The Bucky Report

Wisconsin football opens the 2026 season with a massive matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and we’re kicking off our Know Your Foe series by breaking down everything Badger fans need to know about the Fighting Irish. Rajeev and Justin are joined by Tyler Wojciak from the Locked On Irish podcast to preview Notre Dame’s roster, key players, biggest strengths, and the questions still surrou...

On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin break down the biggest Wisconsin Badgers football pressure points heading into the season. With new athletic director Shawn Eichorst now in Madison, Luke Fickell entering a critical prove-it year, Jeff Grimes needing to establish an offensive identity, and Colton Joseph stepping in as QB1, there are plenty of major questions around the prog...

This week on The Bucky Report, we react to Baboucarr Ann's commitment to Greg Gard and discuss why Wisconsin basketball recruiting is on one of its best runs in years. Then we shift to football for our annual 2026 Hot Takes Show, where we make bold predictions we'll be held accountable for all season—including why Luke Fickell could be the 2026 Big Ten Coach of the Year. Some of these takes may so...

Wisconsin football has plenty of skeptics heading into 2026, but there are also some very real reasons for optimism. In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the latest recruiting momentum surrounding Luke Fickell's program, including the recent commitment from Brody Pfannenstiel. We discuss where the 2027 class stands, who could be next to commit, and why recruiting feels different righ...

Wisconsin football is entering a pivotal season under Luke Fickell, but there are still some massive questions surrounding the future of the program. On today's episode of The Bucky Report, we tackle 10 tough under-the-radar questions that could determine whether Wisconsin is truly turning the corner. Can Luke Fickell finally establish an identity? Has he become the CEO-type head coach Wisconsin h...

Brendan Sorsby placed over 9,000 bets totaling nearly $90,000, including wagers involving his own team… and he’s still allowed to play college football. How did we get here? On this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, I dive into one of the most shocking NCAA controversies in recent memory. The NCAA ruled Sorsby permanently ineligible after its gambling investigation, but a court injunction has allowed th...

Wisconsin Recruiting Surge: Two Big Wins... More Commits Next? Wisconsin recruiting is on a roll. On today's show, we break down a massive weekend for the Badgers as Luke Fickell and Greg Gard both land major recruiting victories. We'll dive into what Wisconsin is getting from its newest football commitment, what the latest basketball addition means for the future of the program, and why the momen...

Official Visit Weekend 2 is here, and Wisconsin has another huge opportunity to build on the momentum that's been growing throughout the 2027 recruiting cycle. On this episode of The Bucky Report, we're breaking down every major prospect expected in Madison this weekend, where the Badgers stand with each recruit, and which players could be the next dominoes to fall for Luke Fickell and his staff....

Official visit season is officially underway, and Wisconsin made a major statement with its first big recruiting weekend of the summer. On today's show, we're breaking down everything we learned from OV Weekend 1 including WHO COMMITTED, which recruits helped themselves the most, which visitors look closest to committing next, and what it all means for the future of the 2027 class. We'll also prev...

Official visit season is officially HERE — and Wisconsin’s first massive OV weekend could shape the future of the 2027 class. On today’s show, we break down every major storyline surrounding Luke Fickell’s huge recruiting weekend in Madison. We are joined by good friend Nick Osen from 247 Sports! We dive into the top uncommitted visitors expected on campus, including Mekhi Williams, Royalton Allen...

Wisconsin’s 2027 defensive recruiting board is starting to come into focus — and the message is clear: SPEED. LENGTH. VERSATILITY On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the Badgers’ top defensive targets in the 2027 class, including Nathan Jones, Mekhi Williams, Darin Graham, Darryl Flemister, Evan Via, Royalton Allen, Yahzeen Zion, and more. We dive into the loaded official visit w...

Is a 24-team College Football Playoff really that crazy… or is it exactly what this sport needs?! On this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, we dive deep into the growing debate around expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and why the idea may actually make more sense than people want to admit. We also discuss: 🏈 Why the current playoff format still leaves too many teams out 🏈 The biggest...

