Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball

Wisconsin Badgers tap into Texas-sized experience with Shawn Eichorst hire. Can the former Longhorns COO and Nebraska AD stabilize an evolving program and reignite the donor base? Curtis Holland unpacks Eichorst’s unique blend of business acumen, his Wisconsin roots, and why the Texas athletic department stint could outweigh concerns about his Cornhuskers tenure. Discussion centers on how Eichorst...

On3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention?...

BOMBSHELL: How Baboucarr Ann ELEVATES Wisconsin Badgers Basketball with ATHLETICISM & Two-Way Talent! Wisconsin Badgers land BOMBSHELL: How Baboucarr Ann ELEVATES Wisconsin Badgers Basketball with ATHLETICISM & Two-Way Talent, their biggest recruit since Sam Dekker. Is Greg Gard's program on the verge of a new era? Coach Gothier joins to break down what Ann brings to the court—highlighting his thr...

Wisconsin Badgers face pressing questions at the edge position—can they reload their pass rush after losing Mason Reigerand Peterson? Ryan Harings spotlights emerging talent like Sebastian Cheeks, Nicholas Clayton, and Jaylen Williams, asking whether new faces and increased depth will offset last season’s production losses. Is the hybrid 3-3 defense under Luke Fickell and Mike Tressel about to unl...

A united Wisconsin is a reckoning—can new athletic director Shawn Eichhorst bring Badger Nation together? Ryan Herrings spotlights Eichhorst’s strong debut on ESPN Milwaukee, analyzing his vision to make athletics “a bridge for people to connect” and assessing whether his Wisconsin roots fuel genuine excitement or the familiar honeymoon phase. With donor engagement, quick connections to Luke Ficke...

MOST IMPORTANT: Wisconsin Badgers football NEEDS these TEN players to SHOW UP this year!! Wisconsin Badgers football faces a defining year—can Colton Joseph’s arrival at quarterback finally transform the offense and elevate the team’s Big Ten status? Ryan Harings spotlights the ten most pivotal Badgers players for the 2026-27 season, spotlighting rising stars like Kevin Haywood and Sebastian Cheek...

BE EXCITED! Three reasons to be EXCITED FOR Wisconsin Football! Happy 4th of July! Photo Credit: Jeff Hanisch Reuters US Sports Picture Archive, Reuters US Sports Picture Service Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Clic...

IT MAKES SENSE: Why Wisconsin HIRED Shawn Eichorst AND WHY it COULD WORK! Wisconsin Badgers make a bold move by naming Shawn Eichorst as the new athletic director, sparking debate among fans. With deep ties to Wisconsin and experience at powerhouse Texas, can Eichorst leverage his legal acumen and fundraising background to guide the Badgers through a transformative era in college sports? Concerns...

Big Ten coaching rankings ignite debate as Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana challenges Ryan Day’s Ohio State dominance. Can Cignetti’s underdog playbook outshine traditional powerhouses if given equal resources? The discussion also spotlights Kyle Whittingham’s consistency, questions Dan Lanning’s performance in pressure games, and evaluates where Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies trul...

UPSIDE: Wisconsin Badgers and Greg Gard LAND Baboucarr Ann and Jalen Brow! Unlocking Nolan Winter! Wisconsin Badgers basketball surges on the recruiting trail as Greg Gard lands high-upside prospects Baboucarr Ann and Jalen Brown. Could the addition of these four-star talents finally provide the go-to scorer this roster desperately needs, or is a scoring-by-committee approach the answer for March...

INSIDER! Nick Osen TALKS about the MASSIVE Baboucarr Ann signing! Listener Q/A session! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydaye...

FACT or FICTION!? Will Greg Gard have a ONE and DONE player? Is Lambeau Field an ADVANTAGE for UW? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.co...

SNUBBED: Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa UNDERRATED Rankings show the program is in 'PROVE IT' mode! Wisconsin Badgers fans are fired up as the 2027 College Football player ratings drop—are stars like Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa being massively underrated? The conversation focused on EA Sports’ controversial rankings, spotlighting Catalano’s surprising 73 overall and dissecting how these ratings...

