The Wisconsin Badgers don't have any big-name former players participating in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday, but UW still has multiple direct connections to both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Can the Badgers get back on track this weekend?

Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.

The Wisconsin Badgers are giving a running back legacy a shot to make the team as an undersized three-star wide receiver out of California.

MADISON (WKOW) — The UW Athletic Board has approved contract extensions for three University of Wisconsin head coaches. Volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield, women's soccer coach Paula Wilkins, and men's soccer coach Neil Jones all received extensions to their five-year agreements, now running through January 31, 2031.

Wisconsin's defense is not necessarily a strength for the Badgers in 2025-26, but there have been some recent signs of improvement.

Team USA got off on the right foot, with a couple of Badgers getting on the stat sheet in the process. Team Canada's opening game was postponed.

MADISON (WKOW) — A surprise visitor attended the Badgers' basketball game Saturday: California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki posted a photo with Newsom in the Badgers locker room on his Instagram story.

The Wisconsin Badgers come to Bloomington on Saturday with a 16-6 overall record and a fine 8-3 mark in the Big Ten. They've won seven of eight, and have scored 90 points or more a school-record nine times this season.