It's a big recruiting weekend for the Badgers. They are expected to host 15 players on official visits, including five players already committed. Zach and Jesse discuss those guys and the importance of a weekend like this. They also get into the commitment of transfer DL Brandon Lane, debate which coaches and players are under the most pressure thi…

Wisconsin hit the portal hard for a defensive lineman but came up empty. Are they now done for the year? Also, one writer has Luke Fickell on the hot seat this season. The guys discuss how ridiculous that is. They also dive into the updated SP+ rankings, the Alabama game time, no Friday night games on FOX and the House vs NCAA case settlement. See …

Everyone put out their post-spring depth chart. Zach and Jesse go through theirs, including some differences at outside linebacker, inside linebacker and in the secondary. They also discuss some interesting figures regarding the number of Wisconsin-born players on the roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Spring ball is done for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest storylines coming out of the 15 practices. They also get into which players impressed them the most and the most surprising performances before finishing with the biggest questions facing Luke Fickell heading into the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Wisconsin held what served as its spring game on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss how far the offense has come from The Launch last year, whether one of the QBs has nudged ahead in the battle for the starting job and some other standouts from the day. The guys also mourn the loss of players there were "intoxicated" with and the next step for severa…

Wisconsin is nearing the end of spring. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest on the quarterback battle between Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke, the new faces at outside linebacker causing issues on the edge, how big of a role is the lack of depth on the OL playing in the success of the pass rush and do the Badgers have a first-round pick on their ros…

Wisconsin landed a transfer along the offensive line. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition of Vanderbilt's Leyton Nelson. The guys also get into QB Tyler Van Dyke putting together his best performance of spring, how the tight ends are coming along, the one thing that S Austin Brown believes can make the defense better than last year and more. See om…

Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse talk about the decision, what it means for Wisconsin now and how the Badgers go about potentially replacing their starting point guard in the portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

Wisconsin saw a second player enter the transfer portal. How many could end up going in the next two weeks? And what positions could the Badgers target in the portal? Zach and Jesse discuss that, the latest in the QB competition, some movement at cornerback and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Badgers have one less quarterback on the roster. Zach and Jesse discuss Nick Evers' decision to enter the transfer portal and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Chez Mellusi's return from a brutal leg injury, Oklahoma transfer Tawee Walker turning heads, more splash plays from Trech Kekahuna and some guys on defense that have bee…

Zach and Jesse were back at Monk's in Sun Prairie for the final time this year. The guys talked about the players that impressed them the most so far in spring ball, how the quarterback battle is playing out, some Overreaction or No with the transfer portal and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Badgers are a third of the way through spring practice. Zach and Jesse talk about OLB Aaron Witt's journey back to the field, some thoughts on practice No. 5 where a couple WRs and a CB stood out, and they close talking about the spring transfer portal and where Wisconsin could be looking to add. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

Wisconsin is four practices into spring ball. Zach and Jesse discuss whether there is actually a QB competition between Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke, a new defensive alignment with exciting possibilities, how Tawee Walker and some of the other transfers are fitting in and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Wisconsin was on the field for practice No. 2 of spring on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss what they saw in their first look at the Badgers this spring. That included Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke sharing reps with the first-team offense, some new faces in the front seven of the defense and more. They close with discus…

Badger247's Evan Flood sits in for Jesse to talk the latest on AJ Storr's name going into the transfer portal, whether he could come back to Wisconsin, several names that the Badgers are tracking in the portal, AD Chris McIntosh's comments on Greg Gard and a couple things we're looking forward to in spring ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse discuss that news, while also diving into what went wrong against JMU, the uncertainty around AJ Storr, the transfer portal, what success should look like under Greg Gard and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo. The guys ask about why the offense didn't click in year 1, how things will be different in year 2, what he's seen from Tyler Van Dyke, his philosophy of having the QB under center in short yardage and goal line situations, excitement around CJ Williams and Trech Kekahuna and m…

The Badgers know their opening round opponent in the NCAAs. Zach and Jesse talk about the game against James Madison, but also look back at a great performance by the team in Minneapolis and what it means for them in the Big Dance. They close by answering some of your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Jesse got a 1-on-1 with Luke Fickell this week. The guys discuss his comments on an up-and-down first season in Madison, why he called it a humbling experience, his efforts to adjust heading into Year 2 and more. You can read Jesse's article here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

