The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news that Tawee Walker is in the transfer portal and looking for a new home after a new NCAA ruling gave him...

Wisconsin has now seen more than 20 guys hit the portal, including CB Xavier Lucas. Zach and Jesse discuss what his loss means. They also get into all the guys the Badgers have added, including a couple intriguing players in Matt Jung and Mark Hamper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a crazy few days for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse break it all down, including the Badgers adding a pair of QBs, restocking the front seven, Landyn Locke not coming, Preston Zachman staying and Alex Grinch leaving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin got good news from the portal on Wednesday with Trech Kekahuna announcing he would be returning to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the move, and then get into Braedyn Locke putting his name into the portal and what it means for the QB spot. They also go over some of the Badgers targets in the portal and close with a look at a brutal 2025 Big Ten schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Tyler Van Dyke era is done in Madison. Zach and Jesse discuss him going to the transfer portal and what's next for Wisconsin. They also discuss some of the guys sticking around, what happened to the 2023 recruiting class and the positions the Badgers are targeting in the portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin reportedly has its new offensive coordinator in Jeff Grimes. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Riley Mahlman announcing his decision to return for his senior year and what Wisconsin needs in the transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy Wednesday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Luke Fickell's updates on the OC search, what he's looking for on offense and some potential changes on defense. Then they discuss the latest transfer portal news, including the loss of show favorite Trech Kekahuna. They close with some NSD superlatives for Wisconsin's 2025 class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The offseason has officially begun for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the players that have entered the transfer portal and also areas of need. Then they get into Jesse's story on how high school coaches in the state view Wisconsin's recruiting efforts and they close by looking ahead to the early signing period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are going to finish the season under .500 for the first time in 23 years. Zach and Jesse touch on the Minnesota debacle but tackle much bigger picture topics as Luke Fickell enters a pivotal offseason. They also dive into a bunch of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed the struggles his unit has had at times this year. Zach and Jesse discuss his comments, including on some of his personnel decisions in trying to stop the run. Then they play some Overreaction, er No?, preview the Minnesota game and make their Week 14 picks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin has landed a top-tier quarterback in the class of 2025. Four-star Carter Smith announced his commitment to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss what Smith brings to Madison and what it could mean for the other QBs on the roster moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin lost to Nebraska for the first time in 12 years. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong in Lincoln, including a good day for Braedyn Locke, struggles on defense and some questionable coaching decisions. They also get into some listener questions that focus on the future of the program and whether Mike Tressel will be back as DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Wisconsin is headed to Nebraska this Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the game and what needs to happen for the Badgers to win. Then they jump into Jaylen Williams flipping from Michigan, whether Cole LaCrue is just the first of several QBs heading to the portal, whether you'd rather be in Matt Rhule or Luke Fickell's situation and they close with their Week 13 picks.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell met the media on Monday for the first time since firing offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach and Jesse talk about how feisty Fickell was and some of his answers/non-answers to what is next for the team's offense. They also play some Overreaction, er No?, including Braedyn Locke still being he unquestioned starting quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Wisconsin has fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach is joined by Ben Kenney to discuss the breaking news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers fell short in their upset bid of No. 1 Oregon. Zach and Jesse talk about what went right and wrong against the Ducks, and then get into some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin gets No. 1 Oregon on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse discuss what success against the Ducks looks like and if there is any chance the Badgers can keep it close. They also debate whether a win over Oregon would be more important than the basketball team beating No. 9 Arizona on Friday night. They close with their Week 12 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is prepping for a visit from No. 1 Oregon on Saturday night but the focus to start the week was on offensive coordinator Phil Longo. He spoke with reporters about Braedyn Locke's struggles, the chances of Mabrey Mettaeur being ready to play and recruiting multiple QBs in one class. The guys also discuss Jack Del Rio's stepping down after his arrest for OWI. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Wisconsin is in the midst of its bye week, so Zach and Jesse focus on some bigger picture items. That includes a look at how the roster is made up and how it has changed under coach Luke Fickell. Then they get into a bunch of Overreaction, er No? questions, including whether the Badgers will ever make the CFP under Fickell and the fates of Braedyn Locke and Phil Longo. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Wisconsin got embarrassed at Iowa on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right (very little) and what went wrong (a lot) before finishing with listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin will face Iowa on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including what the Badgers need to do to pull out a win. Then they get into Jesse's story about how recruits reacted to the Penn State game and Wisconsin getting involved with a 2025 QB. They close with their Week 10 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is prepping for a trip to Iowa City but 2025 is on the minds of Zach and Jesse, specifically the quarterback spot. They discuss the options and what the Badgers might do. They also get into the commitment of TE Emmett Bork and the de-commitment of Wilnerson Telemaque. They close with some Overreaction, er No? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a disappointing night for the Badgers as they fell to 0-5 against ranked teams over the last two years. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right in the first half, what went wrong in the second half and they get into a bunch of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No. 3 team in the country is coming to Madison this Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss the keys to the game, including the play of the two quarterbacks -- Braedyn Locke and Drew Allar. Then they talk about the 20th anniversary of Matt Bernstein going off vs Penn State. They close with their Week 9 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin DC Mike Tressel met with reporters Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss his comments on how the defense has taken big steps in the last three weeks and whether they're ready for Penn State on Saturday. The guys also go over the commitment of 3-star DL Drayden Pavey, play some Overreaction, er No? and talk about how the Badgers are trying to avoid teams stealing their signals on defense. See om...