The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 season is almost here—and it’s time to set the lines. On this episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin make their picks on 24 Wisconsin football over/unders, including: Will the Badgers win more than 6.5 games? Can Colton Joseph transform the offense? Will Wisconsin average more than 4.7 yards per carry? How many turnovers will the defense force? Can the Badgers get Paul Bunyan’s Axe and the Heartland Trophy back in the cabinet? How many receiving touchdowns will Wisconsin’s tight ends produce?

It’s time to Know Your Foe as we take a deep dive into the USC Trojans ahead of their trip to Madison to face the Wisconsin Badgers in 2026. Ryan Dyrud from the USC LAFB Podcast joins the show to break down everything Badger fans need to know about Lincoln Riley’s team.

Can Wisconsin’s offense finally take off in 2026?In this full Wisconsin football offensive preview, Rajeev and Justin break down Jeff Grimes’ system, what the Badgers’ offensive identity should look like, and whether Colton Joseph can unlock the version of this offense Wisconsin fans have been waiting to see.We project the depth chart at quarterback, offensive line, running back, wide receiver and tight end—identifying the biggest strength and concern at every position. Plus, we hand out offensive superlatives, predict the run-pass split, name potential breakout players and debate who may be overrated, underrated and under the most pressure.Can Wisconsin establish a clear identity, produce more explosive plays and finally become a dangerous Big Ten offense? Or will the same questions follow the Badgers into another season?Subscribe for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage!Follow The Bucky Report:https://x.com/TheBuckyReporthttps://x.com/RajeevBadgershttps://x.com/BuckyReportJJTopics covered: Wisconsin football 2026, Luke Fickell, Jeff Grimes’ offense, Colton Joseph, Abu Sama III, Darrion Dupree, Eugene Hilton Jr., Kevin Heywood, Austin Kawecki, Jacob Harris, the projected offensive depth chart, offensive line, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, breakout players and Big Ten expectations.#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #ColtonJoseph #JeffGrimes #LukeFickellHelp 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.

The Bucky Report continues the Wisconsin Football 2026 Know Your Foe series with a deep dive into the Penn State Nittany Lions!We’re joined by Andrew and Vince from the Nittany Blues Podcast to preview Penn State Football heading into the 2026 college football season. After a stunningly disappointing 2025 season and the end of the James Franklin era, Penn State enters a new chapter under head coach Matt Campbell with major roster turnover and plenty of questions surrounding one of the Big Ten’s biggest programs.What went wrong for Penn State in 2025? Can Matt Campbell quickly rebuild the Nittany Lions into a Big Ten contender? What should fans expect from Rocco Becht at quarterback? And what are the biggest strengths, weaknesses and concerns surrounding Penn State’s new-look roster?We break down:🔄 The transition from James Franklin to Matt Campbell🎯 What Rocco Becht brings at quarterback📋 Penn State’s massive roster turnover and key newcomers💪 The biggest strengths of the 2026 Nittany Lions❓ The biggest questions and concerns entering the season🦡 An early look at Wisconsin vs. Penn State in Beaver StadiumWisconsin travels to Happy Valley to face Penn State on September 26 in one of the biggest games on the Badgers’ 2026 schedule. Get an inside look at the Nittany Lions from Andrew and Vince of the Nittany Blues Podcast as we continue breaking down Wisconsin Football’s 2026 opponents.Follow The Bucky Report for Wisconsin Badgers football, recruiting, Big Ten football and basketball coverage all year long.Follow The Bucky Report on X:@TheBuckyReport@RajeevBadgers@BuckyReportJJHelp 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.

