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Lorin Cox

Lorin Cox

Joined: Apr 25, 2025

Lorin Cox is the host of the Locked on Bears podcast and has been covering the Chicago Bears since 2016. He is a former analyst for Pro Football Focus and has written for NBC Sports Chicago and USA Today's Bears Wire. You can follow him on Twitter @CoxSports1.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Luke Fickell feels the pressure on Wisconsin Badgers entering pivotal 2025 season

In a new interview, Badgers coach Luke Fickell said he's felt the pressure of the job since he took over at Wisconsin, and he's embracing the challenge with so much at stake in 2025.

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Oct 7, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Mason Reiger (95) reacts after sacking Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
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Key Wisconsin Badgers transfer pass rusher making progress in return from injury, offseason surgery

The Wisconsin Badgers still haven't had a chance to see pass rusher Mason Reiger in action since he transferred in from Louisville, but he appears to be on track to return for fall camp.

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Wisconsin safety Preston Zachman (14) celebrates his interception during overtime of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Nebraska 24-17 in overtime.
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EA Sports College Football 26: Every player rating for Wisconsin Badgers on defense

The Wisconsin Badgers have a strong secondary in EA Sports' College Football 26 video game, but the defensive line ratings are noticeably lower.

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Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) is shown during spring football practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Every Wisconsin Badgers' offensive player ratings in new EA Sports College Football 26 video game

The Wisconsin Badgers' highest-rated offensive players in EA Sports College Football 26 are on the offensive line, but some of Billy Edwards Jr.'s weapons also stand out.

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Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; The Wisconsin Badgers mascot performs during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena.
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Wisconsin Badgers recruit leads New Zealand in scoring for FIBA World Cup Final Four run

Wisconsin Badgers 2025 commit Hayden Jones was the leading scorer for New Zealand's U19 team in the FIBA World Cup on their way to the Final Four.

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Wisconsin defensive lineman Charles Perkins (30) is shown during spring football practice Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Ranking Wisconsin Badgers' top football transfers based on projected impact

The Wisconsin Badgers will go as far as their transfer portal additions take them this season, with key players added at important positions across the roster.

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Mar 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Montana Grizzlies guard Money Williams (0) defends against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena.
Basketball

John Tonje misses first NBA Summer League game with Utah Jazz due to injury

Wisconsin Badgers rookie John Tonje was unable to suit up for his first NBA Summer League game with the Utah Jazz as he recovers from an injury. His college teammate Steven Crowl also sat out the contest.

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Dec 27, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Travis Homer (24) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the first half of the 2018 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
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3 Wisconsin Badgers recognized as best NFL Draft picks of all time by ESPN

ESPN identified the best NFL Draft picks in every draft slot, and three Wisconsin Badgers stood out as all-time great picks for their respective teams.

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Oct 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ball State Cardinals tight end Tanner Koziol (88) celebrates his touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium.
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Wisconsin Badgers almost had 2nd best TE in EA Sports College Football 26 video game

For a few months, the Wisconsin Badgers had the player who is the second-highest rated tight end in the upcoming College Football 26 video game. If he hadn't transferred away, it could have been really fun to watch.

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Oct 19, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell on the sidelines against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium.
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Wisconsin Badgers face uphill battle in Phil Steele's preseason Big Ten football rankings

Phil Steele's annual College Football Preview magazine ranked the Wisconsin Badgers low in the Big Ten entering this season, thanks to a down 2024 performance and an even tougher 2025 schedule.

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Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium.
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How Wisconsin Badgers could shape the College Football Playoff picture in 2025

Wisconsin will face six teams on their schedule with a real shot of making the College Football Playoff. None of them can afford a blemish on their record with a loss to the Badgers.

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Wisconsin star running back Jonathan Taylor is powerful
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Jonathan Taylor ranked as one of college football's top freshmen performances since 2000

Jonathan Taylor had one of the all-time great freshman seasons for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2017. His greatness was evident from the very start.

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