The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Zach and Jesse get together to discuss Wisconsin's trip to face Minnesota on Saturday. They talk about which team has more at stake, injury concerns for the Badgers, whether Chez Mellusi will return for a 6th year, are players being held accountable more under Luke Fickell and they make their Week 13 picks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin roared back from a 14-0 deficit to beat Nebraska 24-17 in overtime. The guys talk about the Badgers overcoming another slow start, key plays in the win, Braelon Allen's performance in his likely last home game, Tanner Mordecai delivering in the clutch and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are back to discuss Luke Fickell calling this year tougher than his first year at Cincinnati, what players were saying about a team meeting where grievances were shared, whether Fickell is re-thinking his decision to move to an Air Raid style of offense, Wisconsin gets a commit from in-state OL Michael Roeske and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin found a new low Saturday, losing 24-10 to Northwestern. Zach and Jesse discuss Hunter Wohler's strong comments after the game, where the program finds itself 10 games into Luke Fickell's tenure, what the rest of the season could hold and your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse discuss Luke Fickell talking about what he could have done different to keep Wisconsin out of the situation it's in, his answer to potential changes on offense, some young guys we're interested in, where the Badgers could go for bowl season (assuming they win another game).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin fell at Indiana on Saturday, losing in Bloomington for the first time since 2002. Zach and Jesse breakdown all that went wrong, including some inexplicable mistakes down the stretch. They also hit on some big picture questions about the program and its future. They finish with your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is getting ready for its first trip to Indiana since 2017. Zach and Jesse talk about the potential replacements for Braelon Allen, whether Allen has done enough to leave for the NFL after this year, young players that could potentially see time in the final four games, the special relationship between Ricardo Hallman and Daryl Peterson, Iowa moves on from Brian Ferentz and more.  See omn...

Wisconsin fell to Ohio State for a 10th straight time. Zach and Jesse recap the game, discuss whether the Badgers are closer to the Buckeyes as a program since last year, the injury to Braelon Allen, the play of the defense, Braedyn Locke's performance and your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is getting set to host No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. The guys talk about Jesse's piece on Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, the emergence of Will Pauling as the team's No. 1 receiver, Braedyn Locke on read options and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin roared back from 14 down in the fourth quarter to beat Illinois on Saturday. Zach and Jesse talk about the remarkable turnaround down the stretch, Braelon Allen getting a measure of revenge, WR Nolan Rucci, Braedyn Locke's first start, defense getting stops when needed and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braedyn Locke met with reporters for the first time since being named the starting quarterback. Zach and Jesse discuss what he had to say. They also get into what the players were saying about last year's Illinois game and its impact on this year, while the guys debate whether Saturday is a fork in the road for the 2023 season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin fell to Iowa on Saturday and lost quarterback Tanner Mordecai. Zach and Jesse talk about the impact of the senior QB's broken hand, his replacement in Braedyn Locke, whether we underestimated the challenge Luke Fickell walked into, where the Badgers have improved since Week 1, answer your Twitter questions and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's rivalry week for the Badgers. They will host Iowa as the two play for the Heartland Trophy. Zach and Jesse talk about former Wisconsin quarterback Deacon Hill returning to Madison as Iowa's starting quarterback, how the Badgers need to force Hill to beat them, some of the best Iowa-Wisconsin moments and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin earned a 24-13 win over Rutgers. Zach and Jesse talk about the play of the game from Ricardo Hallman, the Badgers defense stuffing the run, Tanner Mordecai using his legs to beat defenses, Jackson Acker's debut as Chez Mellusi's replacement, the shotgun snaps, passing game concerns and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is back from its bye week. Zach and Jesse discuss the weekend that was in the Big Ten West, what Luke Fickell had to say about Braelon Allen's role now that Chez Mellusi is out, if Jake Renfro could have a role this week and trying to get more on why Maema Njongmeta barely played vs Purdue. The Big Ten West is not good (3:32) Impact of Mellusi injury on Allen’s workload (6:08) Jake Renfr...

It's the bye week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Wisconsin's game against Rutgers being on Peacock, the chances Chez Mellusi returns in 2024, Nathanial Vakos being on pace to set some records and they grade the team through 1/3 of the season.  Fans react to the Rutgers game being on Peacock (0:40) Could Chez Mellusi return for a sixth season? (5:33) Nathanial Vakos having himself a sea...

Wisconsin opened Big Ten play with a 38-17 win over Purdue. Zach and Jesse talk about the devastating loss of Chez Mellusi, the Badgers starting fast, Tanner Mordecai beating the Boilermakers with his feet, the issues in stopping the run and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers will open Big Ten play on Friday at Purdue. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing the team, the struggle to get all the offensive weapons involved and the energy inside the program. Will the offense ever be the one we thought it could? (2:40) Should Chez and Braelon be used differently? (6:56) Biggest defensive questions facing UW (16:15) The struggle to keep all the weap...

Wisconsin bounced back with a 35-14 win over Georgia Southern, but things aren't all sunshine and rainbows. Zach and Jesse talk about another slow start, another strong third quarter, Braelon Allen's tough week, the consistent excellence of Hunter Wohler, whether the Badgers are ready for the Big Ten season and more. Another slow start...what’s the issue? (1:37) Braelon Allen’s ‘tough’ week (12:26...

The Badgers are getting ready for Georgia Southern. Zach and Jesse discuss what Braelon Allen had to say about his lack of carries against Washington State, how far away the offense is from clicking, putting Tanner Mordecai’s turnovers into context, the lack of playing time for Keontez Lewis, Wisconsin struggling to force turnovers and just how good is Washington State. Braelon Allen on his lack o...

Wisconsin went on the road and fell at Washington State. Zach and Jesse talk about the slow start on both sides, the comeback, Tanner Mordecai gets the passing game going and they answer your Twitter questions.   Wisconsin’s defense struggles early (4:08) Fickell says ‘We have the talent to win now’ (8:33) Tanner Mordecai and the passing game (16:37) Your Twitter questions (28:37) See omnystudio.c...

Wisconsin hits the road to face Washington State. Zach and Jesse discuss the Badgers memories from last year's loss, the challenge of defending quarterback Cam Ward, the #Badgers intense focus on finishing games and more. Last year’s game on Wisconsin’s mind (1:06) QB Cam Ward a huge challenge (4:57) Luke Fickell’s ‘delusional expectations’ (7:48) The lack of stacked boxes in Game 1 (14:40) Finish...

Wisconsin took its season opener 38-17 over Buffalo. Zach and Jesse talk about the 'one-one punch' of Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi, the up-and-down debut for Tanner Mordecai, the #Badgers defense showing flashes but plenty of work to do and they answer your Twitter questions. -- Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen go off (1:44) -- Up and down debut for Tanner Mordecai (8:31) -- Defense shows flashes,...

Wisconsin has set its depth chart for the first week. Zach and Jesse talk about all the transfers in the two-deep, Bryson Green with the starting unit, potential concerns at tight end and how many points will the #Badgers score this season.  Transfers dominate first depth chart (2:01) Bryson Green gets the nod with the starters (10:30) Concerns at TE? (16:20) How many points will Wisconsin score?...

It's season preview time for the #Badgers. Zach and Jesse give their record predictions, one very bold prediction, discuss some over/unders, players under the radar and more.  -- Biggest question going into Week 1 (2:47) -- Under the radar players (7:27) -- Toughest game (16:26) -- More dangerous trap game (21:18) -- Over/unders (37:48) -- Bold prediction (46:15) -- Season prediction (51:01) See o...