The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Wisconsin opened Big Ten play with a 38-17 win over Purdue. Zach and Jesse talk about the devastating loss of Chez Mellusi, the Badgers starting fast, Tanner Mordecai beating the Boilermakers with his feet, the issues in stopping the run and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers will open Big Ten play on Friday at Purdue. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing the team, the struggle to get all the offensive weapons involved and the energy inside the program. Will the offense ever be the one we thought it could? (2:40) Should Chez and Braelon be used differently? (6:56) Biggest defensive questions facing UW (16:15) The struggle to keep all the weap...

Wisconsin bounced back with a 35-14 win over Georgia Southern, but things aren't all sunshine and rainbows. Zach and Jesse talk about another slow start, another strong third quarter, Braelon Allen's tough week, the consistent excellence of Hunter Wohler, whether the Badgers are ready for the Big Ten season and more. Another slow start...what’s the issue? (1:37) Braelon Allen’s ‘tough’ week (12:26...

The Badgers are getting ready for Georgia Southern. Zach and Jesse discuss what Braelon Allen had to say about his lack of carries against Washington State, how far away the offense is from clicking, putting Tanner Mordecai’s turnovers into context, the lack of playing time for Keontez Lewis, Wisconsin struggling to force turnovers and just how good is Washington State. Braelon Allen on his lack o...

Wisconsin went on the road and fell at Washington State. Zach and Jesse talk about the slow start on both sides, the comeback, Tanner Mordecai gets the passing game going and they answer your Twitter questions.   Wisconsin’s defense struggles early (4:08) Fickell says ‘We have the talent to win now’ (8:33) Tanner Mordecai and the passing game (16:37) Your Twitter questions (28:37) See omnystudio.c...

Wisconsin hits the road to face Washington State. Zach and Jesse discuss the Badgers memories from last year's loss, the challenge of defending quarterback Cam Ward, the #Badgers intense focus on finishing games and more. Last year’s game on Wisconsin’s mind (1:06) QB Cam Ward a huge challenge (4:57) Luke Fickell’s ‘delusional expectations’ (7:48) The lack of stacked boxes in Game 1 (14:40) Finish...

Wisconsin took its season opener 38-17 over Buffalo. Zach and Jesse talk about the 'one-one punch' of Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi, the up-and-down debut for Tanner Mordecai, the #Badgers defense showing flashes but plenty of work to do and they answer your Twitter questions. -- Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen go off (1:44) -- Up and down debut for Tanner Mordecai (8:31) -- Defense shows flashes,...

Wisconsin has set its depth chart for the first week. Zach and Jesse talk about all the transfers in the two-deep, Bryson Green with the starting unit, potential concerns at tight end and how many points will the #Badgers score this season.  Transfers dominate first depth chart (2:01) Bryson Green gets the nod with the starters (10:30) Concerns at TE? (16:20) How many points will Wisconsin score?...

It's season preview time for the #Badgers. Zach and Jesse give their record predictions, one very bold prediction, discuss some over/unders, players under the radar and more.  -- Biggest question going into Week 1 (2:47) -- Under the radar players (7:27) -- Toughest game (16:26) -- More dangerous trap game (21:18) -- Over/unders (37:48) -- Bold prediction (46:15) -- Season prediction (51:01) See o...

Week 1 is getting close. Zach and Jesse talk about which player or coach is under the most pressure this year, where Tanner Mordecai ranks among Big Ten QBs, play Overreaction or No and discuss Remington Moss' USC offer. Which coach or player is under the most pressure? (3:21) Where Tanner Mordecai ranks among B1G QBs (14:40) Overreaction or No? (22:15) Remington Moss gets USC offer (28:31)  See o...

Fall camp is in the books. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to breakdown the depth chart as Week 1 approaches. Is Braedyn Locke the clear No. 2 QB? (2:32) Can Tanner Mordecai break UW's passing records? (5:07) Who is the third starter at WR? (10:36) Does Wisconsin have its starting OL set? (17:25) How many DL will play? (21:56) Are secondary spots locked in? (27:48) See omnystudio.com/listen...

The #Badgers were on the field for an extended scrimmage on Saturday morning. Zach recaps that and the injury news for Jake Renfro and the tight ends. -- Jake Renfro dealing with a foot injury (1:38) -- The tight end room takes another hit (4:52) -- WRs make some big plays again (8:14) -- Some standouts on defense (17:32) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're just more than two weeks out from the start of the season. Zach and Jesse are back to talk about the running backs and their role in the passing game and how often Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi could be on the field together. They also get into what Jordan Turner said in his first comments since an offseason suspension for an OWI, true freshmen that could play and Jesse's story on Colin Hit...

