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It's the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.
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Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell joined Wilde & Tausch this morning — and The Jump Around is spending the entire show reacting to his most revealing comments yet.
-Jim, Pablo, and Riley break down Fickell’s candid thoughts on:
-Wisconsin’s aggressive but disciplined transfer portal approach
-Why he never wants NIL to just be about money
-Agents setting “markets” that may not be real
-Why this era has no rules and demands constant adaptability
-Building culture through honesty, relationships, and trust
-Why Indiana’s title run matters — and why talent alone isn’t everything
-His belief that college football is the greatest team sport known to man
-What Colton Joseph and Wisconsin’s recruiting strategy say about the future
-Why this is now a “grown man’s league”
If you want the full context behind Wisconsin’s offseason mindset — straight from Fickell himself — this is a must-watch
breakdown for Badgers fans.
🔴 LIVE on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels
🦡 The Jump Around — Wisconsin’s Badgers-dedicated show
Momentum is finally building in Madison — and The Jump Around breaks it all down.
On today’s episode of Wisconsin’s Badgers-dedicated show, we ask the big question: are the Badgers actually back? After a stunning turnaround on the hardwood and renewed frustration on the football side, there’s plenty to unpack.
🏀 Wisconsin Basketball: Are We Back?
Three straight wins following the Purdue blowout
Victories over UCLA, #2 Michigan, and Minnesota
John Blackwell’s buzzer-beater — signature moment or turning point?
What actually changed during this stretch?
🏈 Wisconsin vs Indiana Football
Indiana Hoosiers playing for a national title sparks debate
Is Curt Cignetti’s model repeatable?
Should Wisconsin Badgers follow a similar blueprint?
👀 Watchability Meter
Rutgers
@ Penn State
USC
Which games are worth circling on the calendar?
🎥 Clip of the Week
**Barry Alvarez’s National Championship preview
Predictions for Monday night
🐦 Twitter Portal Chaos
Blackwell’s buzzer-beater comparisons
Healing signs for humanity
How do you feel about the Badgers’ loss to Indiana now?
🎙 Special Guest: Freddie Owens
3× Big Ten Champion at Wisconsin
Hit the iconic Sweet 16-clinching three vs Tulsa
Former coach at Holy Cross, Montana, & UW-Green Bay
Author of Echoes of Stark Park (releasing February)
Wisconsin is making serious noise in the transfer portal, and one of the Badgers’ rising stars believes it’s only the beginning 👀
🏈 Star LB Mason Posa joins The Jump Around and delivers a powerful message to players considering Wisconsin Badgers — including why this roster can compete for the College Football Playoff.
We also break down:
🔁 Wisconsin’s HOT start in the transfer portal (21 incoming transfers)
⭐ Big-name additions like QB Colton Joseph, RB Abu Sama III, and CB Bryce West
🤔 Is Badgers basketball still #InGardWeTrust?
🎙️ Kelly Sheffield’s blunt comments on transfers & agents
🐦 Twitter Portal reactions you have to hear
📌 Mason Posa accolades:
2025 Freshman All-American
2025 All-Big Ten Third Team
⬇️ Drop your thoughts below ⬇️
Does this portal class make you believe in Wisconsin football again… or do you need to see it on the field first?
🔴⚪️ New episodes of The Jump Around stream live on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels every Thursday at 12:30!
Wisconsin’s transfer portal run keeps rolling, and The Jump Around is here to break it all down.
The Badgers now sit with the No. 8 transfer portal class in the country (per 247Sports) after adding even more talent, including offensive lineman Blake Cherry from Arkansas and cornerback Bryce West from Ohio State.
On this episode, Jim, Pablo, & Riley dive into:
🔄 Wisconsin’s explosive start in the transfer portal
📈 Moving into the top-8 nationally in portal rankings
🧱 Blake Cherry (Arkansas) and how he fits into the Badgers’ offensive line rebuild
🛡 Bryce West (Ohio State) and what he brings to a retooled secondary
🏈 Previously added portal standouts:
QB Colton Joseph (Old Dominion)
RB Abu Sama III (Iowa State)
WR Shamar Rigby (Oklahoma State)
🧠 What this portal approach says about Wisconsin’s offseason philosophy
Is this the most aggressive portal stretch in Wisconsin football history? Are the Badgers finally adapting to the modern era of roster building?
