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In today's SPECIAL episode of The Bucky Report, we break down the wild finish to Wisconsin’s recruiting class — including Amari Latimer’s last-minute flip to West Virginia. Nick Osen from 247 Sports joins the show to explain what really happened and what it means for the Badgers moving forward. We also dive deep into the full class, hand out our recruiting superlatives, and talk through who could make an early impact in Madison.

Wisconsin fans just suffered one of the toughest weekends in recent memory. The Badgers closed the football season with a brutal loss to Minnesota in the Axe Game — a performance defined by stalled offense, missed opportunities, and more questions about the program’s direction under Luke Fickell. And on Friday, the basketball team led off with a frustrating letdown against TCU, raising real concerns about consistency, shot creation, and defensive identity.Tonight, Rajeev and Justin break down what went wrong in Minneapolis and what this loss says about the state of the program. We’ll also dig into the TCU loss, what it exposed about this Badger basketball roster, and whether this team can steady itself heading into conference play.If you’re frustrated, confused, or just looking for answers — this is the show.

The last game of the regular season is upon us, and its a massive one for Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team. The annual battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe takes place at Minnesota this year. Can the resurgent Badgers finish the season strong behind Freshman QB Carter Smith? Will Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano continue dominating opposing defenses? GAME PREVIEW & FINAL SCORE PREDICTIONS!

It’s rivalry week in Madison, and Wisconsin vs. Minnesota brings all the emotion, history, and intensity you expect from the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Tonight on Rajeev’s Corner, I’m breaking down what this rivalry means, why it hits so personally, and whether the Badgers’ recent resurgence is arriving at the perfect time. Plus, I’ll give quick thoughts on Wisconsin’s newly announced Under Armour extension and what it means for the program’s future.

Wisconsin football finally delivered the dominant performance fans have been waiting for, hammering Illinois in a statement win that showcased real progress under Luke Fickell. The Badgers ran the ball with authority, unleashed a relentless pass rush, and looked energized on both sides of the ball in a way we haven’t seen all season. From Darrion Dupree’s explosive breakout to Carter Smith’s poise and the defense controlling the line of scrimmage, Wisconsin sent a loud message in Madison about where this program can still go.In this episode of The Bucky Report, we break down every major storyline from the win over Illinois — how the offense finally clicked, why the run game exploded, the best defensive performances, and which young players are starting to emerge as the future of Wisconsin football. We also take a big-picture look at what this victory means for Luke Fickell’s long-term vision and whether this performance can be a turning point heading into the offseason.If you’re looking for honest Wisconsin Badgers analysis, reaction, and big-picture insight on both football and basketball, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.Follow the show on Twitter: x.com/@TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: x.com/@RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: x.com/@BuckyReportJJ

It’s Badger Blueprint time — and this week, we’re breaking down the penultimate game of the season, a home game against Bret Bielema and the Illinois Fighting Illini! We’ll dive into our 3 Big Things and discuss how well we feel this defense can perform against Luke Altmyer and whether Carter Smith will be able to put up a reasonable amount of points! Plus, SCORE PREDICTIONS! All that and more, right here on The Bucky Report — your home for honest Badger talk, every single week

On tonight’s Rajeev’s Corner, I’m breaking down the Big Ten’s push for a power-weighted College Football Playoff model and what that stance means for the future of the sport. I’ll also react to Ted Kellner’s comments on ESPN Madison, where he said Wisconsin will land in the top third of Big Ten football spending next year — a major signal about the program’s commitment and direction.

The Wisconsin Badgers just got thumped 31–7 by No. 2 Indiana on the road, dropping to 3–7 in a season that’s testing everyone’s patience — but it wasn’t all doom and gloom. We break down Carter Smith’s first start as the first true freshman QB to start for Wisconsin since 1991, his 45-yard touchdown strike to Lance Mason, the defense racking up five sacks on Heisman contender Fernando Mendoza, and how the game slipped away in the second half with just 23 total yards after halftime. We’ll also talk about the scary Gideon Ituka injury and the positive early reports on his status. Then we pivot to basketball, where Wisconsin is off to a 3–0 start, blowing out Campbell, Northern Illinois, and Ball State behind big showings from John Blackwell, Nolan Winter, and Nick Boyd as the Badgers look like a legit Top-25 squad. Tap in for honest reaction, real context, and a little hope for where both programs go from here.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel.👉 Follow the show on X: @TheBuckyReport👉 Follow Rajeev on X: @RajeevBadgers👉 Follow Justin on X: @BuckyReportJJ