The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

The additions from the transfer portal keep coming for Wisconsin. The Badgers grabbed commitments from six players since Monday, highlighted by wide receiver CJ Williams on Thursday. Zach and Jesse talk about how he ended up in Madison, along with the story of OC Phil Longo and QB Braedyn Locke talking ball for hours that led to him joining the team. We close with your Twitter questions.  See omny...

The Badgers stayed hot in the transfer portal and are now up to seven commits. Zach and Jesse talk about one of the latest ones in center Jake Renfro and what he means to the offensive line. They also get into how much excitement there is around the program, what Phil Longo had to say about the offense, Mike Tressel's comments on winning a national title and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Badgers are officially in the offseason. Zach and Jesse talk about how the addition of Tanner Mordecai came about, Chase Wolf returning for a 6th year, Jim Leonhard's comments after the bowl game and they run down their way-too-early depth charts on both sides of the ball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are live from Phoenix where the Badgers are getting ready to face Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. The guys talk about how Luke Fickell is trying to get to know his players, what Braelon Allen likes about the new offense, the commitment of Mabrey Mettauer and its impact on the 2024 recruiting class.  They also discuss what to expect in the bowl game, Jim Leonhard's future...

It's a special early signing period episode of The Camp. Zach and Jesse talk about a crazy day that included 4-star Amare Snowden committing, Trech Kekahuna shocking everyone by flipping to the Badgers and (of course) PJ Fleck being PJ Fleck. The guys are also joined by BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara to breakdown the class, the latest on transfer QB Brennan Armstrong and a look ahead to 2024.  See...

Wisconsin has landed its first big addition from the transfer portal in Nick Evers. Zach and Jesse talk about the fit for Evers in Phil Longo's offense, whether another QB is on the way, the return of a couple players from the transfer portal, the change in recruiting intensity under Luke Fickell and discussing Jim Leonhard's decision to leave and whether he'll ever return to coaching at Wisconsin...

Graham Mertz is in the transfer portal. Jim Leonhard hasn't told Wisconsin whether he will return or not. The Badgers are in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Zach and Jesse get together to discuss all of it and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday was Day 1 of the Luke Fickell era at Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse get together to discuss their biggest takeaways from the day, including why Fickell got picked over Jim Leonhard, the challenge of dealing with an upset locker room, what the money thrown at Fickell means for the future of the program, Fickell's recruiting ideas and they answer some of your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com...

Wisconsin posted its first comeback victory in four years with a win at Nebraska. The guys talk about Graham Mertz's day, the big contributions from Chez Mellusi and Isaac Guerendo, the soft targeting call on Nick Herbig and another overall good effort from the defense. Then they dive into the Badgers posting the head coach vacancy and what it means. They finish by answering your Twitter questions...

The Badgers struggled on the road at Iowa. Zach and Jesse breakdown what went wrong in Iowa City, including the issues on offense and special teams. They also get into the Braelon Allen transfer story and talk about potential staff and style changes on offense next season. They close by answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin has won back-to-back games for the first time this season after a 23-10 win over Maryland. Zach and Jesse talk about the big day from Isaac Guerendo, the offensive line coming together and the return of Hunter Wohler. They also discuss the idea of hiring Jim Leonhard now or waiting, along with Wisconsin's chances in the Big Ten West. They finish by answering your Twitter questions.  See...

The Badgers are back from their bye week. Zach and Jesse talk about Jim Leonhard's message to the team about what the program would look like if he gets the full-time job, how the staff is handling recruiting with the lack of certainty on the future, the return of Hunter Wohler and more key players, and a look ahead to Maryland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good version of Wisconsin showed up on Saturday against Purdue. Zach and Jesse talk about the dominant start to the game, more good work from Graham Mertz, a big day for John Torchio and more evidence that Jim Leonhard is up for leading the program. We also answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The honeymoon period of the Jim Leonhard era came to an end quickly at Michigan State. Zach and Jesse talk about another mistake-filled game, whether Wisconsin has a leadership problem, two more players in the transfer portal and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Leonhard era got underway with a bang against Northwestern. Zach and Jesse talk about the dominating victory, including the differences on offense, a breakout game for Chimere Dike, what the players said about playing for Paul Chryst and more. They also answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! Zach's voice has returned, so him and Jesse breakdown the wild last few days for the Wisconsin football team. They get into Jesse's article that discusses the reasons Paul Chryst was fired and they also talk about what to expect from Jim Leonhard and the Badgers the rest of the season. They close by answering your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is licking its wounds after an ugly loss in Columbus. Zach and Jesse breakdown what went wrong (spoiler: a lot), get into an extended discussion about the future of the program, including Paul Chryst's long-term job status, and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin bounced back with a dominating win over New Mexico State. The guys talk about another good afternoon for Graham Mertz, changes along the offensive line and one concern on defense. They also talk about what it will take for the Badgers to upset Ohio State on Saturday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers shot themselves in the foot repeatedly in their loss to Washington State. Zach and Jesse talk all about what went wrong (penalties, turnovers, special teams), the few things that went right (Graham Mertz), play some Overreaction or No and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers opened the season with a 38-0 win over Illinois State. Zach and Jesse discuss Graham Mertz's good outing, the record-breaking plays by Braelon Allen and John Torchio, Wisconsin showing a new wrinkle on offense, they play a little Overreaction or No and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally game week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about the injury to Chase Wolf, our depth chart takeaways, we hit some over/unders and give our season predictions for Wisconsin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall camp is in the books. Zach and Jesse talk about their biggest takeaways, including whether the passing game improved, if the offensive line can play up to its talent level and some injury concerns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall camp is underway for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse breakdown what they saw at the first practice fully open to the media, including a big day for WR Skyler Bell, the play of Graham Mertz and discussing a few position battles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse returns as we officially start season No. 6 of The Camp. The guys discuss what they learned at Big Ten Media Days, whether this will be the year that everything comes together for Graham Mertz, the biggest questions facing the program heading into fall camp and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We close out our series on getting to know more about those that cover Wisconsin with BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara. He talks about facing former Badgers RB Brian Calhoun in high school, his experience at the Daily Cardinal in college, how he ended up leading a recruiting site, the competition with other sites and he helps us preview UW's defensive backs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...