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On today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the Wisconsin Badgers post-spring depth chart and project the full 2-deep heading into summer. After weeks of spring practice, it’s time to evaluate who’s rising, who’s falling, and where the biggest position battles stand.We go position by position to build out our projected Wisconsin football depth chart for 2026, highlighting key storylines, surprise contributors, and players making major moves up the roster. From the quarterback room to key battles in the trenches and secondary, we’ve got a complete snapshot of where things stand right now.Plus, we deliver a full Stock Up / Stock Down report by position group, identifying the biggest winners and losers coming out of spring camp and what it all means heading into fall.🔥 Topics Covered:Post-spring Wisconsin 2-deep depth chartBiggest risers and fallers from springKey position battles to watch this summerQB breakdown and outlookTransfer impact + emerging young playersBiggest questions heading into fall campIf you’re a Badgers fan looking for the latest Wisconsin football spring updates, this is your go-to breakdown.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly Wisconsin football coverage on The Bucky Report!#WisconsinBadgers #BadgersFootball #WisconsinFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTen #SpringFootball #DepthChartHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin basketball is officially in reload mode — but did the Badgers do enough in the transfer portal to take the next step?In today’s episode of The Bucky Report, we break down all the new Wisconsin basketball additions including Trey Autry, Eian Elmer, and Victory Onuetu, what each transfer brings to the roster, and how these pieces fit into Greg Gard’s system heading into next season. Are these impact players… or are there still major questions?Then we shift to the gridiron as spring football rolls on in Madison. We go position-by-position with our Wisconsin football confidence rankings, evaluating where this roster is strong, where there’s uncertainty, and which units could define the 2026 season.There's starting to be some serious buzz about key players including Colton Joseph, Abu Sama, Mason Posa, and so much more!From portal moves to spring practice intel — this is a full state of the program breakdown.🔴 Topics Covered:Wisconsin basketball transfer portal additions & analysisProjected roles and lineup fitsBiggest remaining roster questionsSpring football takeaways from practicePosition-by-position confidence rankingsWhich units we trust… and which we don’tIf you're a Badgers fan, this is everything you need to know about where things stand right now.👉 Subscribe for weekly Wisconsin football & basketball coverage, recruiting updates, and deep-dive analysis.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting is SURGING in the 2027 class, and this week brought major additions including 4-star RB Kingston Allen and offensive line twins Hunter Mallinger and Reece Mallinger. With Luke Fickell locking down top in-state talent and stacking commitments like Cole Reiter, Isaac Miller, and more, is Wisconsin building one of the best recruiting classes in the Big Ten — or is this just early-cycle momentum?We break down all the latest Wisconsin football recruiting news, what these commitments mean for the future of the program, and whether this class signals a true identity shift in Madison.Then we turn to Wisconsin basketball, where the Badgers have added Australian guard Owen Foxwell. What does Foxwell bring to the roster? What are the biggest remaining needs for this Wisconsin basketball team?🔥 Wisconsin football recruiting 2027 class analysis🔥 Kingston Allen, Hunter & Reece Mallinger breakdown🔥 Luke Fickell recruiting strategy and in-state dominance🔥 Wisconsin basketball transfer portal news and roster outlook🔥 Owen Foxwell scouting report and fitIf you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this is your complete breakdown of football recruiting momentum and basketball portal moves — and what it all means moving forward.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin’s March Madness run is over… and it ended in stunning fashion.In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the Badgers’ shocking loss to High Point, one of the most disappointing and frustrating NCAA Tournament exits in recent memory. How did Wisconsin let this happen? What went wrong in the biggest moment of the season? And what does this say about the program moving forward?We dive deep into the collapse vs High Point, including late-game execution issues, coaching decisions, player performances, and the growing concerns that continue to show up in March. This wasn’t just an upset — this was a complete breakdown.Plus, we shift gears to Wisconsin Football spring practice, discussing early reports, emerging storylines, and what we’re hearing about the Badgers as they begin building toward the 2026 season.If you’re a Wisconsin fan trying to make sense of this loss… you’re not alone.👇 Drop your reaction in the comments — is this the most disappointing loss of the Greg Gard era?Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin just delivered one of the biggest wins of the season, taking down the Purdue Boilermakers in a massive statement game — and we break down exactly what it means for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball heading into March.On this episode of The Bucky Report, we dive into Wisconsin’s huge win over Purdue, the performances that powered the Badgers to victory, and why this result could be a major signal that Wisconsin is peaking at the perfect time for the NCAA Tournament. Is this team built to make a real run in March? How does this win impact Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament and March Madness seeding outlook?We also shift to football recruiting, where Wisconsin Badgers football just landed a commitment from Isaac Miller, another key in-state addition for Luke Fickell and his staff. What does Miller bring to the program, and what does this commitment say about Wisconsin’s momentum recruiting inside the state?Topics include:Wisconsin vs Purdue Game Reaction!How the Badgers pulled off a massive Big Ten winWhat this victory means for Wisconsin’s March Madness outlookPlayers and adjustments that changed the gameWisconsin football lands Isaac MillerIn-state recruiting momentum under Luke FickellIf you're a Badgers fan, this is your home for Wisconsin basketball analysis, Wisconsin football recruiting news, and Big Ten discussion all year long.Subscribe for more Badgers football recruiting updates, Wisconsin basketball breakdowns, and Bucky Report episodes every week.