Badgers' Paul Chryst 2017 consensus Big Ten Coach of the Year; Fumagalli Best Tight End 🏈
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers' Paul Chryst, the head football coach, has been named 2017 consensus Big Ten Coach of the Year!Additionally, Troy Fumagalli has been named Best Tight End in the Big Ten.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers' Paul Chryst, the head football coach, has been named 2017 consensus Big Ten Coach of the Year!Additionally, Troy Fumagalli has been named Best Tight End in the Big Ten.
Former Badgers player turned coach loves every minute in Madison: "Feels like I'm at home"
MADISON -- From college football to the NFL, Pewaukee's own Chris McIntosh has taken a journey through the world of football and finds himself back where it all began -- hoping to impact future student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin.
MADISON -- From college football to the NFL, Pewaukee's own Chris McIntosh has taken a journey through the world of football and finds himself back where it all began -- hoping to impact future student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin.
College Football Playoff rankings: Unbeaten Wisconsin Badgers No. 4
MADISON -- Clemson is No. 1, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin in the last College Football Playoff rankings before the semifinals are set by the selection committee on Sunday.Alabama fell from No. 1 to fifth after losing to Auburn, and Georgia was sixth.
MADISON -- Clemson is No. 1, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin in the last College Football Playoff rankings before the semifinals are set by the selection committee on Sunday.Alabama fell from No. 1 to fifth after losing to Auburn, and Georgia was sixth.
Wisconsin, Michigan get 3 defenders on All-Big Ten 1st team
ROSEMONT, Illinois — Wisconsin and Michigan have three players apiece on the coaches' All-Big Ten defense first team.The conference began announcing its postseason awards on Tuesday.
ROSEMONT, Illinois — Wisconsin and Michigan have three players apiece on the coaches' All-Big Ten defense first team.The conference began announcing its postseason awards on Tuesday.
Wisconsin Badgers fall to No. 18 Virginia 49-37 on the road
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kyle Guy scored 17 points, and No. 18 Virginia held Wisconsin scoreless for more than 7 minutes in the second half in a 49-37 victory Monday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.Devon Hall added 16 points for the Cavaliers (7-0), who led by four points before scoring the next 12 to stretch the lead to 42-26 with 10:30 remaining.Ethan Happ led Wisconsin (3-4) with 14 points and D'Mitrik Trice had 10, but the Badgers shot poorly all night.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kyle Guy scored 17 points, and No. 18 Virginia held Wisconsin scoreless for more than 7 minutes in the second half in a 49-37 victory Monday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.Devon Hall added 16 points for the Cavaliers (7-0), who led by four points before scoring the next 12 to stretch the lead to 42-26 with 10:30 remaining.Ethan Happ led Wisconsin (3-4) with 14 points and D'Mitrik Trice had 10, but the Badgers shot poorly all night.
AP Top 25: Unbeaten Wisconsin Badgers climb up 2 spots to No. 3
Clemson is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll , taking a close vote with Oklahoma after the top two teams in the rankings lost in the same weekend for the first time since 2012.The Tigers jumped from fourth to No. 1 after blowing out South Carolina on Saturday night.
Clemson is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll , taking a close vote with Oklahoma after the top two teams in the rankings lost in the same weekend for the first time since 2012.The Tigers jumped from fourth to No. 1 after blowing out South Carolina on Saturday night.
Hornibrook, Badgers stay unbeaten with 31-0 win at Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Hornibrook threw three touchdown passes without an interception for fifth-ranked Wisconsin, and the Badgers easily remained unbeaten by overwhelming rival Minnesota 31-0 on Saturday for their 14th straight victory over the Gophers.
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Hornibrook threw three touchdown passes without an interception for fifth-ranked Wisconsin, and the Badgers easily remained unbeaten by overwhelming rival Minnesota 31-0 on Saturday for their 14th straight victory over the Gophers.
Wisconsin snaps losing streak with 71-49 win over Milwaukee
MADISON — As the young Wisconsin Badgers experience ups and downs in the early season, Brad Davison continues to play beyond his years.The freshman guard scored a career-high 19 points and Ethan Happ had 14 points and eight rebounds to help Wisconsin snap a three-game losing streak with a 71-49 victory over in-state rival Milwaukee on Friday night."I like how we approached it," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. "Knowing these state games, having been on the other side of it and now on this side for quite awhile, I understand the importance and relevance of it for Milwaukee, for us and for the game of basketball in the state."Davison helped the Badgers pull away by going 5 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from beyond the arc to score 14 points in the second half."I love Brad," Milwaukee coach Pat Baldwin said. "Where I was before (assistant at Northwestern), we recruited him extremely hard ...