Can Wisconsin’s defense become the backbone of the Badgers in 2026?Nick Osen from 247 Sports joins The Bucky Report for a complete Wisconsin Badgers football 2026 defensive preview.We break down Mike Tressel’s defensive identity, the projected Wisconsin football depth chart, the biggest strengths and concerns at every level of the defense, and the players most likely to emerge as breakout stars. We also discuss the most important defenders on the roster, potential defensive MVP candidates and whether the Badgers have enough talent, depth and playmaking ability to compete in the Big Ten.Can the Wisconsin defense become the foundation of a winning season in 2026? We take a full look at the defensive line, linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties—and explain what must improve for this unit to take the next step.Topics include: Wisconsin football, Wisconsin Badgers defense, 2026 depth chart, Mike Tressel, breakout players, defensive strengths and weaknesses, Big Ten football and Wisconsin football season preview.Follow The Bucky Report:https://x.com/TheBuckyReporthttps://x.com/RajeevBadgershttps://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp 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 football opens the 2026 season with a massive matchup against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and we’re kicking off our Know Your Foe series by breaking down everything Badger fans need to know about the Fighting Irish.Rajeev and Justin are joined by Tyler Wojciak from the Locked On Irish podcast to preview Notre Dame’s roster, key players, biggest strengths, and the questions still surrounding Marcus Freeman’s team. Tyler explains why this Notre Dame roster is absolutely loaded heading into 2026, but also dives into the issues the Irish have had in September in recent years — and whether Wisconsin can take advantage in Week 1.Can Luke Fickell and the Badgers make a statement in Green Bay? What matchups matter most? And what would have to happen for Wisconsin to pull off the upset?Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage all offseason long.THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST TYLER WOJCIAKhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Follow The Bucky Report:https://x.com/TheBuckyReporthttps://x.com/RajeevBadgershttps://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp 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 today’s episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin break down the biggest Wisconsin Badgers football pressure points heading into the season. With new athletic director Shawn Eichorst now in Madison, Luke Fickell entering a critical prove-it year, Jeff Grimes needing to establish an offensive identity, and Colton Joseph stepping in as QB1, there are plenty of major questions around the program.We’ll discuss what could relieve the pressure, what could make it explode, and which areas matter most for Wisconsin to take a real step forward in 2026.Then we shift into our 2026 Wisconsin football schedule confidence ratings, going game by game and giving our current confidence level in the Badgers beating teams like Notre Dame, Iowa, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue, USC, UCLA and more.Can Wisconsin finally show a clear identity? Is bowl eligibility enough? How much pressure is really on Fickell? And which games on the schedule should Badger fans feel confident about right now?Subscribe for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball coverage.Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp 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.

This week on The Bucky Report, we react to Baboucarr Ann's commitment to Greg Gard and discuss why Wisconsin basketball recruiting is on one of its best runs in years. Then we shift to football for our annual 2026 Hot Takes Show, where we make bold predictions we'll be held accountable for all season—including why Luke Fickell could be the 2026 Big Ten Coach of the Year.Some of these takes may sound crazy today... but by December, they might not.Do you agree with our predictions? Drop your hottest Wisconsin Badgers take in the comments!👍 Like the video if you enjoy Wisconsin Badgers coverage.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss recruiting updates, football analysis, basketball news, and live shows all season long.#WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #WisconsinBasketball #GregGard #BigTen #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball #Badgers #Recruiting #BaboucarrAnnRajeev: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersJustin: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp 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 football has plenty of skeptics heading into 2026, but there are also some very real reasons for optimism.In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the latest recruiting momentum surrounding Luke Fickell's program, including the recent commitment from Brody Pfannenstiel. We discuss where the 2027 class stands, who could be next to commit, and why recruiting feels different right now in Madison.Then we dive into our main event: 5 Reasons to Believe. From coaching changes and roster improvements to recruiting wins and increased investment across the program, we examine why 2026 could be the year Wisconsin football starts turning the corner.Do you agree that 2026 feels different? What is YOUR biggest reason for optimism heading into the season?Follow The Bucky Report on X: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on X: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on X: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ#WisconsinBadgers #WisconsinFootball #LukeFickell #Badgers #CollegeFootball #BigTen #WisconsinRecruiting #OnWisconsin #TheBuckyReportHelp 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 football is entering a pivotal season under Luke Fickell, but there are still some massive questions surrounding the future of the program. On today's episode of The Bucky Report, we tackle 10 tough under-the-radar questions that could determine whether Wisconsin is truly turning the corner.Can Luke Fickell finally establish an identity? Has he become the CEO-type head coach Wisconsin hired him to be? Has the coaching staff learned from past mistakes? Is the program mentally tough enough to handle adversity? And most importantly… is rock bottom officially in the rearview mirror for Wisconsin football?We also break down the latest Wisconsin recruiting momentum, including new commitments from James Roberson and Jack Tabbert, plus a major addition for Wisconsin basketball with Jack Thelen. We discuss what these commitments mean for the future of the Badgers and whether Luke Fickell has officially locked down the state of Wisconsin.Plus, we discuss the latest Brendan Sorsby controversy and why his situation has become one of the biggest debates in college football.Topics include:Luke Fickell and the future of Wisconsin footballThe 10 biggest questions facing the BadgersColton Joseph and the quarterback outlookWisconsin’s injury issues and changes to strength & conditioningWisconsin recruiting and recent commitmentsThe Brendan Sorsby debateWisconsin basketball recruiting with Jack ThelenIs Wisconsin football finally back?Follow the show on Twitter:https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter:https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter:https://x.com/BuckyReportJJHelp 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.