Wisconsin football recruiting is heating up in a BIG way as Luke Fickell and the Badgers continue building momentum in the 2027 recruiting class. On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the FIVE newest Wisconsin commits and dive into what makes this class feel different from previous years. We take a detailed look at new Badgers commits Jack Sorgi, DJ Davis, David Hill, Will Zaccagni...

Wisconsin is searching for its next Athletic Director, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the future of Badger athletics. On today’s episode of Rajeev's Corner, we break down everything surrounding the Wisconsin AD search — from the role of the search committee, to the biggest challenges facing the program in the NIL and transfer portal era, to the type of leader the Badgers absolutely need to...

On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we dive into our biggest concerns surrounding Wisconsin football, basketball, and the future of the athletic department. From the ongoing athletic director search, to fears about another overhyped football offseason, to concerns about whether the Badgers are truly keeping pace in the modern era of college sports — nothing is off limits. Is this just fan anxi...

On this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, we dive into one of the biggest problems facing the NBA today: flopping. Has the league become too dependent on foul baiting and officiating manipulation? Why are so many fans frustrated with the current product, and what can actually be done to fix it? We also break down the growing conversation around NCAA Tournament expansion. Why expanding March Madness coul...

On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the Wisconsin Badgers post-spring depth chart and project the full 2-deep heading into summer. After weeks of spring practice, it’s time to evaluate who’s rising, who’s falling, and where the biggest position battles stand. We go position by position to build out our projected Wisconsin football depth chart for 2026, highlighting key storylines...

SPECIAL GUEST: NICK OSEN from 247 Sports! The verdict is in on Wisconsin spring football. With spring practice wrapping up, we break down everything we’ve learned about the Badgers heading into the offseason. Are the improvements real, or are there still major questions that need to be answered? In this episode, we dive into the biggest takeaways from spring camp, the most surprising developments,...

Wisconsin basketball is officially in reload mode — but did the Badgers do enough in the transfer portal to take the next step? In today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down all the new Wisconsin basketball additions including Trey Autry, Eian Elmer, and Victory Onuetu, what each transfer brings to the roster, and how these pieces fit into Greg Gard’s system heading into next season. Are t...

BREAKING NEWS: Chris McIntosh is stepping down as Athletic Director at Wisconsin. We will discuss this in detail on this show and provide any and all updates!!! Wisconsin Badgers fans got hit with a tough week across the board. Star guard John Blackwell’s departure is a major blow to the basketball program and a clear example of just how difficult roster retention has become in the NIL and transfe...

Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting is SURGING in the 2027 class, and this week brought major additions including 4-star RB Kingston Allen and offensive line twins Hunter Mallinger and Reece Mallinger. With Luke Fickell locking down top in-state talent and stacking commitments like Cole Reiter, Isaac Miller, and more, is Wisconsin building one of the best recruiting classes in the Big Ten — or i...

Wisconsin football is back on the field for spring practice — but is this a real reset under Luke Fickell, or just more offseason hype? In today’s episode, we break down key takeaways from Wisconsin spring football, including the quarterback battle, early standouts, defensive momentum, and whether this team is actually trending in the right direction heading into 2026. But the biggest conversation...

Wisconsin’s March Madness run is over… and it ended in stunning fashion. In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the Badgers’ shocking loss to High Point, one of the most disappointing and frustrating NCAA Tournament exits in recent memory. How did Wisconsin let this happen? What went wrong in the biggest moment of the season? And what does this say about the program moving forward? We...

Selection Sunday is here and the Wisconsin Badgers will find out their final seed for March Madness! On this special episode of The Bucky Report, we react live to Wisconsin’s March Madness seed, bracket placement, and potential tournament path as the Badgers prepare for the NCAA Tournament. Can this Wisconsin team make a deep March Madness run? We break down the most likely matchups, potential bra...

Wisconsin just delivered one of the biggest wins of the season, taking down the Purdue Boilermakers in a massive statement game — and we break down exactly what it means for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball heading into March. On this episode of The Bucky Report, we dive into Wisconsin’s huge win over Purdue, the performances that powered the Badgers to victory, and why this result could be...