# Badgernotes Wisconsin Badgers football and men’s basketball news, opinions, & recruiting intel from a couple of guys with an internet connection. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wisconsin football’s running back depth is becoming dangerously thin](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-running-back-depth-getting-thin) _2026-08-19 · Christian Borman_ Injuries during fall camp have decimated the Badgers' running backs, forcing them to add bodies from other positions. ## [Javan Robinson’s preparation is becoming an asset for Wisconsin football's secondary](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/javan-robinson-preparation-asset-wisconsin-football-secondary) _2026-08-18 · Dillon Graff_ Javan Robinson’s experience, preparation, and film study are helping the Arizona State transfer lead Wisconsin football’s secondary. ## [Receiver depth is quickly becoming a strength for Wisconsin football](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-wide-receiver-depth-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-18 · Christian Borman_ Fall camp practices show the Badgers have a receiver rotation capable of stretching defenses and keeping legs fresh. ## [What we heard from Robert Steeples about Wisconsin football’s cornerback room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-cornerback-room-robert-steeples-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-17 · Dillon Graff_ Robert Steeples likes the depth developing in the Badgers cornerback room as several players are pushing for meaningful snaps. ## [What we heard from Nate Letton about Wisconsin football’s tight end room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-tight-end-room-nate-letton-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-16 · Dillon Graff_ Nate Letton likes the depth developing in Wisconsin football’s tight end room as several players have been pushing for larger roles. ## [What Luke Fickell is learning about Wisconsin football during fall camp](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/what-luke-fickell-is-learning-about-wisconsin-football-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-15 · Dillon Graff_ Luke Fickell discussed Wisconsin’s developing identity, Eugene Hilton Jr.’s emergence, and where the Badgers still need answers in fall camp. ## [What we heard from Jack Cooper about Wisconsin football’s safety room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-safety-room-jack-cooper-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-15 · Dillon Graff_ Jack Cooper discussed Wisconsin’s safety leadership, Cairo Skanes development, and the Badgers’ emphasis on creating more turnovers. ## [Ryan Hopkins’ maturity is standing out early for Wisconsin football](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-ryan-hopkins-maturity-standing-out-fall-camp) _2026-08-14 · Dillon Graff_ Ryan Hopkins came to Wisconsin believing he could develop and compete early. The true freshman is already making his case at fall camp. ## [What we heard from Kenny Guiton about Wisconsin football’s quarterback room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-quarterback-room-kenny-guiton-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-13 · Dillon Graff_ Kenny Guiton discussed Colton Joseph’s growth and the backup QB competition between Ryan Hopkins and Deuce Adams during fall camp. ## [Charles Perkins is becoming the leader Wisconsin football needs up front](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/charles-perkins-leader-wisconsin-football-needs-up-front) _2026-08-13 · Dillon Graff_ Charles Perkins considered leaving Wisconsin this offseason. Now the veteran defensive lineman is emerging as a leader for the Badgers. ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AfJgFdqIMbjE) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [What we heard from EJ Whitlow about Wisconsin football’s defensive line room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-defensive-line-ej-whitlow-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-13 · Dillon Graff_ EJ Whitlow believes Wisconsin has the depth to rotate heavily up front, with Charles Perkins emerging as a leader of the defensive line. ## [Colin Cubberly knows Wisconsin football’s offensive line has trust to earn back](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/colin-cubberly-wisconsin-football-offensive-line-trust-earn-back) _2026-08-12 · Dillon Graff_ Colin Cubberly knows Wisconsin’s offensive line hasn’t met its standard. After gaining experience in 2025, he wants to help earn it back. ## [PJ Wilkins joined Wisconsin football because of what ‘O-line U’ represents](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/pj-wilkins-wisconsin-football-o-line-u-represents) _2026-08-12 · Dillon Graff_ Ole Miss transfer PJ Wilkins came to Wisconsin to develop at ‘O-line U.’ Now he wants physicality to define his game at left tackle. ## [What we heard from Eric Mateos about Wisconsin football’s offensive line room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-offensive-line-eric-mateos-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-12 · Dillon Graff_ Eric Mateos is building depth, toughness and a physical run-game identity as Wisconsin football reshapes its offensive line. ## [Luke Fickell enters pivotal Year 4 with ‘no escape plan’ at Wisconsin](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/luke-fickell-no-escape-plan-pivotal-year-4-wisconsin-football) _2026-08-11 · Dillon Graff_ Luke Fickell knows Wisconsin football hasn’t met expectations. With Shawn Eichorst now watching, he wants his new boss to know there’s no escape plan. ## [A healthy Thomas Heiberger gives Wisconsin football more options on defense](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/thomas-heiberger-healthy-role-wisconsin-football-linebacker-room) _2026-08-10 · Dillon Graff_ After injuries slowed his first two seasons, Wisconsin linebacker Thomas Heiberger is healthy and competing for a larger role in 2026. ## [Mason Posa is working to become a more complete linebacker for Wisconsin football](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/mason-posa-working-to-become-more-complete-lb-wisconsin-football) _2026-08-10 · Dillon Graff_ After a breakout freshman season, Wisconsin linebacker Mason Posa is working to develop his game and become a more complete defender. ## [What we heard from Tuf Borland about Wisconsin football’s linebacker room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-linebacker-room-tuf-borland-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-09 · Dillon Graff_ Wisconsin knows Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano can make plays. Tuf Borland explained what comes next for the Badgers linebackers. ## [TCU transfer joined Wisconsin football for a chance to expand his game](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/nate-palmer-joined-wisconsin-football-chance-expand-game) _2026-08-09 · Dillon Graff_ Nate Palmer had limited opportunities at TCU. Now the Wisconsin running back believes he has a chance to show his complete game. ## [What we heard from Jayden Everett about Wisconsin football’s running back room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-running-back-room-jayden-everett-fall-camp-2026) _2026-08-09 · Dillon Graff_ Jayden Everett wants a bell cow, more complete backs and a return to the standard that once defined Wisconsin’s running back room. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/42JVWe8udZU7) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Colton Joseph is embracing the pressure that comes with leading Wisconsin football](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/colton-joseph-embracing-pressure-leading-wisconsin-football-2026) _2026-08-08 · Dillon Graff_ Colton Joseph knows Wisconsin is asking plenty from its new QB1. The Old Dominion transfer is embracing the opportunity and pressure. ## [Nick Clayton transformed his body for a bigger role with Wisconsin football](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/nick-clayton-transformed-body-bigger-role-wisconsin-football-2026) _2026-08-08 · Dillon Graff_ Nick Clayton added significant weight without sacrificing speed. Now the Wisconsin edge rusher is pushing for a much larger role in 2026. ## [What we heard from Matt Mitchell about Wisconsin football’s outside linebacker room](https://www.badgernotes.com/p/wisconsin-football-matt-mitchell-fall-camp-day-2-2026) _2026-08-07 · Dillon Graff_ Matt Mitchell discussed Wisconsin’s improved edge depth, Sebastian Cheeks’ next step and why Nick Clayton is being pushed to evolve.