MADISON — As the young Wisconsin Badgers experience ups and downs in the early season, Brad Davison continues to play beyond his years.The freshman guard scored a career-high 19 points and Ethan Happ had 14 points and eight rebounds to help Wisconsin snap a three-game losing streak with a 71-49 victory over in-state rival Milwaukee on Friday night."I like how we approached it," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. "Knowing these state games, having been on the other side of it and now on this side for quite awhile, I understand the importance and relevance of it for Milwaukee, for us and for the game of basketball in the state."Davison helped the Badgers pull away by going 5 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from beyond the arc to score 14 points in the second half."I love Brad," Milwaukee coach Pat Baldwin said. "Where I was before (assistant at Northwestern), we recruited him extremely hard ...
Wisconsin falls to Baylor on the road, 70-65
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baylor was stuck on the same point total for so long Monday night that coach Scott Drew thought about strolling over to the scorer's table and punching the button to change it himself.Nobody on the court seemed to be doing it for him.But despite going the final 8 minutes, 43 seconds without a field goal, the No. 22 Bears somehow managed to hang on to beat Wisconsin 70-65.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baylor was stuck on the same point total for so long Monday night that coach Scott Drew thought about strolling over to the scorer's table and punching the button to change it himself.Nobody on the court seemed to be doing it for him.But despite going the final 8 minutes, 43 seconds without a field goal, the No. 22 Bears somehow managed to hang on to beat Wisconsin 70-65.
AP Top 25: Undefeated Wisconsin Badgers remain at No. 5 position
MADISON -- The top nine teams in The Associated Press college football poll have held onto their spots, led by No. 1 Alabama, while Northwestern and Boise State moved into the Top 25 for the first time this season.A Saturday with few surprises and a lot of blowouts produced mostly expected ranking results heading into what figures to be an intriguing final two weeks of the season.
MADISON -- The top nine teams in The Associated Press college football poll have held onto their spots, led by No. 1 Alabama, while Northwestern and Boise State moved into the Top 25 for the first time this season.A Saturday with few surprises and a lot of blowouts produced mostly expected ranking results heading into what figures to be an intriguing final two weeks of the season.
No. 5 Wisconsin wins slugfest against No. 19 Michigan 24-10
MADISON, Wis. — Alex Hornibrook's 24-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Taylor in third quarter broke open a defensive slugfest, Kendric Pryor scored on an end-around and No. 5 Wisconsin beat No. 19 Michigan 24-10 on Saturday to remain undefeated.The Badgers (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP) padded their playoff resume by winning a grinding, physical matchup against the Wolverines (8-3, 5-3, No. 24 CFP).Hornibrook finished 9 of 19 for 143 yards, but bounced back from an interception early in the third quarter with some of his best throws of the season.He connected with Taylor through a tight window in the end zone for a 14-10 lead with 3:31 left in the third quarter.After a three-and-out for Michigan, Wisconsin's Danny Davis made a one-handed catch with a defender draped on him for a 27-yard gain.
MADISON, Wis. — Alex Hornibrook's 24-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Taylor in third quarter broke open a defensive slugfest, Kendric Pryor scored on an end-around and No. 5 Wisconsin beat No. 19 Michigan 24-10 on Saturday to remain undefeated.The Badgers (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP) padded their playoff resume by winning a grinding, physical matchup against the Wolverines (8-3, 5-3, No. 24 CFP).Hornibrook finished 9 of 19 for 143 yards, but bounced back from an interception early in the third quarter with some of his best throws of the season.He connected with Taylor through a tight window in the end zone for a 14-10 lead with 3:31 left in the third quarter.After a three-and-out for Michigan, Wisconsin's Danny Davis made a one-handed catch with a defender draped on him for a 27-yard gain.
Wisconsin falls to Xavier 80-70
MADISON, Wis. — Trevon Bluiett scored 25 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers in a decisive run over the final 1:47, to help No. 15 Xavier pull away late for an 80-70 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday night in one of the Gavitt Tipoff Games.J.P. Macura added 20 points for the Musketeers (3-0), who won at a tough road venue following two easy home nonconference victories to open the season.Ethan Happ led Wisconsin (2-1) with 21 points and eight assists.Bluiett took control in the closing minutes, scoring 10 of Xavier's final 14 points.
MADISON, Wis. — Trevon Bluiett scored 25 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers in a decisive run over the final 1:47, to help No. 15 Xavier pull away late for an 80-70 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday night in one of the Gavitt Tipoff Games.J.P. Macura added 20 points for the Musketeers (3-0), who won at a tough road venue following two easy home nonconference victories to open the season.Ethan Happ led Wisconsin (2-1) with 21 points and eight assists.Bluiett took control in the closing minutes, scoring 10 of Xavier's final 14 points.