Yahzeen Zion JOINS the show! Why was WISCONSIN the right choice for the ELITE 2027 commit! Wisconsin Badgers land elite 2027 defensive prospect Yahzeen Zion, igniting fan excitement for a new era of Badgers football. How does a player with just one varsity football season become one of the most sought-after recruits in the nation? Zion reveals his explosive play style, shares the edge that basketb...

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predicti...

BREAKTHROUGH: Wisconsin Badgers LAND Baboucarr Ann, Minnesota's Top Star, in MASSIVE Recruiting Win! Wisconsin Badgers basketball lands a massive commitment as four-star wing Baboucarr Ann chooses Greg Gard’s program, marking a transformative moment for the 2027 recruiting class. Does this signal a new era of high-upside talent in Madison and silence doubts about Gard’s recruiting ceiling? The con...

STACKED: Wisconsin Badgers’ Defensive Line DEPTH to be TESTED this year! Can Charles Perkins LEAD? Wisconsin Badgers face a pivotal question: Can their revamped defensive line keep rising stars Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano free to dominate? With a crowded competition among Charles Perkins, Hammond Russell, Junior Poyser, and Nolan Vils, this season's defensive front could be deeper than ever. Ar...

FOR 5! The NCAA GETS IT RIGHT - could this mean ANOTHER YEAR for Nolan Winter and Eian Elmer! NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility rule could reshape Wisconsin Badgers’ football and basketball rosters—will Nolan Winter and Eian Elmer stick around for another season? The conversation focused on how abolishing the traditional redshirt strategy gives college athletes five years to play across five...

RARE TALENT: Wisconsin Badgers’ Yahzeen Zion COMMITMENT Has Brian Smith SEEING Top 100 FUTURE! Wisconsin Badgers football surges on the recruiting trail, landing high-upside defensive standouts Yahzeen Zion and Brody Pfannenstiel. Are these elite prospects the missing pieces to elevate Wisconsin's defense into Big Ten contention? Recruiting analyst Brian Smith spotlights Zion's rare athleticism an...

BREAKOUT: Wisconsin Badgers Will UNLEASH Jai’mier Scott, Nick Clayton & Kevin Heywood This Season! Wisconsin Badgers football prepares for a breakout campaign as emerging stars like Jai'mier Scott, Nicholas Clayton, and Jaylon Domingeaux fight for major roles. Can the revamped secondary and explosive playmakers spark a Big Ten resurgence? With Colton Joseph at quarterback and Kevin Haywood solidif...

Big Ten powers gear up for a season of high stakes and sky-high expectations. Oregon’s fans are asking: Is this finally the year Dan Lanning leads the Ducks to a national championship? Ohio State faces questions about the Arthur Smith-led offense and Ryan Day’s fourth-quarter strategy, while USC and Washington both eye playoff runs amidst roster shakeups and the spotlight on Demond Williams’ devel...

Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey shatters records with five first-round picks in the PWHL draft, led by Caroline Harvey’s No. 1 overall selection. Can this gold-standard program continue its dominance after so many stars turn pro? Ryan Herrings and Alex Seeman spotlight legacy-defining moments for Harvey, Edwards, Eden, Sims, and Jungles as the Badgers cement their place atop the hockey world. On...

Wisconsin Badgers football locks in a powerhouse 2027 recruiting class, led by a dominant offensive line haul. Could the strength in the trenches signal a new era for the program? Ryan Harings ranks every positional group, spotlighting blue-chip prospects like Cole Reiter, Korz Loken, and Yahzeen Zion. Analysis focuses on top commits at edge and defensive line, the critical addition of running bac...

Wisconsin Badgers basketball breaks an 11-year drought by landing top-100 in-state recruit Jalen Brown—a 6'4" combo guard from Milwaukee with three-level scoring potential and elite defensive upside. Can Brown's length, athleticism, and playmaking catalyze a more dynamic future for the Badgers' backcourt? Coach Gauthier weighs in on Brown’s fit, the “combo guard” label, and how his game compares t...

BREAKING! Badgers FLIPBrody Pfannenstiel in MASSIVE commitment from Texas Tech! On Wisconsin! Wisconsin Badgers land a massive recruiting win, flipping elite edge rusher Brody Pfannenstiel from Texas Tech. Is he the next Mason Reiger or even a college-level T.J. Watt? The recruiting department is on a summer hot streak, and Pfannenstiel's explosive, violent play style has fans and analysts buzzing...