#WisconsinBadgers #BadgersBasketball #WisconsinFootball #BadgersRecruiting #MarchMadness #BigTenBasketballHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin basketball had an up-and-down week — a frustrating loss to Oregon followed by a dominant win over Washington. So which Badgers team is real?On today’s solo episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev breaks down what went wrong against Oregon, what clicked in the Washington blowout, and whether this Wisconsin team is consistent enough to make a serious run in March Madness.We dive into:What the Oregon loss exposedWhat changed in the Washington winWhether the Badgers have too many flawsCurrent bracketology projections and potential NCAA Tournament seedingFirst round matchup scenariosPreview of Wisconsin’s final two regular season gamesThen we shift to spring football and the five biggest things to watch when Wisconsin football practice begins!Are the Badgers built for March… or headed for another early exit? And what should fans expect from spring football?Subscribe for weekly Wisconsin Badgers basketball and football analysis, recruiting updates, and in-depth breakdowns.#WisconsinBadgers #BadgersBasketball #MarchMadness #Bracketology #WisconsinFootballHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin basketball may have just flipped its entire season in ONE week.After sitting on the NCAA Tournament bubble, the Badgers delivered a dream week with two massive statement wins over Illinois and Michigan State — and suddenly everything has changed. Just days ago, we were debating whether Wisconsin would even make the tournament. Now? The Badgers look like a lock. The real question becomes: how high can this team climb on the seed line?On today’s show, we break down both signature wins, what changed in Wisconsin’s play, and whether this surge is sustainable heading toward March. Is this a team getting hot at the perfect time — or one revealing its true ceiling?We also shift to Wisconsin football and discuss the departure of WR assistant coach Jordan Reid to the NFL. What does his loss mean for the wide receiver room, recruiting momentum, and the offense moving forward?Plus, with spring practice around the corner, we reveal the five offensive players we’re most excited about — the playmakers and key pieces who could define Wisconsin’s offense in 2026.Topics covered:Wisconsin vs Illinois breakdownWisconsin vs Michigan State breakdownFrom bubble team to tournament lockHow high can Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament seed go?Is this surge sustainable into March?Jordan Reid leaves for the NFL — impact on Wisconsin footballFive offensive players to watch heading into spring practiceSubscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers analysis, breakdowns, and real talk all season long.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin basketball suffered a tough loss to Indiana, and now the question is getting louder — are the Badgers drifting toward the NCAA Tournament bubble? We break down where Wisconsin stands, what the loss means for their March Madness outlook, and how much concern fans should really have as the Big Ten race continues.Then we turn to Wisconsin football and open the Badgers Stock Market — player edition heading into spring. We go three buys, three holds, and three sells, breaking down which players look like true upgrades, who still has something to prove, and where Wisconsin could be slipping as spring football approaches.If you're a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this episode covers the biggest storylines in both basketball and football, including tournament positioning, program direction, and what to watch moving forward.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, a quick reaction to Wisconsin basketball’s win over Minnesota — an insane game that ended up in a win??Then, the Wisconsin football schedule is officially out. I walk through the slate, talk about where the swing games are, and give a way-too-early floor and ceiling for the Badgers based on how this schedule sets up. Some optimism, some realism — and a little schedule-reading tea-leaf action.Finally, we dive into the Darian Mensah situation, with Duke Blue Devils reaching a settlement that allows him to move on. What does this mean for NIL enforcement, player leverage, and how close we’re getting to a true wild-west era in college football?As always — honest takes, big-picture thinking, and a little bit of “where is this all heading?”Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m leaning all the way into the optimism on this episode of Rajeev’s Corner. Wisconsin football feels like it has real momentum coming out of the transfer portal, and the energy around the program is trending up in a way we haven’t felt in a while. At the same time, Wisconsin basketball is starting to gel, stacking wins, and looking more like a team that knows exactly who it wants to be.Am I being a little too hopeful? Maybe. But that’s kind of the point. Sometimes being a fan means hopping on the hype train, enjoying the momentum, and believing in where things might be headed. That’s what this episode is all about.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On tonight’s Rajeev’s Corner, I’m digging into the College Sports Commission Participation Agreement — why it’s being called a power grab, why some states are pushing back, and what it could mean for schools, conferences and the future of college sports enforcement.Then we get into LATEST NEWS on the CFP expansion battle: the Big Ten’s audacious 24-team dream, the SEC’s 16-team preference, and why this disagreement could keep the College Football Playoff format stuck at 12 teams unless leaders find common ground by January 23rdReal analysis. Real implications. Real power plays shaping college athletics.📌 Keywords: College Sports Commission, Participation Agreement fight, CFP playoff debate, Big Ten SEC rift, state AG opposition, NIL enforcement, college football governanceHelp The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, I talk through how the Badgers have handled the portal so far, what “showing the money” actually looks like, and why additions like Joseph stand out.I also zoom out to compare Wisconsin’s approach to other major programs, ask whether this truly reflects top-third investment, and look ahead to what comes next. Plus, I dive into the Demond Williams situation — and why parallels to Xavier Lucas keep reinforcing my belief that college sports desperately need guardrails.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College football has changed — and the programs that thrive are the ones that are aligned, organized, and communicating clearly at every level. In this episode of Rajeev’s Corner, I share some concerning insight into how communication may be breaking down between Wisconsin’s administration, football staff, and players.With the transfer portal reshaping rosters overnight and the modern era demanding speed and clarity, the question becomes unavoidable: is Wisconsin structured well enough to compete in this new landscape? This is an honest conversation about alignment, leadership, and whether the Badgers are truly built for what college sports has become.Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 min survey to help us grow the show! http://bit.ly/thebuckyreport-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.