College Football Playoff rankings: Wisconsin moves up to No. 5 🏈
MADISON -- Alabama is the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson up to No. 2 and Miami and Oklahoma joining the top four for the first time.Wisconsin was fifth and Auburn was up to sixth in the rankings released Tuesday.The Crimson Tide had been second behind Georgia in the first two selection committee rankings, but the Bulldogs and previously No. 3 Notre Dame were beaten last weekend, opening up the top for changes.Clemson moved up from fourth and unbeaten Miami jumped from seventh to third, giving the Atlantic Coast Conference two top four teams.
MADISON -- Alabama is the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson up to No. 2 and Miami and Oklahoma joining the top four for the first time.Wisconsin was fifth and Auburn was up to sixth in the rankings released Tuesday.The Crimson Tide had been second behind Georgia in the first two selection committee rankings, but the Bulldogs and previously No. 3 Notre Dame were beaten last weekend, opening up the top for changes.Clemson moved up from fourth and unbeaten Miami jumped from seventh to third, giving the Atlantic Coast Conference two top four teams.
Badgers' men's basketball team overpowers Yale in easy 89-61 win
MADISON — Khalil Iverson, held scoreless in Wisconsin's season debut two days earlier, led the Badgers with 17 points Sunday as they cruised to an 89-61 win over Yale.As with their season opener, the Badgers had four players in double figures, and Wisconsin (2-0) overpowered Yale (0-2) from the start.The Bulldogs were again without senior captain Makai Mason, who missed all of last year and has yet to get in a game this season, and 6-foot, 9-inch Jordan Brunch.Yale was no match for Wisconsin inside, where the Badgers had a 46-30 advantage.
MADISON — Khalil Iverson, held scoreless in Wisconsin's season debut two days earlier, led the Badgers with 17 points Sunday as they cruised to an 89-61 win over Yale.As with their season opener, the Badgers had four players in double figures, and Wisconsin (2-0) overpowered Yale (0-2) from the start.The Bulldogs were again without senior captain Makai Mason, who missed all of last year and has yet to get in a game this season, and 6-foot, 9-inch Jordan Brunch.Yale was no match for Wisconsin inside, where the Badgers had a 46-30 advantage.
AP college football poll: Unbeaten Wisconsin Badgers move up a spot to No. 5
MADISON -- Miami is back at No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll , the Hurricanes' best ranking since 2003.The undefeated Hurricanes leaped five spots from No. 7 after routing Notre Dame on Saturday night.
MADISON -- Miami is back at No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll , the Hurricanes' best ranking since 2003.The undefeated Hurricanes leaped five spots from No. 7 after routing Notre Dame on Saturday night.
Badgers clinch Big Ten West title with 38-14 win against Hawkeyes
MADISON -- Receiver Kendric Pryor scored twice, and No. 6 Wisconsin relied on stifling defense to overcome four turnovers and Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson's two touchdowns in a 38-14 win Saturday over the Hawkeyes.The win allowed the Badgers (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 8) to clinch a trip to the league conference title game as West champions.
MADISON -- Receiver Kendric Pryor scored twice, and No. 6 Wisconsin relied on stifling defense to overcome four turnovers and Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson's two touchdowns in a 38-14 win Saturday over the Hawkeyes.The win allowed the Badgers (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 8) to clinch a trip to the league conference title game as West champions.
Revamped Wisconsin opens with 85-50 win over SC State
MADISON, Wis. — Andy Van Vliet waited patiently for two years on the Wisconsin bench as older stars logged most of the minutes.The 7-footer's time has finally arrived for the Badgers.Van Vliet scored 18 points, Ethan Happ had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Wisconsin opened a season of transition with an 85-50 win on Friday night over South Carolina State.The jump-shooting Van Vliet was 4 of 5 from 3-point range and added eight rebounds.
MADISON, Wis. — Andy Van Vliet waited patiently for two years on the Wisconsin bench as older stars logged most of the minutes.The 7-footer's time has finally arrived for the Badgers.Van Vliet scored 18 points, Ethan Happ had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Wisconsin opened a season of transition with an 85-50 win on Friday night over South Carolina State.The jump-shooting Van Vliet was 4 of 5 from 3-point range and added eight rebounds.
AP Top 25: Unbeaten Wisconsin Badgers slip 2 spots to No. 6
MADISON -- Notre Dame and Clemson climbed while Ohio State and Penn State tumbled out of the top 10, leaving the latest Associated Press college football poll looking a lot like the College Football Playoff rankings — with one big difference.Alabama remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Sunday , as it has been since the preseason .
MADISON -- Notre Dame and Clemson climbed while Ohio State and Penn State tumbled out of the top 10, leaving the latest Associated Press college football poll looking a lot like the College Football Playoff rankings — with one big difference.Alabama remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Sunday , as it has been since the preseason .