Recruiting

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell has been extremely busy in the transfer portal.

The Wisconsin Badgers have put in countless hours of work to produce one of the largest transfer portal classes of any team in the country.

Recruiting

The Wisconsin Badgers have put in countless hours of work to produce one of the largest transfer portal classes of any team in the country.

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Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell, left, talks with Badgers outside linebackers/special teams coach Matt Mitchell during the fourth quarter of the game Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Middle Tennessee 42-10.

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The Wisconsin Badgers earned the commitment of a promising young pass rusher from Tennessee who was a four-star recruit and a Top 25 player at his position in the 2025 recruiting class.

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The top-ranked recruit in the state of Wisconsin announced his commitment to play for Luke Fickell and the Badgers in the freshman class of 2027.

Miami (OH) RedHawks defensive lineman Adam Trick (20) visited the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal but committed to Texas Tech.

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The Wisconsin Badgers have landed plenty of quality players in the transfer portal, but they missed out on a few big names even after they took visits to Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow added another big body in the transfer portal Friday with Illinois State's Jake Anderson

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The Wisconsin Badgers added an ironman to their defensive line in the transfer portal who was a force to be reckoned with at the FCS level.

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Deuce Adams (13) throws the ball during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers landed a second quarterback in the transfer portal who will compete to be the top backup to new starter Colton Joseph.

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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell had to go all the way back to his days growing up in Westerville, Ohio in order to recruit tight end Jacob Harris in the transfer portal from Bowling Green.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell spoke for the first time since landing former Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph in the transfer portal.

Oct 18, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson (3) makes a catch over Missouri Tigers safety Marvin Burks (1) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers just landed one of the top safeties in the transfer portal in Missouri's Marvin Burks. The rising senior could wind up being Wisconsin's most impactful member of the secondary during 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers former lineman Joe Thomas acknowledges the crowd during a game at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Luke Fickell relied on Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas to help the Wisconsin Badgers recruit some of their top OL targets in the transfer portal.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans running back Bryan Jackson (21) gets past Michigan Wolverines linebacker Cole Sullivan (23) and runs for a touchdown in the second half at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers added another proven contributor with multiple years of eligibility remaining to their already solid running back room in the transfer portal.

Florida State offensive tackle Lucas Simmons is coming to the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal

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The Wisconsin Badgers aren't just landing promising young players in the transfer portal. They're taking them away from bigger programs that were also interested.

Buffalo defensive tackle Junior Poyser signed with the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal.

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The Wisconsin Badgers added a big body from Buffalo in the transfer portal who has a knack for getting after the quarterback.

Arizona State cornerback Javan Robinson (12) is one of four transfer portal additions at CB for the Wisconsin Badgers

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No assistant coach in the country is having a better week in the transfer portal than new Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples.

Kansas Jayhawks quarterback David McComb (16) has ties to the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal.

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The Wisconsin Badgers already got their starting quarterback in the transfer portal in Colton Joseph, but Luke Fickell is looking to add another name to his QB room in Madison.

Blake Cherry, Owasso, is pictured at Gathering Place in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

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New Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos brought in one of his former players from Arkansas through the transfer portal.

Florida State cornerback Cai Bates (14) is the latest transfer portal addition for the Wisconsin Badgers secondary.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are rebuilding their secondary in the transfer portal, adding another cornerback with size and Power 4 conference pedigree

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers add Southern Illinois transfer tight end Ryan Schwendeman from the transfer portal.

Sep 13, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Old Dominion Monarchs quarterback Colton Joseph (1) throws a pass during the first quarter at Lane Stadium.

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Wisconsin is looking to vastly improve their offense after finishing near the bottom of most national categories in 2025.

Nov 1, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (1) runs with the ball against Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Eric Fletcher (13) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers capped off the second day of the two-week transfer portal window by adding another young cornerback to add to its CB room.

Nov 29, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama (24) runs during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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New Wisconsin running backs coach Jayden Everett has made his first move with the Badgers, bringing in a potential No. 1 RB with an impressive resume.

Kaukauna High School's Carson Van Dinter (23) is transferring to the Wisconsin Badgers after beginning his college career at Iowa State

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The Wisconsin Badgers started their transfer portal haul by bringing a former in-state recruit back home after one year away at Iowa State.

Old Dominion Monarchs quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is visiting the Wisconsin Badgers in the transfer portal.

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Other teams in college football are reacting as though Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph could be off the board as he takes his first visit with the Wisconsin Badgers.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is taking a slightly different approach in the transfer portal this winter

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The Wisconsin Badgers are very active in the transfer portal once again, but this time, Luke Fickell is targeting a different type of player compared to years past.

Dec 28, 2024; Tucson, AZ, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks linebacker Adam Trick (20) celebrates after defeating the Colorado State Rams during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Wisconsin will host a visit for one of the top pass-rushers in the transfer portal, who also dominated the Badgers when he played them this season.