The Badgers took part in the first day of Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse recap some of the biggest news from the day and what they learned from their conversations with Luke Fickell and others. Then, Fickell and athletic director Chris McIntosh join the show. Max Steinecker to become Wisconsin GM (3:35) Luke Fickell on QB competition…

Wisconsin offensive line coach AJ Blazek joins the guys to discuss his recruiting approach, what he sees from some of the true freshmen, where things stand in the OL room in advance of fall camp and more. Zach and Jesse also discuss what questions they have for the three players heading to Big Ten Media Days and they hit a little on the debut of EA…

Wisconsin is up to six 4-star players in its 2025 class. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Hardy Watts and their favorite commits in the class. Then the guys get into The Athletic's fan survey results, debate who the Badgers X-factor is, talk about several number changes and give their biggest Wisconsin football 'what ifs' in the last 35 yea…

SquatFest is coming up this Friday. Wisconsin's Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Brady Collins joined the show to discuss that. He also dives into the strides guys have made this summer, where he's seen the biggest growth from last year, some of the freaks in the weight room and more. The guys also talk about the de-commitment of CB Ruk…

It's late June. Media days are still a month away. Why not spend way too much time going game-by-game picking Wisconsin's schedule? That's what Zach and Jesse do. They also get into the latest commits, the Badgers looking to add more staff to the recruiting department and more. Latest commits and others that could be added (:45) Wisconsin looking t…

Wisconsin has landed its top target in LB Mason Posa. Zach is joined by Evan Flood from 247Sports to discuss what Posa brings to the Badgers, who deserves credit in his recruitment, what it means moving forward for Wisconsin and where UW sits with its top remaining prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi joins the show. The guys discuss where he's at physically, what he expects from the offense this year, the opportunities they have against a tough schedule and more. Zach and Jesse also get into Torin Pettaway flipping back to the Badgers and which players are still on the board for them in the 2025 class. 1:43 -…

It was a big recruiting weekend last week for Wisconsin and they've got another upcoming. Zach and Jesse discuss the commits the Badgers got and who else could be on the way. They also talk about the potential for two more night games this fall, Montee Ball being on the ballot for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame and which players should be t…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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 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 …

We're a week into the portal season. Zach and Jesse talk about the guys heading out and the two latest additions. They also get into which of the quarterbacks connected to Wisconsin make the most sense for Phil Longo's offense, and they finish by discussing the Badgers potentially adding a big final piece to their 2024 recruiting class. See omnystu…

Zach and Jesse are back to talk about Leon Lowery and his NIL agent, the transfers of Chimere Dike and Skyler Bell, offers to players in the portal, Jack Pugh stepping away from football, NFL decisions for Badgers, what the ReliaQuest Bowl could look like and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Wisconsin gets the Axe back with a 28-14 win. Zach and Jesse recap the game, including the offensive line dominating, Braelon Allen performance, guys playing through injuries, defense responding after a slow start and more. They also hit on whether Allen played his final game, the uncertainty at QB moving forward and all of your Twitter questions. …

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 i…

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 informat…

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…

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 privac…

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, I…

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 pri…

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/l…

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/lis…

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 pr…

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 informa…

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 Me…