Hosted by former fullback and captain Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins, Bleav in Badgers covers everything Wisconsin Badgers. From all-time Badgers greats like Jonathan Taylor and Joe Thomas to head coach Luke Fickell to recent stars like Nick Herbig and Chez Mellusi to media legends like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Bernie and Perko get the inside scoop and untold stories from everyone around the Badgers.
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A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin
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BuckAround is the original podcast focused exclusively on Wisconsin football. An outgrowth of the popular blog founded in 2012, the BuckAround podcast is for the Badger fan who can never get enough Bucky!
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Chris McIntosh officially giving Luke Fickell another year, Wisconsin vs Washington, Week 11 picks
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1:03:32Luke Fickell is officially back for another season. Zach and Jesse discuss Chris McIntosh's decision, why he made it, what success next year looks like, fan reaction and much more. They also touch on Wisconsin's matchup with Washington and make their Week 11 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Rapid Reaction - Fickell Staying for 2026
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18:05Bernie and Perko react to the announcement by AD Chris McIntosh that Luke Fickell will continue to coach Wisconsin for 2026 and discuss what it means to the present and future of the program. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers…
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Rich is joined by special guest Jim Polzin to discuss the latest Badger loss and give his thoughts on the state of the program, NIL, and why football is different than basketball.
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Carter Smith time (?), the Billy Edwards situation, OL a bigger issue than QB (?)
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52:50Wisconsin is getting ready to face No. 24 Washington and there could be a new face at quarterback. Zach and Jesse discuss whether this is the week Carter Smith sees the field and exactly what fans should expect if he does. They also get into the murky Billy Edwards Jr situation and whether he'll play again, Luke Fickell saying the OL issues have be…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Previewing Washington vs Wisconsin
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28:49Bernie and Perko preview the Badgers' matchup against Washington and discuss what Wisconsin can do to right the ship and pull off the upset on what promises to be a cold and dreary day in Madison. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBa…
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Jake Kocorowski on the State of UW Football and Volleyball
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42:32Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns for his monthly visit to talk about the future of the football program under Luke Fickell and the state of the UW Women's Volleyball Team. Make sure to subscribe to The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to che…
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Major donor Ted Kellner supports Chris McIntosh, our biggest questions, scariest players
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55:27It's the Halloween episode of The Camp. Zach and Jesse discuss big donor Ted Kellner coming out in support of AD Chris McIntosh, give their biggest questions about the future of the program, talk about the scariest player in Wisconsin history and close with their Week 10 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Rays of Hope in a Downpour
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33:30Bernie and Perko recap Wisconsin's 21-7 loss to Oregon and discuss the standout freshmen, continued problems with the passing game, impressive performances once again from the defensive front, and more. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @Ble…
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What went right & wrong against Oregon, young guys shine, QB issues persist
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52:46Wisconsin lost its sixth straight game but it wasn't all bad against Oregon. Zach and Jesse break it down by telling you what went right and what went wrong against the Ducks. That includes the performances from some young guys and another tough outing for Hunter Simmons. They also answer a ton of listener questions, including the possibility that …
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LeGarrette Blount Previews Oregon
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39:31Former Oregon running back and 3x Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount joins Bernie and Perko to break down the matchup between the Badgers and Ducks, talk about some of his favorite memories from Eugene, rank his favorite and least favorite Oregon uniforms, and much more. Follow LeGarrette on X at @LG_Blount and on Instagram at @LGBlount Make sur…
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Wisconsin-Oregon preview, alumni speak out on the program, Week 9 picks
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41:16Wisconsin is headed to Oregon on Saturday to face the 6th-ranked Ducks. Zach and Jesse preview the game and discuss what success looks like for the Badgers after being shut out the last two weeks. They also get into Jesse's story where he spoke with members of the Rose Bowl-winning teams of the 1990s and got their take on where the program is. They…
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That McIntosh letter, Overreaction, er No?, Fourqurean situation is 'unacceptable'
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50:47Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh came out in support of Luke Fickell and the program in a letter to fans on Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss the substance of the letter, including what an increased investment in the program would look like and whether fans should believe it. They also get into Fickell's job status after he said he had not b…
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Episode 365 - Week 8: Ohio State
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51:38Rich and Max basically record the same show as last week except they talk about a letter from Chris McIntosh
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Monday Morning Fullback - Can it Get Any Worse?
