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The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball survived a late scare, holding off the Washington Huskies men's basketball 85–82 in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. Wisconsin looked in control for most of the game before Washington stormed back late, turning what looked like a comfortable Badgers win into a one-possession thriller in the final seconds. On this episode of The Jump Around Extra Postg...

The Wisconsin Badgers are heading into the Big Ten Tournament with NCAA Tournament seeding on the line — but does the conference tournament actually matter? On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we break down: 🏀 Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament path (USC or Washington first, Illinois potential matchup) 📊 Updated NCAA Tournament bracket projections (Wisconsin currently a #6 seed) 🔥 Was Nick Boyd...

March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Badger legend Ben Brust break down Wisconsin’s 97-point road statement at Purdue, what the win means for seeding, and how defined roles are shaping this team heading into Big Ten tournament week and Selection Sunday. Toplines • Badgers finish the regular season with a huge road win at Purdue • Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for a monster...

Wisconsin star guard Nick Boyd joins The Jump Around to talk about his fearless playing style, leadership with the Badgers, and what it will take for Wisconsin to make a run in March. Boyd discusses: His Final Four experience at FAU and how it shapes his mindset The fearless mentality that drives his game How Greg Gard has challenged him as a leader Why the Badgers believe they can compete with an...

March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ 78–45 win over Maryland on Senior Day, but the real story is Nolan Winter’s injury and what it means for Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament outlook. How does Winter’s absence affect the rotation? Can the Badgers improve their seed with a win at Purdue? Is a 6-seed actually the sweet spot? Plus: Austin Ra...

March Mode is live. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust kick off a twice-weekly NCAA Tournament sprint with a full breakdown of the Wisconsin Badgers as March arrives. The Badgers looked like two different teams on the West Coast: a rough loss at Oregon, then a 17-point win at Washington sparked by Braden Carrington’s 32 points and 9 threes. So what does it mean for Wiscons...

Nick Boyd is playing like one of the best guards in college basketball. After Wisconsin’s 84-71 win over Iowa, Boyd nearly posted the first Badgers triple-double since Ethan Happ — finishing with 27 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds as he and Austin Rapp exploded late to put the Hawkeyes away. On this episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down: Is Nick Boyd the most electric Badger since Fra...

The Wisconsin Badgers followed up a MASSIVE 92-71 win over Michigan State by getting brought back to Earth in an 86-69 loss to Ohio State. Is this just a bump in the road… or something bigger to worry about heading into March? On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we break down: 🏀 What went wrong against the Buckeyes 📊 Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament seeding outlook (Joe Lunardi #7, CBS #8) 🔧 The...

Wisconsin basketball just made a statement. After a controversial loss at Indiana, the Badgers responded by knocking off #8 Illinois in overtime — adding it to a growing list of HUGE road wins, including #2 Michigan. But here’s the real question: 👉 Is Wisconsin more likely to make the Sweet 16… or MISS the tournament entirely? We break down: Wisconsin’s tournament ceiling What the Illinois win re...

On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we dig into the decline of Badgers in the NFL, the lack of Wisconsin players in the Super Bowl, and what it says about the direction of the football and basketball programs. We break down NFL Draft results since 2020, examine Luke Fickell’s record and recruiting, and ask the tough question: 👉 Is Wisconsin’s recent struggle about recruiting, coaching, or some...

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 football schedule is officially here, and it raises a big question — is this finally the year Wisconsin takes a real step forward? On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we break down every game on the Badgers’ schedule, debate whether this is the easiest path to 8 wins in years, and discuss what it all means for Luke Fickell and the program moving forward. 🔹 Full 2026...

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell joined Wilde & Tausch this morning — and The Jump Around is spending the entire show reacting to his most revealing comments yet. -Jim, Pablo, and Riley break down Fickell’s candid thoughts on: -Wisconsin’s aggressive but disciplined transfer portal approach -Why he never wants NIL to just be about money -Agents setting “markets” that may not be real -Why this era...

Momentum is finally building in Madison — and The Jump Around breaks it all down. On today’s episode of Wisconsin’s Badgers-dedicated show, we ask the big question: are the Badgers actually back? After a stunning turnaround on the hardwood and renewed frustration on the football side, there’s plenty to unpack. 🏀 Wisconsin Basketball: Are We Back? Three straight wins following the Purdue blowout V...

