Badgers host Penn State; FOX's 'Big Noon Kickoff' behind the scenes

FOX6 News went behind the scenes for a unique look at what happens before FOX's ''Big Noon Kickoff'' -- set in Madison for Badgers vs. Penn State.

No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 19 Penn State eager for fresh starts

Wisconsin and Penn State believe they are ready to contend for Big Ten titles again after struggling through uncharacteristically inconsistent seasons amid unusual circumstances last year.

Badgers football season, Big Ten expectations high

The Wisconsin Badgers football team enters the 2021 season with high expectations -- Big Ten West favorites and ranked no. 12 in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers aim to regain consistency

Wisconsin Badgers football coach Paul Chryst discussed the key to quarterback Graham Mertz’s development during a news conference.

Wisconsin football to play in front of capacity crowds in 2021

When Wisconsin opens up the 2021 season on Sept. 4 against Penn State, the Badgers will be playing in front of a full Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin Badgers seniors criticize Gard in secret recording

Wisconsin’s seniors were openly critical of coach Greg Gard during a late-season team meeting that was secretly recorded and sent to a newspaper.

Lambeau to host Wisconsin, Notre Dame in 2026

The Packers invited Wisconsin and Notre Dame on Twitter to play at Lambeau Field and the two schools agreed to meet on September 5, 2026.

McIntosh following Alvarez as Badgers' athletic director

Chris McIntosh has been named to the post of director of athletics, Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced on Wednesday, June 2.

Badgers' McIntosh new athletic director: report

Chris McIntosh is expected to be named the new athletic director, an official announcement coming Wednesday, June 2.

NFL draft: Badgers' Loudermilk, Wildgoose, Van Lanen picked

Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft on Saturday, May 1.

Badgers approve extensions for Chryst, Gard, 4 other coaches

The Badgers athletic board approved contract extensions for six head coaches -- including Paul Chryst and Greg Gard.

Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill banning vaccine requirement

Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, April 23 vetoed Republican-backed bills that would have prevented health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and allowed churches to be closed during the pandemic.

Wisconsin's Cole Caufield wins Hobey Baker Memorial Award

Wisconsin sophomore Cole Caufield was announced as the winner of the 2021 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Friday night.

Wisconsin hopes to hire new AD 'within a few months'

The head of the search committee to pick a successor to retiring Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said the school hopes to make a hire "within a few months."

Barry Alvarez to retire as UW athletics director on June 30

After 32 years at the University of Wisconsin, including the final 18 as the director of athletics, Barry Alvarez announced on Tuesday, April 6 that he will officially retire on June 30.

No. 1 seed Baylor beats Wisconsin 76-63 to reach Sweet 16

Davion Mitchell scored 16 points and spearheaded a dominant defensive first half, helping top-seeded Baylor avoid another NCAA Tournament upset with a 76-63 win over Wisconsin on Sunday.