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39:01After another shutout, this time to Ohio State, Bernie and Perko try to figure out how things have gotten so bad for Wisconsin and preview the matchup against Oregon. Make sure to check out ZoZo Cap Co. for great merch, including Perko's hat from today's show: https://zozocapco.com/ Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter,…
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What went right and wrong vs Ohio State, McIntosh tells team Fickell will be back
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55:57Wisconsin dropped its 9th straight Big Ten game and got shut out again. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against Ohio State, the story from BadgerExtra that AD Chris McIntosh told the team coach Luke Fickell will be back in 2026, the impact that could have on the program, Wisconsin's anemic offense, a leader playing through a broken…
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Live from Jay's with Joe Thomas, Lee Evans, Jonathan Clinkscale, Brian Calhoun, and Travis Beckum
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1:50:35Editor's Note: Please forgive some of the audio inconsistencies - we had some minor tech issues on-site that caused a couple of hiccups, but we think you'll still enjoy! Bernie and Perko celebrate homecoming from Jay's Bar in Madison with Badger legends Joe Thomas, Lee Evans, Jonathan Clinkscale, Brian Calhoun, and Travis Beckum. Make sure to subsc…
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Wisconsin-Ohio State preview and picks, remembering the 2010 game, Overreaction, er No?
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47:31Wisconsin will host No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including what success looks like for the Badgers. The guys also hit on the legendary 2010 game when the Badgers knocked off the No. 1 Buckeyes, play some overreaction, er no?, and make their Week 8 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Let's just play your voicemails and vent some rage
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Monday Morning Fullback - Is This Rock Bottom?
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33:53After a disastrous 37-0 loss to Iowa at homecoming, Bernie and Perko discuss how the bottom has fallen out of the program, what they can possibly do to fix the issues, and look ahead to an even tougher game against Ohio State. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Fol…
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Recruiting concerns, Luke Fickell on his job status and fans, Billy Edwards Jr's health
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1:00:06Wisconsin's 2026 recruiting class dropped by one on Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss the de-commitment of Tayshon Bardo and also the struggles of keeping a class together when struggling on the field. They also get into Luke Fickell's comments on his job status, what he expects out of fans and his clarification on his postgame quote about QB Billy Ed…
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What went right and wrong vs Iowa, what now for Luke Fickell and the program
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1:03:41Wisconsin has lost eight straight Big Ten games, with six of them coming by at least 14 points. Zach and Jesse talk about the latest one — a 37-0 beatdown by Iowa on Saturday. The guys talk about what went right and wrong against the Hawkeyes, Luke Fickell’s post-game comments, his future and the program’s path forward, and answer a bunch of listen…
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Wisconsin-Iowa preview, how the 2024 game changed the Badgers, Week 7 picks
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47:05Wisconsin and Iowa will play for the Heartland Trophy on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including the keys for the #badgers to snap their 3-game losing streak to the Hawkeyes. The guys also get into all the ways last year's embarrassment in Iowa City impacted the Wisconsin program. They close with their Week 7 picks. See omnystudi…
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Episode 363 - It Would Be Kinda Cool if They Won (AKA Week 6: Michigan)
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41:30It's time for media beefs and cannibal rats on Russian ghost ships.
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Amari Latimer's recruitment, evaluating coaches, Nyzier Fourqurean deserves an answer
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47:12על ידי The Zone
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Come Up Short in the Big House
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26:13על ידי Bleav
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What went right and wrong against Michigan, Luke Fickell's timeouts, Hunter Simmons debut
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55:30Wisconsin went on the road and lost 24-10 to No. 20 Michigan on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Wolverines, why didn't Luke Fickell use his timeouts, the starting debut for Hunter Simmons and a ton of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Nick Osen on the Future of the Badgers
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36:10Badger247.com writer Nick Osen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about Wisconsin's tough road for the rest of the season, preview this weekend's matchup at Michigan, and figure out what the future holds for the Badgers football team. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ …
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Wisconsin-Michigan preview, Overreaction, er No?, Week 6 picks
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44:45Wisconsin heads to No. 20 Michigan on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like for the Badgers, play some Overreaction, er No? and make their Week 6 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי The Zone
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Episode 362 - YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN!!! (Actually No...No You Really Don't)
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42:26Rich and Max talk about the state of the 2-2 Badgers during the bye week. Optimism wouldn't be a word to use to describe this episode.
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Protecting players from themselves, brutal stretch of games is here, some positivity
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38:15Wisconsin is back from its bye and getting ready to head to No. 20 Michigan. Zach and Jesse discuss Luke Fickell's comments about allowing Billy Edwards Jr to play, rank the four October games from best chance to win to least and look for some positive things happening with the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Getting Ready for Michigan
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28:48Coming off a bye week, Bernie and Perko try to figure out what the Badgers can do to pull off a big upset in the Big House, talk about who needs to step up, and break down why Bernie hates Michigan so much. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @…
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Jon McNamara on the Dysfunction in Madison
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55:10Badger247.com writer Jon McNamara joins Bernie and Perko to discuss the future of Luke Fickell, Barry Alvarez's tone-deaf comments, how Wisconsin can fix their on- and off-field issues, and more. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadg…
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Max is joined by a special guest host to discuss what may be the beginning of the end of the Luke Fickell era.
