't stop…
Jake Ferguson: a natural leader
MADISON, Wis - Jake Ferguson is Wisconsin's top returning pass catcher. The junior tight end is coming off a season where he caught 33 passes for…
Jack Sanborn leading the way for the Badger linebackers
MADISON, Wis - Jack Sanborn watched and learned from Chris Orr and Zack Baun last season as a sophomore. Now the junior inside linebacker his passing his big game experience…
