Wisconsin fall camp is underway, and we’re breaking down everything we’ve seen, heard and learned through the first week. We’ll be joined by insiders who have been at practice to discuss the early standouts, key position battles, players making a move, areas of strength and any concerns starting to emerge. Who’s generating buzz? Which position groups look deeper than expected? And what are we learning about Luke Fickell’s 2026 Badgers? Topics include: Wisconsin football fall camp, Luke Fickell, early camp standouts, position battles, depth chart developments and more. Follow The Bucky Report: X/Twitter: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport Like, subscribe and follow for year-round Wisconsin Badgers football coverage.

Can Pat Fitzgerald turn Michigan State around? We preview Wisconsin’s matchup with the Spartans, breaking down MSU’s biggest storylines, key players and what the Badgers should expect. Special guest Jacob Cotsonika of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast joins us to provide the inside perspective. Follow Jacob on X: @jacobcotsonika Follow The Bucky Report on X: @TheBuckyReport Rajeev: @RajeevBadgers | Justin: @BuckyReportJJ TikTok & Instagram: @thebuckyreport

Fall camp has officially arrived, and we're breaking down everything we learned from Big Ten Media Days before the Wisconsin Badgers hit the practice field. We discuss the biggest takeaways from Luke Fickell and the players who represented Wisconsin in Chicago, the position battles we'll be watching throughout camp, which players we're most excited to see, and the biggest storylines that could shape Wisconsin's 2026 season.

How dangerous is UCLA in 2026? Zaid from Bruin Source joins us to break down the Bruins, the start of the Bob Chesney era, and what Luke Fickell’s Wisconsin Badgers will face at the Rose Bowl in October It’s the latest edition of Know Your Foe on The Bucky Report!

Rajeev catches up with Badger247’s Nick Osen for a quick conversation from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. They break down the latest Wisconsin football storylines, key takeaways from Luke Fickell and what to watch as the Badgers prepare for the 2026 season.

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.