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

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.

St. Joseph Ogden offensive tackle Cameron Wagner is a highly rated recruit the Wisconsin Badgers are pursuing

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers are making a strong recruiting push for one of the top offensive linemen in the country for the 2027 class. He plans to visit this spring.

Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) has been this year's breakout star from the transfer portal, like John Tonje the year before.

Basketball

Somehow, the Wisconsin Badgers have a breakout star guard from the transfer portal for the second straight season, with Nick Boyd already surpassing John Tonje.

Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes acknowledged the need to add significantly more talent to the roster.

Football

The Wisconsin Badgers know they weren't anywhere close to good enough in 2025. Their transfer portal class of over 30 players was an acknowledgement of that.

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. (1) is tackled by Maryland Terrapins linebacker Trey Reddick (3) during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium.

Football

No position on the Wisconsin Badgers roster has more to prove in 2026 than the wide receivers, who have seen massive turnover from top to bottom.

Former Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas (6) is at the center of a lawsuit against Miami over tampering last winter.

Football

More details are coming out of the Wisconsin Badgers lawsuit against the Miami Hurricanes for tampering with cornerback Xavier Lucas.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell runs off the field after their loss to Ohio State Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers will get a strong opportunity to sway one of the top safety recruits in the 2027 class who is already committed to Florida State.

Lorin Cox

Joined: Apr 25, 2025

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

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

Wisconsin Badgers Zeroing in on Replacement WR Coach With NFL Experience

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

Football

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

Badgers in the NFL

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

Basketball

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

Football

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

Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers Making Recruiting Push For Top 15 Offensive Tackle From Illinois Who Will Visit This Spring

Basketball

Nick Boyd Is Already Surpassing John Tonje as Wisconsin Badgers Breakout Transfer Guard

Wisconsin Badgers Big Transfer Portal Class Was Acknowledgement of Deep 'Holes' on Roster

Unproven Wisconsin Badgers Wide Receivers Are Under Most Pressure To Step Up, With New Faces and a New Coach

Wisconsin Badgers Believe High School Coach Helped Miami Tamper With Xavier Lucas

Wisconsin Badgers Set Summer Official Visit With Top 10 Safety Who Already Committed to Florida State