Wisconsin closed out its conference schedule with a loss at Purdue to finish 19-12. Zach and Jesse discuss whether the regular season was a success, takeaways from the Rutgers and Purdue game, the Badgers chances at the Big Ten Tournament and the guys answer some Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

With the basketball team playing during the show, the guys focused on some of the biggest 'what ifs' in Wisconsin history. They also got into the commitment of DL Torin Pettaway, Barry Alvarez still being among the living, changes to the recruiting calendar and Arch Manning opting out of EA College Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

Former Badgers great Josh Gasser joins the show to talk about his career at Wisconsin, the two runs to the Final Four, his take on this year's team and Greg Gard's job status. Zach and Jesse also talk about where Wisconsin sits in NCAA tourney projections, the importance of a win over Rutgers and Howard Moore's emotional return to the Kohl Center. …

Wisconsin landed its eighth commitment in the 2025 class Monday. Zach and Jesse talk about what EDGE Samuel Lateju brings to the Badgers. They also discuss Gio Paez going into the transfer portal, how the three UW players did at the NFL combine and where Luke Fickell was in The Athletic's ranking of the top 25 coaches in college football. See omnys…

It was Thursday, so Zach and Jesse were back at Monk's in Sun Prairie. The guys talked about where things stand for Wisconsin as the month of March begins, the best- and worst-case scenarios for the final stretch of the season, which players or coaches are under pressure in spring ball and checking in on Maema Njongmeta at the NFL Combine. See omny…

Wisconsin closed the month of February with a loss at Indiana. Zach and Jesse talk about whether it was the worst month for the team, the fire alarm that led to a 25-minute delay in Bloomington, whether the Badgers are in for a short March, Greg Gard's performance and discussion on Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame candidacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

The guys discuss what progress in 2024 would look like, the Badgers low over/under win total, whether Wisconsin can compete in an unregulated, pay-for-play environment and which of the UW players at the combine could have the longest NFL career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

Zach and Jesse discuss Wisconsin's potential NCAA tourney seed, whether the offense or defense will determine how far they can go in March, the hire of new DL coach EJ Whitlow, ranking the positions that have the most/least questions going into spring practice, EA is offering $600 to players for their NIL and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

Wisconsin won for just a second time in its last seven games. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Maryland, some lingering concerns and a change in the rotation. Then the guys are joined by former Badgers All-American Jordan Taylor to talk about his time at Wisconsin, in the professional ranks, a fun recruiting story and what he sees from this y…

Zach and Jesse are back to talk about Casey Rabach's impact on the recruiting department, whether year 2 is a make-or-break one for Phil Longo and the offense, a few guys the Badgers are targeting on defense and the excitement around EA College Football 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Wisconsin basketball team snapped their losing streak on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss whether they think things are headed back in the right direction or not. They also discuss their potential breakout candidates for spring ball, Jim Leonhard heading to the NFL, whether Wisconsin is a destination job for assistant coaches and who will be the…

Wisconsin has lost four straight game for the first time in six years. Zach and Jesse discuss whether it's time to hit the panic button, the Badgers struggles with turnovers and whether there are any potential fixes to get Wisconsin back to playing the way it was prior to the last two weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Badgers have lost three in a row. Zach and Jesse discuss what ails them and whether it can be fixed before March Madness. They also hit on Owen Strebig's commitment to Notre Dame and some under the radar players they are looking forward to watching in spring ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Zach and Jesse are back to discuss the latest in Wisconsin football. The guys discuss what they learned after getting to talk with the three new assistant coaches, a couple newsy items from Luke Fickell and then Jesse's inside look at what happens on official visits and the money the Badgers spend on them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

It was an 0-2 week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the two losses, reasons for concern, whether it's too early to push the panic button, Chucky Hepburn's offense and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