Wisconsin will start inside the AP Top 25 for a seventh straight year. Zach and Jesse discuss whether that's too high or low. They also get into what OC Phil Longo and the QBs had to say about Sunday's scrimmage, the love for WR Bryson Green, where the battle for the No. 3 RB job stands and more.   Wisconsin starts at No. 19 in AP poll (1:10) The offense in Sunday's scrimmage (9:32) More love for...

Luke Fickell met with reporters Saturday to give some updates, including on WR Will Pauling. Zach and Jesse talk about that and also the commitment of Xavier Lucas. Then they get into submitted Twitter questions, including the ramp up in competition under the new staff, whether the WRs are just that good or is the secondary struggling, comparing the 2023 team's talent level to recent Badgers teams...

The Badgers were on the field for the 8th practice of fall on Thursday morning. Zach and Jesse break it down, including an injury to key playmaker, more big plays from the WRs, some movement along the OL, the QBs stacking success and more. Will Pauling goes down with an injury (0:58) More fireworks from the WRs (4:03) Movement along the offensive line (11:12) Quarterbacks stacking success (21:31)...

The #Badgers put the pads on for the final practice in Platteville. Zach and Jesse discuss Maema Njongmeta's injury, an explosive Braelon Allen, a true freshman on offense getting reps, a more aggressive defensive line and more. Maema Njongmeta sidelined with injury (2:03) - Braelon Allen's explosiveness shows up (4:25) - A true freshman earning reps (24:14) - DL trying to fill production void 27:...

The intensity was ratcheted up in Sunday's practice. Zach recaps what he saw, including a good day for Tanner Mordecai and highly entertaining WR-DB 1-on-1s. Then former Wisconsin LB Chris Hein joins to talk about the #Badgers magical run to the 1993 Big Ten title and Rose Bowl victory. -- Entertaining 1-on-1s for the WRs and DBs (2:15) -- A good day for Tanner Mordecai (5:05) -- Chris Hein on the...

It was a feisty Day 4 of practice for the #Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Kamo'i Latu's big hit on Chez Mellusi, the return of Jake Renfro to full-time action, the quarterback play through four days and thoughts on Big Ten expansion. Jake Renfro cleared for full duty (1:39) Kamo'i Latu delivers a couple nasty hits (7:07) Four days in...how do the QBs look? (17:36) The kicking competition (25:0...

It's Q&A Friday on The Camp. After breaking down a #Badgers practice that included a great catch from Bryson Green and a bunch of big plays on defense, Zach answers a host of listener submitted questions. There goes Bryson Green again (1:52) Defense making plays (3:30) Thoughts that the offense won't work?!? (10:45) Most indispensable player? (22:44) Big Ten expansion impact Alabama series? (3...

The Badgers were on the field for Day 2 of fall camp on Thursday. Zach and Jesse talk about a couple big plays from Tanner Mordecai and the passing game, some success for Chez Mellusi, a variety of defensive looks, where certain position battles stand and the latest on Big Ten realignment. -- A couple dimes from Tanner Mordecai (3:49) -- Will the offense hit the ground running? (7:17) -- Showing d...

It was Day 1 of camp for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse were there and break it all down for you, including a couple tight ends missing, the practice debut of WR Bryson Green, some excitement around a true freshman and much more. Couple TEs no longer with the team (1:03) Bryson Green leaves good first impression (4:57) Up and down first day for the QBs (11:10) A true freshman stands out (16:04) Badgers...

Fall camp starts this week. Zach and Jesse are back to talk about the chip on Tanner Mordecai's shoulder, what kind of season to expect from Braelon Allen, the decision by Jim Leonhard to go to Illinois and then the biggest questions for the #Badgers entering fall camp. Tanner Mordecai out to prove people wrong (4:51) What Luke Fickell expects from Braelon Allen (10:15) Jim Leonhard to Illinois (1...

The Camp is at Big Ten Media Days. Zach chats with Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell, Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta, former Luke Fickell pupil Joshua Perry and former UCLA/Colorado coach and Madison native Rick Neuheisel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Ten preseason media poll was released Tuesday. Zach and Jesse talk about Wisconsin being picked to win the West, someone slotting the Badgers in at No. 6 in the division, how Wisconsin fared this summer in recruiting and what it means that the team is still chasing more players to add to the secondary for this season. They also deliver a big show announcement for this fall.  SUBSCRIBE TO O...