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

Wisconsin Badgers legends battle for the top spot—whose individual season truly stands above the rest? From Melvin Gordon’s historic rushing attack to Russell Wilson’s near-perfect quarterback run, the countdown of the Badgers’ top 10 football seasons since 2000 sparks fierce debate and nostalgia. Could Jonathan Taylor’s consistency outrank Monte Ball’s touchdown spree, or does Lee Evans’ electrif...

BOOM! Jack Thelan COMMITS to the Wisconsin Badgers! Great size for Greg Gard! Wisconsin Badgers land a future frontcourt force as 7'1" Jack Thelen commits to Greg Gard’s squad. Can this high-upside big man become the next key piece in Wisconsin’s basketball legacy? Early evaluations praise Thelen advanced post footwork, rebounding instincts, and promising touch around the rim, even as questions li...

Badgers BBQ! Massive RECRUITING WEEKEND for the Wisconsin Badgers FOOTBALL team! 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/everydayerclub S...

Wisconsin Badgers secure a game-changing commitment as four-star guard Jalen Brown joins Greg Gard’s squad. Could Brown’s dynamic playmaking and two-way upside reshape the Badgers’ backcourt? Ryan Harings and Ngijol Songolo break down Brown’s strengths, fit, and potential as a future Big Ten standout, debating comparisons to John Blackwell, Kobe King, and Bronson Koenig. Scouting insights reveal B...

Big Ten powers rally against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby’s controversial eligibility fight. As the Red Raiders attempt to play Sorsby despite NCAA regulations, Big Ten schools refuse all non-conference competition, igniting a heated debate about integrity, NIL chaos, and the role of judges in college football. Is this a Texas Tech scandal, an NCAA crisis, or a sign the sport is spinning out of...

Wisconsin Badgers fans are fired up—can Luke Fickell’s squad really hit nine wins, or even eleven if Notre Dame falls? Hot takes fly as the toughest matchups, quarterback Colton Joseph’s ceiling, and bold running back projections spark debate. Is Iowa still Wisconsin’s biggest stumbling block, or is the door finally open for a statement road win? Greg Gard’s job security, the evolution of Wisconsi...

Wisconsin Badgers’ recruiting momentum shows no signs of slowing as James Roberson, a standout safety from Allen, Texas, commits to the class. Is Luke Fickell assembling his most versatile and athletic defensive backfield yet? Ryan Harings and recruiting insider Jon McNamara break down Roberson’s physical style, his fit alongside Dustin Roach and DJ Davis, and how the Badgers’ new focus on length...

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IN-STATE POWER: OL Jake Tabbert ADDS to the Wisconsin Badgers IN-STATE HAUL! Wisconsin Badgers rebuild the wall with in-state lineman Jake Tabbert’s commitment, marking their fifth in-state offensive line addition for the class. Can head coach Eric Mateos’ recruiting surge spark a return to classic Badger power football and set the team up for long-term dominance? The conversation focused on Tabbe...

ON FIRE! Wisconsin Badgers LAND two more COMMITS with Steele Harris and Darin Graham! Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting is on fire as Steele Harris and Darin Graham commit, signaling a surge of momentum for Luke Fickell’s program. Can this class become a program-changer? Ryan Harings and Justin break down why Harris – the big-bodied wide receiver from Great Falls, Montana – and Graham, the ath...

BOOM! Yahzeen Zion COMMITS to the WISCONSIN BADGERS! Massive GET for Wisconsin! Wisconsin Badgers score a massive recruiting win as Yahzeen Zion, elite defensive lineman from Arizona, commits to the program—despite offers from LSU, Oklahoma, Penn State, Miami, and USC. Is Luke Fickell setting a new ceiling for Badgers football recruiting? Ryan Harings breaks down why Zion’s size, versatility, and...

MASSIVE! In-State STAR Jalen Brown COMMITS to GREG GARD and the Wisconsin Badgers! HUGE GET! 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/ever...

FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: Wisconsin Badgers LAND Elite Mekhi Williams, Jai Jones Fuels RECRUITING Surge! Wisconsin Badgers shake up college football recruiting by landing top Florida safety Mekai Williams, beating out LSU and Miami for elite defensive talent. Can this headline-grabbing commit spark a new era for Wisconsin under the current staff and NIL changes? Host Ryan Harings and recruiting analyst...

