Lorin Cox

Joined: Apr 25, 2025

Lorin Cox is the managing editor of Wisconsin Badgers on SI. He has been covering Badgers sports since 2014, when he was an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin. He previously wrote for the Wisconsin State Journal, NBC Sports Chicago and USA Today Sports Media Group, and he is a former analyst for Pro Football Focus.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the second quarter of their game against Maryland Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers were disappointed to lose four-star running back recruit Amari Latimer in a flip to West Virginia, and his change of heart could lead to another departure from Luke Fickell's roster.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell talks with outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell during the game against Middle Tennessee

Recruiting

As the Wisconsin Badgers put pen to paper with their top recruits in the class of 2026, a new pipeline has emerged for Luke Fickell and his staff to find young talent for their roster.

Old Dominion Monarchs quarterback Colton Joseph announced that he plans to enter the transfer portal. He could be a top target for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Recruiting

If the Wisconsin Badgers want to swing big for a quarterback in the transfer portal, one of the most intriguing options just officially became available.

Wisconsin Badgers commit Jack Janda of Novi Detroit Catholic Central stretches out but fails to pull in the pass while covered by Detroit Cass Tech's Lamont Wilcoxson in the fourth quarter during the MHSAA Division 1 semifinals at Troy Athens High School on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Recruiting

The start of the early signing period is right around the corner, but the Wisconsin Badgers are expected to lose one more recruit who had been committed for several months.

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the third quarter against the Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers thought they landed a boost to their defensive line in the transfer portal. Two days later, he flipped his commitment to Kansas, before Luke Fickell's staff ever had the chance to sign him.

McCallie's Keeyshawn Tabuteau was committed to Vanderbilt but flipped his pledge to the Wisconsin Badgers ahead of the early signing period.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers filled a hole at wide receiver in their 2026 recruiting class by flipping a speedster who was previously committed to Vanderbilt.

Wisconsin outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell, left, talks with head coach Luke Fickell during practice April 11 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison

Football

Several Wisconsin Badgers are expected to enter the transfer portal this winter in the new age of college football, and that kicked off Monday with the first player announcing his intentions to leave.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of their game against Washington Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Football

Wisconsin Badgers fans suffered most of the season knowing that 2025 was rough, but it turned out to be historically bad for the offense in particular.

Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) reacts after a sack against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

It's not often that star pass rusher T.J. Watt gets outshined, but that's been the case for much of this NFL season thanks to the emergence of another former Wisconsin Badger on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is seen during the second half of the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday October 11, 2025 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin.

Football

The Wisconsin Badgers had plenty of issues holding them back this season, but the No. 1 problem started with the quarterback position, and it's a top priority for Luke Fickell this offseason.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Football

Luke Fickell was happy with how his Wisconsin Badgers' defense played in the loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, but he thinks two plays in particular will haunt them.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers are bringing an in-state talent back home after a few years away dominating at the junior college level, thanks to the transfer portal.

Lorin Cox

Joined: Apr 25, 2025

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Football

First Wisconsin Badgers player enters transfer portal after disappointing 2025 season

Football

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