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Previously: B5Q, BadgerBlitz, AllBadgers, Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra, Wisconsin Badgers On Si

Current: Badger Observer
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Two handfuls of thoughts (and I think 2,000 words plus?) as the Badgers pulled off the upset over No. 24 Washington.
10 thoughts on Badgers' cathartic win vs. No. 24 Washington
The Badgers get their first Power Four win in over a year against a team that was trying to stay in the race for a College Football Playoff spot.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
And from last night as well, we got our first chat with Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith on entering the game, his first touchdown and more.
WATCH: Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith postgame interview
Watch now | Hear what the former four-star recruit had to say about his first game action of the 2025 season.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Postgame video up of #Badgers LB Mason Posa now up talking about his efforts in the win over No. 24 Washington and his play alongside fellow freshman Cooper Catalano:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFeW...
Wisconsin LB Mason Posa: Me and Cooper Catalano are 'going to be here for a while'
YouTube video by Badger Observer
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
From yesterday's thoughts from the win over No. 24 Washington, Badgers DL Ben Barten discussed what they saw regarding his blocked field goal in the fourth quarter.

FULL ARTICLE: badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Badgers are now riding a three-match winning streak after a sweep over No. 18 Indiana this afternoon. Thoughts on Charlie Fuerbringer's return, Carter Booth scorching the ball the last three matches, and more.
5 thoughts on Wisconsin volleyball's sweep vs. No. 18 Indiana
The Badgers are now on a three-game winning streak as the final month of the regulars season continues.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Badgers are now riding a three-match winning streak after a sweep over No. 18 Indiana this afternoon. Thoughts on Charlie Fuerbringer's return, Carter Booth scorching the ball the last three matches, and more.
5 thoughts on Wisconsin volleyball's sweep vs. No. 18 Indiana
The Badgers are now on a three-game winning streak as the final month of the regulars season continues.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
From yesterday's thoughts from the win over No. 24 Washington, Badgers DL Ben Barten discussed what they saw regarding his blocked field goal in the fourth quarter.

FULL ARTICLE: badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Postgame video up of #Badgers LB Mason Posa now up talking about his efforts in the win over No. 24 Washington and his play alongside fellow freshman Cooper Catalano:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFeW...
Wisconsin LB Mason Posa: Me and Cooper Catalano are 'going to be here for a while'
YouTube video by Badger Observer
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
And from last night as well, we got our first chat with Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith on entering the game, his first touchdown and more.
WATCH: Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith postgame interview
Watch now | Hear what the former four-star recruit had to say about his first game action of the 2025 season.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Two handfuls of thoughts (and I think 2,000 words plus?) as the Badgers pulled off the upset over No. 24 Washington.
10 thoughts on Badgers' cathartic win vs. No. 24 Washington
The Badgers get their first Power Four win in over a year against a team that was trying to stay in the race for a College Football Playoff spot.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The first of a few #content pieces forthcoming on Badger Observer.

First, full postgame interview with Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith
WATCH: Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith postgame interview
Watch now | Hear what the former four-star recruit had to say about his first game action of the 2025 season.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
FREE: Caught up with Badgers freshman safety Grant Dean earlier this week to talk about his contributions on special teams, his "welcome to college football" moment, and much more.
Catching up with Badgers freshman safety Grant Dean
Watch now | Another interview with an early contributor. Here's what the Neenah native had to say.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
From earlier:
*4-star WR Jayden Petit updated his status to Badger Observer earlier this week, and see who's been in contact with him
* @BenjaminNovak07 and @MaddoxCochrane_ gave some insight into a Zoom call with Luke Fickell last week
*WEEKEND VISITORS
4-star WR still committed' to Wisconsin football; Badgers commits discuss Zoom call
The Badgers continues to prioritize one of its highly-regarded commits as the early signing period looms less than a month away.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
A recruiting notebook, if you will, heading into a busy Badgers weekend.
*Catching up with 4-star WR Jayden Petit
*Reactions to Luke Fickell’s chat with recruits
* Who’s expected to take OVs this weekend.
*Key in-state recruits anticipated to be in town.
4-star WR still committed' to Wisconsin football; Badgers commits discuss Zoom call
The Badgers continues to prioritize one of its highly-regarded commits as the early signing period looms less than a month away.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A recruiting notebook, if you will, heading into a busy Badgers weekend.
*Catching up with 4-star WR Jayden Petit
*Reactions to Luke Fickell’s chat with recruits
* Who’s expected to take OVs this weekend.
*Key in-state recruits anticipated to be in town.
4-star WR still committed' to Wisconsin football; Badgers commits discuss Zoom call
The Badgers continues to prioritize one of its highly-regarded commits as the early signing period looms less than a month away.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
From late last night, the Badgers secured a win over a ranked foe once again this season.