📺 Watch now on ESPN Madison’s YouTube channel
💬 Drop your grade for Wisconsin’s portal class in the comments
👍 Like, subscribe, and follow for more Badgers football breakdowns
It’s Final Four night in Kansas City, and The Jump Around Extra is here with a full-throttle Wisconsin Volleyball preview ahead of the Badgers’ NCAA Semifinal showdown vs. Kentucky!
Hosted by Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch, this volleyball-only special dives into every storyline, every matchup, and every high-stakes moment as Wisconsin chases another national title.
We’re joined throughout the show by the voices of Wisconsin Volleyball:
🎙 Jesse Nelson — studio anchor, Wisconsin Volleyball Radio Network
🎙 Jon Arias — play-by-play broadcaster for Wisconsin Volleyball Radio
🎙 Pete Waite — former Wisconsin head coach & analyst
Plus, a pre-recorded exclusive interview with:
🏐 Lauren Carlini, Wisconsin volleyball legend, Olympic medalist, pro setter & current UW assistant coach
What we’re breaking down:
🔥 How Wisconsin matches up with Kentucky’s offense and serving pressure
🧠 Key adjustments entering the NCAA Semifinals
💣 Postseason mindset — “win or go home” energy
🏆 What it takes to get back to a national championship match
⭐ X-factors, matchups, serving targets & momentum players
🐦 Your live reactions, predictions & fan hype
This show is for Badgers Volleyball fans, NCAA tournament junkies, and anyone looking for expert breakdowns before first serve.
📺 Watch live on ESPN Madison YouTube channel
💬 Tell us in the comments — are the Badgers winning tonight?
👍 Like & subscribe for more Wisconsin volleyball tournament coverage
A massive day of Wisconsin news on The Jump Around, and we’ve got a loaded show — including 2021 National Champion and Badgers volleyball star Devyn Robinson LIVE at 1 PM, plus an exclusive interview with Social House Vodka following their new partnership with Wisconsin Athletics.
We kick things off at 12:30 PM with the biggest headline of the day:
💰 Wisconsin’s New NIL Department: Badger Athlete Partners
Wisconsin officially launches Badger Athlete Partners, a full-service NIL agency under Learfield — built to:
Retain top talent
Compete in the transfer portal
Connect athletes with corporate sponsors
Add five full-time hires, making UW one of the largest NIL departments nationally
Support football roster-building without endlessly hitting donors
Is this a game-changer for Wisconsin?
Is it too little too late?
Can the Badgers finally compete in NIL recruiting?
🎥 Clip of the Week — CFP Debate
Barry Alvarez says James Madison & Tulane in the CFP is GOOD for college football.
Do you agree — or are you Team Tarek?
We give our predictions for the College Football Playoff field.
🐦 Twitter Portal
Penn State QB Beau Pribula hits the portal — should Wisconsin go after him?
Nebraska Volleyball LOST 😂
Who has the most insufferable fanbase in college sports?
Is the UW marching band actually cool?
🏐 Devyn Robinson LIVE at 1 PM!
The reigning MVP joins us to talk:
What it takes to reach this point in the NCAA Tournament
Her best memories from the 2021 National Championship team
Preparing for another deep run
Locker-room culture & big-moment mentality
🍸 Social House Vodka x Wisconsin Athletics
We close with a special interview with Cary Joshi of Social House Vodka, fresh off partnering with the Varsity Collective and Wisconsin Athletics.
Wisconsin Badgers head wrestling coach Chris Bono joins Riley Jauch and The Jump Around Extra for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of Wisconsin Wrestling, the challenges of the NIL and transfer portal era, and what it takes to build a sustainable championship culture in the Big Ten.
Coach Bono discusses:
Wisconsin’s 5–0 start and goals heading into Big Ten play
How the Badgers can close the gap on Penn State, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska
Why development, not the portal, remains the foundation of the program
The importance of All-Americans and national champions in March
How Wisconsin measures progress beyond dual-meet wins
The rapid growth of wrestling nationally and in the state of Wisconsin
The future of women’s wrestling and why the sport is at an all-time high
Bono also opens up about:
The difficulty of adversity as a coach vs. athlete
Building lifelong relationships with his wrestlers
Maintaining roster continuity in the NIL + transfer portal era
Recruiting and retaining Wisconsin in-state talent
The culture of hustle, effort, accountability, and commitment inside the room
Plus, Coach Bono explains why fans should make it a priority to pack the UW Field House, what makes this team especially entertaining to watch, and his vision for taking Wisconsin Wrestling events across the state.
This is a must-watch conversation for Badgers fans, wrestling fans, and anyone interested in how college athletics is evolving.
