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Jake Kocorowski

Jake Kocorowski

Joined: Dec 11, 2019

Jake Kocorowski has covered the Wisconsin football program since the 2013 season for a few outlets, most recently at the Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra. He wrote, directed and edited BadgerExtra’s “Rags to Roses” series about the 1993 Wisconsin football team that won second place in the 2023 APSE Division C Project category.

Wisconsin defensive lineman Charles Perkins prepares to squat over 600 pounds during the Badgers' Squat Fest event Friday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Football

4 takeaways from Wisconsin football's 2025 Squat Fest

News and notes from Wisconsin's annual lifting extravaganza, complete with some huge squat numbers and fast 40-yard dash times.

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University of Wisconsin football players participated in its annual Squat Fest on Friday, June 27 inside Camp Randall Stadium.
Football

WATCH: Wisconsin Badgers football players lift heavy during annual Squat Fest

MADISON, Wis. — Weeks of summer conditioning led up to a morning of strobe lights, deafening music and face paint for the University of Wisconsin football progr

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2026 4-star outside linebacker Jackson Samuels Ford poses for photos during his official visit to the University of Wisconsin football program.
Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers miss on 4-star edge rusher to Big Ten rival

The University of Wisconsin football staff will need to continue looking for other recruits to fill a need at outside linebacker for the 2026 class.

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2026 wide receiver Jayden Petit watches from the sidelines during Wisconsin football's April 19 spring showcase inside Camp Randall Stadium.
Recruiting

4 takeaways about 2026 4-star wide receiver committing to Wisconsin Badgers

Another Southwest Florida standout plans to play for the University of Wisconsin football program. Here are a few takeaways about the big news from Thursday.

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Consensus four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit, who was at Wisconsin's camp on June 17, visited the Badgers.
Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers land 4-star, playmaking wide receiver for 2026 class

The University of Wisconsin football program reeled in a big-time recruit for Jordan Reid's wide receiver group. Here's what to know about four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit.

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Wisconsin running back Nate White carries the ball during the team's 10th spring practice, which was held on a practice field north of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday April 20, 2024.
Football

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back has died

Two football programs released statements on the death of running back Nate White, while many former teammates took to social media to remember their friend.

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Wisconsin outside linebacker target Ben Duncum during a photo shoot at his official visit the weekend of June 12-15.
Recruiting

3-star edge rusher chooses SEC school over Wisconsin Badgers

The University of Wisconsin football program still needs to find answers at the outside linebacker position for its 2026 class, as a familiar SEC school beats o

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Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky slaps away a shot from Duke Blue Devils guard Tyus Jones during the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game between Wisconsin and Duke at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monday, April 6, 2015.
Basketball

What's gone into planning 'Made 'Em Believe' to celebrate a historic Wisconsin Badgers team

Here's what to know about an event coming to Madison on Thursday that will brings together key members of the 2014-15 Wisconsin men's basketball team.

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2026 4-star outside linebacker Jackson Samuels Ford poses for photos during his official visit to the University of Wisconsin football program.
Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers outside linebacker target set to announce commitment Friday

The University of Wisconsin football program should know more about where they stand with two 2026 targets at a key position by the end of the week.

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Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Football

Camp Randall Stadium one of the 'Toughest Places to Play' in EA Sports College Football 26

The home of the Wisconsin football program continues to gain national recognition for its atmosphere and how the Badgers faithful show up to each game.

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Sep 8, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fullback Alec Ingold (45) celebrates following a play during the second quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Recruiting

New Wisconsin Badgers walk-on commit the next in line from state prep powerhouse

Aiden Dirksen is another Pirate set to become a Badger. See who from this prep in-state powerhouse has sent players to the Wisconsin football program.

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Green Bay Bay Port offensive lineman Aiden Dirksen jogs off the McClain Center Field during Wisconsin's summer camp on June 15.
Recruiting

Why this in-state offensive lineman committed to the Wisconsin Badgers as a preferred walk-on

Aiden Dirksen thought a couple more opportunities would spring up soon, but he loved the University of Wisconsin football program and didn't want to wait much longer.

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