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Wisconsin Badgers
University Of Wisconsin–madison
March Madness
Basketball
Big Ten Conference
NIL
College Basketball
NIL (name, Image and Likeness)
Luke Fickell
Barry Alvarez
NCAA Tournament
Wisconsin Badgers Football
Alumni Relations
Madison
Nick Boyd
Big Ten
Howard Moore
Transfer Portal
Nyzier Fourqurean
College Athletics

All of the best Wisconsin Badgers content on ESPN Wisconsin.

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Latest Episodes

Wisconsin Badgers reporter with 247Sports, Nick Osen, joined Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch on The Jump Around to discuss Wisconsin football's latest surge in recruiting. The 2027 class is now up to 20 total commits, including 10 from the state of Wisc... more

Former Wisconsin Badgers forward and current color analyst for the Badgers Radio Network, Brian Butch, joined Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch on The Jump Around! Butchie discusses the current state of the Wisconsin basketball program, its successes incl... more

Badgers legend and former NFL QB Brooks Bollinger joins Wilde and Tausch at the Legends Golf Outing!

Badgers legend and former Wisconsin football HC and AD Barry Alvarez joins Wilde and Tausch at the Legends Golf Outing!

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Brooks Bollinger
Former University of Wisconsin quarterback
Former UW–Madison quarterback
Episode: Brooks Bollinger joins Wilde and Tausch
Barry Alvarez
Former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director candidate
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Barry Alvarez joins Wilde and Tausch
Lauren Carlini
UW Volleyball star; guest on the episode
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Lauren Carlini joins Wilde and Tausch
Travis Frederick
Former NFL center, guest on the show
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: Travis Frederick joins Wilde and Tausch
Jim Polzin
Wisconsin State Journal journalist (BadgerExtra)
Wisconsin State Journal / BadgerExtra
Episode: Jim Polzin joins The Jump Around! Badgers AD search continues...
LaMar Campbell
Super Bowl champion, former Wisconsin Badger, NFL front-office advisor
Professional football, Wisconsin Badgers
Episode: 5/21/26 LaMar "Soup" Campbell joins The Jump Around!
Evan Cohen
Avid UW–Madison alum and host of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN
Unsportsmanlike, ESPN
Episode: Evan Cohen on the Wisconsin AD Search Committee | The Jump Around
Nyzier Fourqurean
Wisconsin Badgers football player
Wisconsin Badgers
Episode: 4-30-26 Nyzier Fourqurean joins The Jump Around!
Brady Collins
Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers Football
Episode: 4-23-26 Brady Collins Joins The Jump Around

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Freddie Owens joins The Jump Around
Q: Tell us about that moment of the shot.
Freddie explains how the setup in the huddle led to a best-player-at-the-right-moment moment, his reaction to the open look, and the significance of hitting a game-winner in the NCAA tournament while reflecting on the Stark Park connection.
Ben Brust joins The Jump Around
Q: If Ben Brust's Final Four teams faced this Wisconsin squad, who would come out on top and how would they match up?
Brust believes his former teammates had the edge in a hypothetical clash due to different guard dynamics and matchup advantages, but concedes the current Wisconsin squad has top-end talent that could pose problems for past versions depending on style and pace.
Ben Brust joins The Jump Around
Q: What is the matchup or type of team that does worry you for a bad matchup for the Badgers in a tournament?
A team that plays as fast and as athletic as Wisconsin, especially one like Arkansas, would be a nightmare matchup due to pace and physicality, making it hard for Wisconsin to slow the tempo and execute their game.
Kamari McGee joins The Jump Around
Q: Kamari, how did you view the transfer portal and fitting into the Badgers' system when you joined?
Kamari described Wisconsin as the first school to call, with a quick home visit and campus visit, and highlighted the personal welcome from players like Chuckie Hepburn and the overall sense of belonging that facilitated his integration into the program.
Zak Showalter joins The Jump Around
Q: Can you describe the relationship with Aaron Rodgers and how it influenced your time in Wisconsin?
We got to know Aaron pretty well, with frequent locker-room interactions and special moments in Green Bay; his support and presence during runs in 2014-2015 added a unique cross-sport connection for Badger players and helped elevate the program's profile.

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A candid, Wisconsin-centric sports talk show that centers on University of Wisconsin athletics, with a blend of nostalgia, insider perspectives, and practical takeaways about leadership, governance, NIL, and program strategy. Episodes frequently feature former players, coaches, and sports journalists who dissect football, basketball, and volleyball programs, while also unpacking broader issues around conference dynamics, athletic department leadership, fundraising, and fan engagement. A standout trait is the casual, golf-outing vibe and the strong regional focus, which helps listeners get nuanced insights from people with deep ties to the Badgers ecosystem.

This show stands out for pairing longtime Wisconsin sports voices with high-profile... more

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