Wisconsin is making serious noise in the transfer portal, and one of the Badgers’ rising stars believes it’s only the beginning 👀 🏈 Star LB Mason Posa joins The Jump Around and delivers a powerful message to players considering Wisconsin Badgers — including why this roster can compete for the College Football Playoff. We also break down: 🔁 Wisconsin’s HOT start in the transfer portal (21 incomi...

Wisconsin’s transfer portal run keeps rolling, and The Jump Around is here to break it all down. The Badgers now sit with the No. 8 transfer portal class in the country (per 247Sports) after adding even more talent, including offensive lineman Blake Cherry from Arkansas and cornerback Bryce West from Ohio State. On this episode, Jim, Pablo, & Riley dive into: 🔄 Wisconsin’s explosive start in the...

It’s Final Four night in Kansas City, and The Jump Around Extra is here with a full-throttle Wisconsin Volleyball preview ahead of the Badgers’ NCAA Semifinal showdown vs. Kentucky! Hosted by Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch, this volleyball-only special dives into every storyline, every matchup, and every high-stakes moment as Wisconsin chases another national title. We’re joined throughout the sho...

A massive day of Wisconsin news on The Jump Around, and we’ve got a loaded show — including 2021 National Champion and Badgers volleyball star Devyn Robinson LIVE at 1 PM, plus an exclusive interview with Social House Vodka following their new partnership with Wisconsin Athletics. We kick things off at 12:30 PM with the biggest headline of the day: 💰 Wisconsin’s New NIL Department: Badger Athlete...

Wisconsin Badgers head wrestling coach Chris Bono joins Riley Jauch and The Jump Around Extra for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of Wisconsin Wrestling, the challenges of the NIL and transfer portal era, and what it takes to build a sustainable championship culture in the Big Ten. Coach Bono discusses: Wisconsin’s 5–0 start and goals heading into Big Ten play How the Badgers ca...

A massive week in Wisconsin sports means a loaded episode of The Jump Around. We kick things off with Clip of the Week, reacting to Tarek Saleh's claim that Tulane and JMU’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff is “ruining college football.” Do you agree? And if not Tulane or JMU—who should have made the CFP? Then, the Wisconsin Twitter Portal heats up with Luke Fickell making his first major...

The Wisconsin Badgers closed their season with a 17-7 loss to Minnesota, dropping the Axe for the fourth time in the last five meetings and finishing the year at 4-8, their worst record since 1995. With back-to-back losing seasons under Luke Fickell, fans are searching for answers. On this week’s edition of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge & Pablo Iglesias break down everything from the rivalry disap...

The Badgers are BACK… or are they? Wisconsin football rolled No. 21 Illinois 27–10 behind a breakout performance from Darrion Dupree, who ripped off an 84-yard touchdown, and Darryl Peterson, who dominated with three sacks and took home Big Ten Player of the Week honors. In this week’s edition of The Jump Around, we break down everything you need to know heading into Axe Week as Wisconsin prepares...

After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct. On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnes...

The Badgers finally did it — Wisconsin football earned its first ranked win under Luke Fickell (and first since 2021) with a gritty 13-10 victory over Washington. On today’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down what the win means for the direction of the program and whether it signals a genuine turning point for Fickell’s first era in Madison. 🏈 Topics This Week: How Wisconsin’s defen...

The Wisconsin Badgers offense has hit rock bottom — ranked 125th in passing and near the bottom of the Power Four. With Carter Smith rumored to start at quarterback, The Jump Around crew debates whether Luke Fickell should hand the keys to the freshman and start planning for the future. NBC’s Nicole Auerbach joins the show to give her national perspective on the Badgers, the growing pains of Ficke...

It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around! Today, they discuss Wisconsin football super-donor Ted Kellner standing by Luke Fickell and Chris McIntosh despite the Badgers’ struggles... should fans trust the process? They break down Kellner’s comments from Jim Polzin’s BadgerExtra article, debate the future of Wisconsin football, and tackle the big questions: Should the Badgers recruit m...