The Big Ten and SEC unite to push back against Congress’s sweeping plan to overhaul college football, setting up a powerful standoff that could reshape the sport’s future. With player compensation, playoff formats, and media rights on the line, can any legislation succeed without college football’s biggest powerhouses on board? The Big 10 Squad dissects the motives behind congressional interventio...

BOOM! Royalton Allen COMMITS to the Wisconsin Badgers FOOTBALL TEAM! Badgers momentum CONTINUES! 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/...

GOOD NEWS? Wisconsin Badgers are trending for BIG-TIME talent in Mekhi Williams! What's NEXT? Wisconsin Badgers surge in recruiting, trending for elite Florida defensive back Mekhi Williams. Can Luke Fickell’s staff close the deal and hold off powerhouse programs like Florida State, Miami, and LSU for the four-star standout? Host Ryan Herrings spotlights the momentum driving Wisconsin’s 2025 class...

BOOM! Nathan Jones COMMITS to the Wisconsin Badgers! BIG momentum for the program right now! Wisconsin Badgers land high-upside linebacker Nathan Jones, beating out national programs like Florida State and North Carolina for the Desert Edge (AZ) standout. Is this the steal of the 2027 recruiting cycle? Host Ryan Harings breaks down what makes Jones’ explosive edge play and motor a potential game-c...

BOOM! Jai Jones COMMITS to the WISCONSIN BADGERS! Huge recruiting win for Wisconsin!    "INTRO: Workplace chaos. Deadlines stacking up, inbox overflowing, and the one position you have to fill still sitting open. When the pressure’s on and you need the right hire, this is a job for Sponsored Jobs. Indeed Sponsored Jobs helps you reach the people who actually fit what you’re looking for — skills, e...

Wisconsin Badgers offensive line aims to reclaim its “O Line U” identity as Coach Ryan Anderson joins to assess tackle depth, positional battles, and breakout candidates. Can Kevin Heywood finally emerge as the impact right tackle fans have been waiting for? The discussion centers on whether the Badgers have enough proven tackles, if PJ Wilkins can translate SEC size into Big Ten success, and how...

Big Ten football faces a seismic shift as talk of a 70-school “Super Mega Conference” heats up. Could college athletics see relegation like the Premier League, or will tradition—with teams like Ohio State, Michigan, and UCLA—hold firm amidst swirling changes? The panel breaks down the latest bipartisan Congressional proposal that targets NIL regulation, transfer portal chaos, and the Lane Kiffin r...

Sweet 16 CEILING?: Wisconsin Badgers Debate Greg Gard's Future & Recruiting Priorities for Fickell? Wisconsin Badgers face a pivotal year—can Greg Gard and Luke Fickell crack the Sweet 16 ceiling and power their squads to new heights? Ryan Herrings and Justin Julka field burning questions on football, basketball, and recruiting philosophy, unpacking key storylines around Gard’s recruiting track re...

Spring Ball INSIDER UPDATES Wisconsin Badgers POSITIONAL BATTLES - Could Ryan Hopkins be the backup? Wisconsin Badgers fans brace for tightly contested positional battles as Ryan Hopkins challenges Deuce Adams for the backup quarterback role and rising talents like Nick Clayton and Liam Danitz look to energize the Edge group. Can Colton Joseph exceed 22.5 total touchdowns this season, and which Ba...

FACT or FICTION!? Wisconsin Badgers FOOTBALL is about to HIT it's STRIDE? 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/everydayerclub Support...

NO NUMBER ONE?: Wisconsin Badgers Wide Receiver Room BREAKDOWN—Do They Need a Star? Wisconsin Badgers face a big question: can their wide receiver group succeed without a clear-cut number one option? With names like Eugene Hilton Jr., Zion Kearney, and Malachi Coleman vying for impact, the receiving corps draws scrutiny—does depth and versatility trump star power in the quest for an eight-win seas...

Michigan State Spartans and Wisconsin Badgers stand at a crossroads—whose rebuild offers the most hope? Hosts Matt Sheehan and Ryan Harings debate which Big Ten football program is better positioned: the Spartans under new leadership with Pat Fitzgerald and a patchwork roster, or the Badgers entering year four of the Luke Fickell era with aggressive transfer portal moves and major investment in pr...