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Another vote of confidence, Barry says fans 'spoiled rotten,' Week 5 picks
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37:08Wisconsin is on their bye week but there is still plenty to talk about. The guys get into the chancellor giving AD Chris McIntosh a vote of confidence, Barry Alvarez calling fans that booed and chanted Fire Fickell spoiled rotten, some bye week superlatives and our Week 5 picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Badgers at the Crossroads - Monday Morning Fullback
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46:32Bernie and Perko recap a very disheartening 27-10 loss at home to Maryland and talk about what's next for Wisconsin as they face the gauntlet of the Big Ten schedule. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBad…
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What went right and wrong vs Maryland, 'Fire Fickell,' Chris McIntosh speaks
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1:06:04Wisconsin may have hit rock bottom on Saturday in the loss to Maryland. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right (essentially nothing) and what went wrong (a whole lot). They also dive into the Fire Fickell chants, the chances he gets fired, Chris McIntosh’s future and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Wisconsin-Maryland preview, must win game (?), Camp Randall attendance, Week 4 picks
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59:12Wisconsin will host Maryland on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like, whether it's a must win for the Badgers, who starts at QB and much more. Then the guys talk about a decline in attendance at Camp Randall, Wisconsin's game vs Va Tech in 2031 moving to Charlotte and they make their Week 4 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Former Badgers special teams ace Paul Standring and his father, Notre Dame national champion Jay (J-Bird), join Bernie and Perko to share a litany of great stories from Paul begging the UW coaches to let him play kickoff coverage to J-Bird's tales of playing for Notre Dame in the 60's. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newslett…
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Rich and Max discuss the Badger's 38-14 loss in Tuscaloosa. It wasn't fun.
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Monday Morning Fullback - Wisconsin Swept Up by the Tide
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37:26Bernie and Perko break down a disheartening loss at Alabama and discuss the good (run defense), the bad (not getting Vinny Anthony the ball nearly enough), and the ugly (penalties galore), before giving a quick preview of the Maryland game this coming weekend. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: ht…
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What went right and wrong vs Alabama, Luke Fickell era 28 games in, listener questions
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1:00:22Wisconsin fell at Alabama on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Tide, including a big play on special teams, struggles to run the ball and defend the pass, self-inflicted miscues at more. Then it’s a more big picture look at where the Badgers stand 28 games into the Luke Fickell era. They close with a bunch of li…
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SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips Previews Alabama
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28:13SEC Unfiltered's Chris Phillips joins Bernie and Perko to break down the matchup between the Badgers and the Crimson Tide and give his thoughts on the state of the Alabama program. Check out Chris's work on SEC Unfiltered here: https://www.youtube.com/@SECUnfiltered Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observ…
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Wisconsin-Alabama preview, what does success look like, Week 3 picks
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52:18Wisconsin heads to SEC country for the first time in 53 years on Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the Badgers and Alabama, what does success look like for Wisconsin, the key unit to the game and more. They close with their weekly picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי The Zone
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Jake Kocorowski Previews Alabama
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33:23Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to talk with Bernie and Perko about what went right (and wrong) for Wisconsin against MTSU, give his keys to the game, discuss his first season covering the Women's Volleyball team, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to Jake's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on …
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Rich and Max discuss the Badgers 2nd win of the season with fewer cat comparisons.
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Danny O'Neil or Billy Edwards (?), Overreaction, er No?, underdogs by how much?!
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40:58It's Alabama week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse dive into whether it should be Danny O'Neil or a potentially healthy Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback, play some Overreaction, er No? and discuss Wisconsin being 20.5-point underdogs for the first time in nearly 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Monday Morning Fullback - A Tale of Two Halves Against MTSU
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34:26Bernie and Perko break down everything from Wisconsin's 42-10 victory over MTSU, discuss the good (Danny O'Neil), the bad (starting slow again), and the ugly (offensive line miscues), and preview the big matchup against Alabama this weekend. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobs…
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What went right & wrong vs Middle Tennessee St, Danny O'Neil shines, run game not so much
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51:24The Badgers are 2-0 after beating Middle Tennessee State 42-10. Zach and Jesse talk about a rough first 35 minutes, a stellar final 25 minutes, the impressive starting debut from Danny O'Neil, the struggles in the run game and the defense finding their feet after some early struggles. The guys also answer a bunch of listener questions See omnystudi…
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Middle Tennessee preview, transfer portal changes, Week 2 picks
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49:43Wisconsin will look to move to 2-0 on Saturday against Middle Tennessee State. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like, including expectations for Danny O'Neil and a potentially revamped offensive line. The guys then get into the changes coming to the transfer portal and make their Week 2 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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Clint Cosgrove Breaks Down Danny O'Neil
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47:13With Danny O'Neil being named the starter for the Badgers, we had to bring back our number one guest, Clint Cosgrove, who's been covering him since he was a freshman in high school. Clint breaks down Danny's game, how the scheme will need to change with him on the field, and his leadership style. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski…
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