Zach and Jesse were back at Monk's in Sun Prairie on Thursday night for Temple and Heilprin. The guys ranked the new assistant coaches, discussed in-state recruiting, played some Overreaction or No and talked about a couple basketball topics in advance of Wisconsin's game at Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Wisconsin kept its winning ways going last week and is now up to No. 6 in the AP poll. Grant Bilse joins Jesse to talk about the defense bouncing back against the Spartans, certain players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo comparing Chucky Hepburn to Mateen Cleaves and a fun story Jesse is writing on the Badgers strength coach. See omnystudio.co…

Max Klesmit -- one of the hottest shooters in the country -- joins the show (23:42) to talk about his recent tear, what's working so well offensively for the team, the elbow he took to the face vs Indiana, where things have to be cleaned up defensively and more. Zach and Jesse also discuss what Klesmit has done the last couple weeks, the importance…

Temple and Heilprin were back at Monk's on Thursday night. Zach opens the show with a quick reaction to the news of Colin Hitschler leaving for Alabama. Then the guys get into the newest addition in the 2025 recruiting class, what a realistic timetable is for the Badgers to make the CFP, and whether there should be any concern following Wisconsin's…

The Badgers are fighting to keep the No. 1 player in the 2025 class home. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest in OL Owen Strebig's recruitment and the importance of keeping the top talent in the state. Then, they dive into their biggest spring ball storylines, including changes along the OL, the progression of the QB room and the changing faces on de…

The Badgers are 5-0 in Big Ten play for the first time in 16 years. Zach and Jesse are joined by assistant Sharif Chambliss to discuss the great start and what's different from last year. The guys also discuss Max Klesmit's big week and debate whether this is Greg Gard's best team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Zach and Jesse were back at Monk's in Sun Prairie on Thursday. The guys discuss how LB Tackett Curtis chose Wisconsin, they project which transfers could start and then a couple segments of Overreaction or No to talk just how good this year's basketball team could be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Wisconsin's offense underwent a transformation in the offseason. Zach and Jesse discuss what has changed, why it's working and why it's sustainable. They also chat about Connor Essegian's return to productivity and where the Badgers stand two months out from Selection Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Zach and Jesse are back to discuss the Badgers moving on from offensive line coach Jack Bicknell and what it means moving forward. They also touch on the hire of WR coach Kenny Guiton. Then, with the transfer portal closed for players to enter, the guys discuss the biggest losses for Wisconsin, along with the transfers in they are most excited for.…

After missing last week while in Tampa, Temple and Heilprin returned to Monk's in Sun Prairie on Thursday night. The guys talked about the addition of Jaheim Thomas, the departure of Nolan Rucci, a depth chart Overreaction or No and the basketball team's strong offensive showing so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Zach and Jesse discuss Wisconsin's win over Iowa, including the excitement that AJ Storr brings, two clutch plays from Chucky Hepburn and the Badgers offensive prowess despite not hitting 3-pointers. Then BadgerExtra's Jim Polzin joins the show to talk about what he's seen from Wisconsin, where the Badgers stand in the Big Ten and whether they coul…

Wisconsin fell to LSU in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Zach and Jesse were in Tampa to take it all in and they break it down. The good (Tanner Mordecai, the passing game, etc.) and the bad (no pass rush, questionable decisions) before discussing some of the offseason questions facing the program. They close by answering some Twitter questions. See omnystudi…

Zach and Jesse were live in Tampa to breakdown everything that offensive coordinator Phil Longo and defensive coordinator Mike Tressel had to say. That includes Longo on the addition of Tyler Van Dyke, the snapping of Jake Renfro, what Year 2 in the offense could look like and more. They also touch on Tressel's comments about LB Christian Alliegro,…

Zach and Jesse were back to discuss some guys that could play bigger roles in the bowl game, a look ahead to what the offensive line and other spots could look like next year, the addition of transfer LB Jahsiah Galvan and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

Zach and Jesse were back at Monk's in Sun Prairie on Thursday. The guys discuss Hunter Wohler coming back for another year, an inside look at some signing day stories and the latest with the Badgers in the transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mid-West Family Marketing

Zach and Jesse are back to breakdown what Luke Fickell had to say (and what he didn't) when talking about the transfers the Badgers have added. They also get into his comments on potential bowl replacements for players that have left and his thoughts on the issues facing college football. They close by previewing Signing Day, including the players …