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

Big Ten power flexes threaten to upend the college football landscape as Tony Petitti’s playoff expansion push sparks fierce debate. Is a 24-team playoff format diluting the sport’s intensity or driving new rivalries and storylines? Greg Sankey and the SEC’s battle for influence, clashing philosophies, and shifting narratives keep college football fans on edge. The Big 10 Squad spotlights UCLA’s p...

Wisconsin Badgers basketball enters a new era—can this revamped squad surpass last year’s? Owen Foxwell’s arrival as a true pass-first point guard headlines an offseason characterized by calculated roster construction and a sharper focus on team cohesion over star power. The discussion spotlights the impact of transfers like Eian Elmer, Trey Autry, and rim-protecting big man Victory Onuetu, alongs...

LOCKED IN Wisconsin Badgers Running Back Battle INTENSIFIES, can Abu Sama or Darrion Dupree DOMINATE? Wisconsin Badgers’ running back room faces a pivotal test: is it truly a two-horse race, or could surprise names emerge to shake up the Big Ten? With Abu Sama positioned as RB1 and Darrion Dupree poised for a breakout season, fans are left wondering if transfers like Bryan Jackson (USC) and Nate P...

Depth chart SHAKEUP? Biggest QB POST-SPRING questions and thoughts for the Wisconsin Badgers! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Every...

MORE IN-STATE TALENT! Also AM I TOO critical of Colton Joseph? Wisconsin Badgers podcast! 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/everyda...

BREAKOUT POTENTIAL: Wisconsin Badgers’ Colton Joseph AIMS to REDEFINE QB Expectations Can Colton Joseph be the game-changing quarterback the Wisconsin Badgers have waited for since Russell Wilson? Ryan Harings and Traevion Donley break down Wisconsin’s quarterback room, examining Joseph’s dual-threat potential, projected stats, and the critical need for consistency under pressure. The conversation...

Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefit...

NEW BEGINNING: Wisconsin Badgers REBUILD After Caroline Harvey, Lacey Eden DEPARTURE! Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Hockey claim their ninth national title and face a massive transition as stars like Caroline Harvey and Lacey Eden exit the program. Can this dynasty sustain its dominance with so much talent and leadership walking out the door? Host Ryan Harings and insider Alex Seaman spotlight Harvey’...

RECRUITING: Wisconsin Badgers Land Cole Reiter—Coach Davis TALKS About His NEXT-LEVEL Talent! Wisconsin Badgers land another in-state standout as Germantown’s Cole Reiter commits, joining breakout linebacker Cooper Catalano in an impressive recruiting haul. Can these homegrown talents anchor Badgers football for years to come? Host Ryan Harings sits down with Germantown head coach Jake Davis to sc...

SEARCH Committee! The NEXT Badgers AD will be decided by these people! 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 Us...

Inside Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting WHY Luke Fickell HAS the PROGRAM on the right track! Wisconsin Badgers football’s recruiting operation reveals surprising behind-the-scenes hustle—500+ hours for a single commitment and round-the-clock staff engagement. Discover how rising prospects like Ryan Hopkins and Yahya Gaad identified, the impact of in-state recruiting, and why high school rankings take...

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Greg Gard and in-state recruiting for the Wisconsin Badgers program - is there a PROBLEM? 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/everyda...

DIFFERENCE-MAKER: Coach PRAISES DJ Davis’ ELITE Versatility and Grit in '27 Wisconsin Badgers class! Wisconsin Badgers land standout athlete DJ Davis—can his elite ball skills and fierce competitiveness elevate their secondary? HS head coach Zachary Blum spotlights Davis’ rare blend of size, toughness, and versatility, analyzing why top programs covet him as a future Big Ten safety despite receive...

Big Ten football faces seismic changes as coaches push for a 24-team College Football Playoff and the elimination of conference championship games. Is the legendary exclusivity of college football evaporating? The Big 10 Squad debates whether expanding the playoff waters down the sport, how job security and coaching standards might shift, and if a January 25th national championship is simply too m...

ELITE OL Cole Reiter JOINS the show! Wisconsin Badgers’ IN-STATE RECRUITING! Scouting his game! Wisconsin Badgers land a major in-state commitment as four-star offensive tackle Cole Reiter pledges to "bring O-Line U back to Wisconsin." Could this 2027 recruiting class mark a new era of dominance in the trenches? Host Ryan Harings delivers an up-close interview with Cole Reiter, exploring his aggre...

FOOTBALL HYPE! Why Wisconsin Badgers football is on the UPSWING? Recruiting news! 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...

Wisconsin Badgers’ 2027 class is ROLLING! Best player, most upside and WHAT's NEXT? Wisconsin Badgers football’s 2027 recruiting class is turning heads—will this group set a new standard in Madison? Ryan Harings and Justin spotlight rising stars like Cole Reiter (offensive tackle), DJ Davis, Dustin Roach (safeties), and David Hill (defensive tackle), examining who could become the program’s next b...

Why the Wisconsin Badgers Are DESTINED for a Bounce Back After Last Year’s Carnage? Wisconsin Badgers poised for a major rebound as schedule lightens and quarterback depth reaches new heights. Can Luke Fickell's squad capitalize on a rebuilt roster and avoid last season's pitfalls? Ryan Harings breaks down why the 2025 season is fundamentally different, spotlighting the shift from brutal matchups...

BIG RECRUITING WINS! Wisconsin Badgers ARE COOKING on the trail! 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 Us By Sup...

Wisconsin Badgers Face DANGER if Colton Joseph Isn't Ready to Deliver This Season Wisconsin Badgers! Wisconsin Badgers fans face pressing questions: What if quarterback Colton Joseph isn’t the answer this season? Ryan Harings breaks down how uncertainty at QB could force the Badgers to lean on their deep running back room, featuring Abusama, Darion Dupree, and TCU transfer Palmer, while the offens...

College football playoff chaos looms as postseason expansion rumors ignite fierce debate. Could the Big Ten secure eight playoff spots in a future super-sized format? The Big 10 Squad tackles the growing influence of money on NCAA tournament and College Football Playoff changes, questioning whether tradition or TV contracts will shape the future of Big Ten powerhouses like Michigan State, Penn Sta...

Basketball SWEET 16 or Football 10 win season — What comes FIRST? | Wisconsin Badgers Podcast! Wisconsin Badgers face a pivotal crossroads: is a 10-win football season or a Sweet 16 run in basketball more likely next year? Ryan Harings tackles burning fan questions, dissecting the Badgers’ football schedule, defensive line depth, and the program’s need for offensive consistency. Discussion heats u...

Wisconsin Badgers look to climb out of the Big Ten cellar with portal addition Colton Joseph taking over at quarterback. Can Joseph’s athleticism and new offensive weapons ignite an explosive turnaround, or will inconsistency and turnovers continue to haunt the Badgers’ attack? Brian Smith and Ryan Harings break down Joseph’s spring performance, why a revamped wide receiver room featuring and Euge...

ON FIRE: Wisconsin Badgers RECRUIT and LOCK DOWN DJ Davis, Massive SAFETY Addition EXCITES Fans! Wisconsin Badgers surge into the national recruiting spotlight as DJ Davis, a rangy 6'3" safety from Delaware, commits to the 2027 class. Can Coach Cooper’s knack for landing ball-hawking defensive backs reshape the Badgers’ secondary against Big Ten titans like Ohio State and Michigan? Davis’ commitme...