A massive week in Wisconsin sports means a loaded episode of The Jump Around.
We kick things off with Clip of the Week, reacting to Tarek Saleh's claim that Tulane and JMU’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff is “ruining college football.” Do you agree? And if not Tulane or JMU—who should have made the CFP?
Then, the Wisconsin Twitter Portal heats up with Luke Fickell making his first major offseason move: hiring offensive line coach Eric Mateos away from Arkansas while parting ways with AJ Blazek.
Arkansas OL under Mateos (via PFSN College):
⭐ #1 in QB pressure rate allowed (69.9%)
⭐ #5 in yards before contact (2.7 YBC)
⭐ #2 in yards per attempt (6.2)
⭐ #2 overall OL grade (Wisconsin ranked 84th in 2025)
Plus, Mateos reunites with OC Phil Grimes from their BYU and Baylor days.
We also react to the latest Wisconsin departures: Cade Yacamelli, Joseph Smith Jr., Atticus Bertrams, Tackett Curtis, and most notably, Trech Kekahuna.
How big of a deal are they—and how much should fans really care?
At 12:45 PM, Jim Polzin of BadgerExtra joins to discuss:
Wisconsin Football’s disappointing season
Whether Luke Fickell will still be the coach in 2027
The early outlook for Wisconsin men’s basketball
His reporting on UW’s response to abuse allegations against former WBB coach Marisa Mosely — and how the university could call her actions “heroic”
At 1:00 PM, Jon Arias joins the show to talk Wisconsin Volleyball and Women’s Basketball:
Badgers VB heading into the Sweet 16 / Elite Eight
Whether a Final Four run would be a surprise
How Wisconsin WBB earned a massive ranked win over #20 Michigan State
Whether he’s a believer in Robin Pingeton and how her leadership differs from past approaches
📺 Watch live on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee’s YouTube Channels
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The Wisconsin Badgers closed their season with a 17-7 loss to Minnesota, dropping the Axe for the fourth time in the last five meetings and finishing the year at 4-8, their worst record since 1995. With back-to-back losing seasons under Luke Fickell, fans are searching for answers.
On this week’s edition of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge & Pablo Iglesias break down everything from the rivalry disappointment to what Wisconsin needs to fix heading into 2025.
We cover:
🪓 Another Axe Game loss — What went wrong vs. Minnesota?
😬 Season emotions — frustration, disappointment, or something deeper?
📺 Clip of the Week: Barry Alvarez believes the turnaround can happen quickly
🔮 How fast can Wisconsin rebound? How many wins next year?
📝 National Signing Day 2026 discussion
🔍 Most important positions to target in the portal and in recruiting
Plus:
🔥 Wisconsin Twitter Portal topics
• Melvin Gordon being “Lane Kiffin’ed”
• Texas fans melting down about the CFP
At 1:00 PM, former Badgers star Brian Calhoun joins the show. The 2005 All-American discusses:
His perspective on the state of Wisconsin Football
What the team needs to regain national relevance
And more!
📺 Watch live on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels
🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly Badgers content, interviews, and analysis.
The Badgers are BACK… or are they?
Wisconsin football rolled No. 21 Illinois 27–10 behind a breakout performance from Darrion Dupree, who ripped off an 84-yard touchdown, and Darryl Peterson, who dominated with three sacks and took home Big Ten Player of the Week honors.
In this week’s edition of The Jump Around, we break down everything you need to know heading into Axe Week as Wisconsin prepares for its rivalry showdown against Minnesota. Luke Fickell kept his press conference simple, respect the tradition, win the Axe, but what does this game really mean for the program?
We discuss:
Are the Badgers officially back?
Optimism levels heading into the offseason
Is the Minnesota game season-defining for Wisconsin?
What Luke Fickell has proven so far in Year 2
Clip of the Week: Jay Vilai knocks the M off the helmet
At 1:00 PM, former Badgers safety Collin Wilder joins the show, a proud Minnesota hater, to preview the rivalry, break down the vibes inside the locker room, and give his keys to keeping the Axe in Madison.
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.
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 Wisconsin Badgers offense has hit rock bottom — ranked 125th in passing and near the bottom of the Power Four. With Carter Smith rumored to start at quarterback, The Jump Around crew debates whether Luke Fickell should hand the keys to the freshman and start planning for the future.
NBC’s Nicole Auerbach joins the show to give her national perspective on the Badgers, the growing pains of Fickell’s first seasons, and how Wisconsin fits into the modern college football landscape.
Plus:
🏈 Could former Badger Jason Eck be a better fit than Fickell as head coach?
🔥 JJ Watt’s frustration on The Pat McAfee Show - are former players turning on the program?
🏀 A quick look at Wisconsin basketball’s 96-64 win and John Blackwell’s breakout performance.
💻 The Matt Brown Saga on Twitter - why can't Badgers fans have anything nice?
📺 The Jump Around airs Thursdays at 12:30 PM CT on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee
It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around! Today, they discuss Wisconsin football super-donor Ted Kellner standing by Luke Fickell and Chris McIntosh despite the Badgers’ struggles... should fans trust the process?
They break down Kellner’s comments from Jim Polzin’s BadgerExtra article, debate the future of Wisconsin football, and tackle the big questions:
Should the Badgers recruit more in-state talent?
What’s the truth about the NIL and transfer portal changes coming next year?
Plus, former Badgers safety Collin Wilder joins the show to share his thoughts on the state of the program and his best memories from Madison.
It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around! Today, they discuss the feeling that Luke Fickell still seems like an outsider in the state of Wisconsin despite it being year three of his tenure. They also try to hammer down what the bigger issue is with Badgers football right now: the NIL/recruiting or the coaching itself? UW seems to answer that question differently than most... Riley takes the fellas into the Wisconsin Twitter Portal with some broader questions about college football and some preseason disrespect towards Badgers basketball from national pundits. Finally, Wisconsin basketball legend and UW Hall of Famer Jordan Taylor joins the show! He talks being teammates with Ben Brust, his time at Wisconsin, why he's incredibly high on this year's Badgers team, and much more!
It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around EXTRA! Today, they discuss the hopeless state of Wisconsin Badgers football and the letter of support that AD Chris McIntosh sent out to Badgers fans and alumni this morning. It seems like Fickell is sticking around for at least the rest of the season... what does that mean for the Wisconsin football program?
It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around! Today, they discuss the hopeless state of Wisconsin Badgers football heading into Saturday's game versus No. 1 Ohio State at Camp Randall. What's going to be at stake with the 1994, 1999, and 2000 Rose Bowl teams in town, what did Barry Alvarez have to say about the lack of PRIDE for this football team, and how much is the Wisconsin administration losing by not firing Luke Fickell sooner rather than later? They also discuss The Athletic ranking Wisconsin football as the most HOPELESS program in college football and the latest proud UW alums calling out Wisconsin's administrators to DO SOMETHING about Luke Fickell and this program! Then, Wisconsin Badgers football legend David Gilreath joins to talk about the 15th anniversary of his 2010 team upsetting No. 1 Ohio State and his iconic opening kickoff TD return!
It’s Pablo & Jim on The Jump Around! Today they ask the question, which stat is more damning in the Luke Fickell era, his 0-8 record against Top 25 teams or his 2-4 record in trophy games? They quickly recap the Michigan game before previewing potentially the Badgers most winnable game the rest of the season against Iowa. The guys also talk about the incredibly low over/under for Wisconsin's game this weekend, which, while typically for Iowa, may reflect how inept the Badgers offense has been this season. Finally, Riley takes the guys into the Twitter Portal involving some Big Noon, RBU, and coaching comparison conversations before former Wisconsin punter, host of Kyle, Brust, and Nortman, and fake punt extraordinaire Brad Nortman joins the show!
It’s Pablo & Jim on The Jump Around! Today they ponder the question, would things be different if Fickell just had his starting QB the past three seasons? They also question, why exactly are you still watching the Badgers? What makes you want to turn on the TV and struggle through a Wisconsin football game? There's also some basketball discussion for the first time in a while as the sudden news of Kirk Penney's departure has the guys rattled. Finally, Riley takes the guys into the Twitter Portal involving some sports betting, underdogs, and Mr. Brightside before ESPN college football analyst and former Seattle Seahawks QB Kelly Stouffer joins the show!
It’s Pablo & Jim on The Jump Around! They react to Barry Alvarez's viral clip stating that Badgers fans are spoiled rotten, which the guys think might be a bit tone deaf. Then they look at the debacle that is the current Wisconsin Badgers football team and ponder how they can salvage their season, what changes need to be made moving forward, and do either Fickell or AD Chris McIntosh survive to see next season? Riley takes the guys into a more depressing than usual Twitter Portal before ESPN Big Ten reporter Adam Rittenberg joins the show!
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