Barry Alvarez

Wisconsin picked up its first win of the season with a 36-9 victory over Western Illinois — but what did the performance really tell us about the Badgers? Barry Alvarez and the crew react to Wisconsin’s home-opening win at Camp Randall, including the explosive start from Abu Sama III, Colton Joseph and the passing game, the Badgers’ defensive performance and the biggest areas Wisconsin still needs to improve before Big Ten play. Was this the response Wisconsin needed, or did the 36-9 win leave more questions than answers? 📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

LIVE from Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Barry Alvarez reacts to Wisconsin’s 41-13 loss to No. 4 Notre Dame and breaks down where the Badgers go from here. Barry joins Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson for a special edition of The Barry Alvarez Show presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The guys dive into Wisconsin’s season-opening loss at Lambeau Field, what Barry saw from Luke Fickell’s team, the positives and concerns surrounding the Badgers, and what needs to improve as Wisconsin looks to bounce back. Plus, Barry shares his perspective from decades of coaching and building the Wisconsin football program. 📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

LIVE from Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Barry Alvarez reacts to Wisconsin’s 41-13 loss to No. 4 Notre Dame and breaks down where the Badgers go from here. Barry joins Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson for a special edition of The Barry Alvarez Show presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The guys dive into Wisconsin’s season-opening loss at Lambeau Field, what Barry saw from Luke Fickell’s team, the positives and concerns surrounding the Badgers, and what needs to improve as Wisconsin looks to bounce back. Plus, Barry shares his perspective from decades of coaching and building the Wisconsin football program. 📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

The Barry Alvarez Show, presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Wisconsin football is closing in on a massive season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Barry Alvarez breaks down the Badgers as fall camp winds down and what Wisconsin needs to show when the lights come on in Green Bay. Barry Alvarez, Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson look ahead to the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers season, the matchup with Notre Dame, expectations surrounding Luke Fickell's team and the biggest questions that could determine how Wisconsin starts the year.

The Barry Alvarez Show, presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Wisconsin football is closing in on a massive season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Barry Alvarez breaks down the Badgers as fall camp winds down and what Wisconsin needs to show when the lights come on in Green Bay. Plus, the crew shares their optimism for new AD Shawn Eichorst taking over the athletic department. Barry Alvarez, Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson look ahead to the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers season, the matchup with Notre Dame, expectations surrounding Luke Fickell's team and the biggest questions that could determine how Wisconsin starts the year. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show on the ESPN Wisconsin App.