After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct.
On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnesota.
🏈 Topics This Week:
Fickell’s “killer instinct” message & reaction to the Indiana loss
Carter Smith’s performance - QB1 of the future or another transfer portal search?
Is it insulting to be compared to Illinois?
Wisconsin Twitter Portal: Vakos vs Lahm, favorite Big Ten villains, and returning transfers
Special guest Evan Cohen (ESPN Radio’s Unsportsmanlike, UW alum) on Fickell’s future, fan trust, and in-state recruiting
📺 The Jump Around streams live Thursdays at 12:30 PM CT on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee - your home for all things Badgers football.
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After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct.
On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnesota.
🏈 Topics This Week:
Fickell’s “killer instinct” message & reaction to the Indiana loss
Carter Smith’s performance - QB1 of the future or another transfer portal search?
Is it insulting to be compared to Illinois?
Wisconsin Twitter Portal: Vakos vs Lahm, favorite Big Ten villains, and returning transfers
Special guest Evan Cohen (ESPN Radio’s Unsportsmanlike, UW alum) on Fickell’s future, fan trust, and in-state recruiting
📺 The Jump Around streams live Thursdays at 12:30 PM CT on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee - your home for all things Badgers football.
Ep. 62 - Are the Wisconsin Badgers BACK Under Luke Fickell? + Carter Smith’s Future & Jeff Levering Joins!
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Ep. 62 - Are the Wisconsin Badgers BACK Under Luke Fickell? + Carter Smith’s Future & Jeff Levering Joins!
The Badgers finally did it — Wisconsin football earned its first ranked win under Luke Fickell (and first since 2021) with a gritty 13-10 victory over Washington.
On today’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down what the win means for the direction of the program and whether it signals a genuine turning point for Fickell’s first era in Madison.
🏈 Topics This Week:
How Wisconsin’s defense — led by Cooper Catalano & Mason Posa — carried the day
Carter Smith’s performance and whether he’s truly the QB of the future
Mason Posa’s bold “National Title Contenders” quote 🔥
A look ahead to Wisconsin vs Indiana with Brewers & BTN voice Jeff Levering
Plus: Wisconsin Twitter Portal, Big Ten rivalries, and some Veteran’s Day shout-outs
The Jump Around
After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct.
On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnesota.
🏈 Topics This Week:
Fickell’s “killer instinct” message & reaction to the Indiana loss
Carter Smith’s performance - QB1 of the future or another transfer portal search?
Is it insulting to be compared to Illinois?
Wisconsin Twitter Portal: Vakos vs Lahm, favorite Big Ten villains, and returning transfers
Special guest Evan Cohen (ESPN Radio’s Unsportsmanlike, UW alum) on Fickell’s future, fan trust, and in-state recruiting
📺 The Jump Around streams live Thursdays at 12:30 PM CT on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee - your home for all things Badgers football.