Some takeaways/thoughts/musings that included Mimi Colyer doing Mimi Colyer things, Una Vajagic's strong fourth set on the attack and more.
5 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's win vs. No. 22 Minnesota
The Badgers secured the victory after a hard-fought match against their vaunted foes. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
From late last night, the Badgers secured a win over a ranked foe once again this season.

Some takeaways/thoughts/musings that included Mimi Colyer doing Mimi Colyer things, Una Vajagic's strong fourth set on the attack and more.
5 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's win vs. No. 22 Minnesota
The Badgers secured the victory after a hard-fought match against their vaunted foes. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Heading home, but here's some thoughts after the Badgers' take down No. 22 Minnesota.
5 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's win vs. No. 22 Minnesota
The Badgers secured the victory after a hard-fought match against their vaunted foes. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Not a bad thing for the Badgers to start the season with a blowout but know there’s a lot more to improve on.

Thoughts from the game:
*John Blackwell!
*How 2 big runs put the game out of reach
*Nolan Winter’s presence inside
*Much more
9 thoughts from Badgers' season-opening win vs. Campbell
A mighty fine start for the Badgers to kick off their 2025-26 season. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
And also from yesterday, Badgers coach Luke Fickell spoke about the QB situation (including Billy Edwards Jr., Danny O'Neil and Carter Smith), key injury updates and more.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell on injury updates, Carter Smith, recruiting
Watch now (26 mins) | Watch and listen to the Wisconsin coach discuss the quarterback situation, injuries, recruiting in the current landscape of college football, and more.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
ANNNNND also from yesterday, Badgers volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield discussed where Charlie Fuerbringer's at in her rehab and upcoming matches against ranked foes Minnesota and Indiana.
Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield on Fuerbringer injury, Indiana
Watch now | Here's what the legendary Badgers' coach said Monday.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
ANNNNND also from yesterday, Badgers volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield discussed where Charlie Fuerbringer's at in her rehab and upcoming matches against ranked foes Minnesota and Indiana.
Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield on Fuerbringer injury, Indiana
Watch now | Here's what the legendary Badgers' coach said Monday.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
And also from yesterday, Badgers coach Luke Fickell spoke about the QB situation (including Billy Edwards Jr., Danny O'Neil and Carter Smith), key injury updates and more.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell on injury updates, Carter Smith, recruiting
Watch now (26 mins) | Watch and listen to the Wisconsin coach discuss the quarterback situation, injuries, recruiting in the current landscape of college football, and more.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Not a bad thing for the Badgers to start the season with a blowout but know there’s a lot more to improve on.

Thoughts from the game:
*John Blackwell!
*How 2 big runs put the game out of reach
*Nolan Winter’s presence inside
*Much more
9 thoughts from Badgers' season-opening win vs. Campbell
A mighty fine start for the Badgers to kick off their 2025-26 season. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Check out the full availability from Badgers coach Luke Fickell from earlier today, with a heavy, heavy focus of questions being on the QB position (including Carter Smith).

Plus questions on RB room health and recruiting.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell on injury updates, Carter Smith, recruiting
Watch and listen to the Wisconsin coach discuss the quarterback situation, injuries, recruiting in the current landscape of college football, and more.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM