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 defensive back Dezmen Southward (12) ran a fast 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks to his team during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium.

Football

The Wisconsin Badgers are making a push for 4-star Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (10), coming off of a dominant season.

Recruiting

Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger (22) is one of two Wisconsin players participating in the NFL combine this week in Indianapolis.

Football

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in only one offensive line recruit in the 2026 class. Luke Fickell is pushing for more in 2027, starting with the top blockers from in-state.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Kager Knueppel (1) is the younger brother of breakout NBA rookie Kon Knueppel

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers weren't able to land star in-state prospect Kon Knueppel a few years ago. They're trying again with one of his younger brothers.

Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots on Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the second half at Crisler Center

Basketball

The Wisconsin Badgers are scoring at a clip that could carry them deep into the NCAA Tournament. Can their defense keep up?

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

Football

The pressure will be higher on Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers than just about any other team or coach in college football.

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. (1) catches a pass during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium

Football

The Wisconsin Badgers lost their wide receivers coach to the NFL, and now Luke Fickell is trying to replace him with a different NFL coach.

Wisconsin Badgers offensive line and Auburn Tigers defensive line on the line of scrimmage

Recruiting

One of the best offensive linemen in the 2028 recruiting class has the Wisconsin Badgers high on his board thanks to a strong relationship being formed.

Green Bay Notre Dame's Kingston Allen (7) runs the ball in for a touchdown during a football game against De Pere High School on Aug. 29, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Notre Dame defeated De Pere 42-30.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers are trying to keep the best in-state running back recruit from going elsewhere to play college football, with a summer visit now locked in.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell brought in more than 30 players through the transfer portal

Football

College football executives from around the country identified two Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal pickups who flew under the radar this winter.

Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) is tackled by a host of Alabama Crimson Tide defenders

Football

The level of talent on the Wisconsin Badgers roster was ranked near the bottom of the Big Ten, despite all of Luke Fickell's additions in the transfer portal.

Former Wisconsin Badgers coach and current Northern Illinois Huskies head coach Thomas Hammock is joining the Seattle Seahawks

Badgers in the NFL

The man who coached Montee Ball, Melvin Gordon and James White for the Wisconsin Badgers is taking his talents to the NFL to coach running backs for the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.

Basketball

The ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas still isn't convinced about how good the Wisconsin Badgers are this season.

Wisconsin Badgers running backs Braelon Allen (0) and Chez Mellusi (1), coach Luke Fickel,receiver Chimere Duke (13), linebacker Maema Njongmeta (55) and safety John Torchio (15) pose with trophy during Guaranteed Rate Bowl media day at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn

Football

The Wisconsin Badgers are already projected for a bounceback season in 2026 that seems them returning to a bowl game against a premier SEC opponent.

Lorin Cox

Joined: Apr 25, 2025

Fastest Wisconsin Badgers 40-Yard Dash Times at NFL Combine of the Last 20 Years

Wisconsin Badgers Reportedly 'Won Bidding Wars' For Transfer Portal Additions

Wisconsin Badgers Have 'Picked Up The Pace' With Recruiting Dominant 4-Star Running Back From Texas

When, Where and How To Watch Wisconsin Badgers Working Out At 2026 NFL Combine

Recruiting

Badgers Pushing Strong For Top Offensive Line Recruits in Wisconsin for 2027 Class

Recruiting

Brother of Breakout NBA Rookie From Wisconsin Visits Badgers For Iowa Game

Basketball

Wisconsin Badgers Have a Final Four-Caliber Offense This Season, According to Analytics

Football

Only One Coach Is Under More Pressure Than Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers in 2026

Football

Wisconsin Badgers Zeroing in on Replacement WR Coach With NFL Experience

Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers Building Strong Recruiting Connection With Top 3 OT in 2028 class

Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers Lock In Official Summer Visit For Top In-State Running Back Recruit

Football

Wisconsin Badgers Have Two Under-The-Radar Transfer Portal Additions, According to College Football Executives

Wisconsin Badgers Roster Still Has a Lot To Prove After Transfer Portal Additions

Former Wisconsin Badgers RBs Coach Jumps to NFL to Coach Super Bowl Champion Seahawks RBs

Jay Bilas Ranks Wisconsin Badgers Outside of Top 35 Basketball Teams in the Country

Way-Too-Early Projections Have Wisconsin Badgers Getting Back to Bowl Game For SEC Matchup in 2026