The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

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Transfer portal departures begin, potential QB targets emerge, AJ Blazek out as OL coach Dec 10, 2025

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It's transfer portal season for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss some of the guys leaving Wisconsin, while also getting into some potential quarterback targets. They also talk about Mason Posa earning All-Big Ten honors and the Pitt game for 2026 being canceled.

AJ Blazek was relieved of his duties as Wisconsin's OL coach. It happened after we got done recording (per usual) but Zach hits on it before the show begins.

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What happened with Amari Latimer, NSD 2026, Wisconsin's focus in the portal, Week 15 picks Dec 04, 2025

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It was National Signing Day on Wednesday and Wisconsin got signatures from 12 players, but it was the guy that didn't sign -- Amari Latimer -- that ended up stealing the headlines. Zach and Jesse discuss what happened there, and also talk about the guys that did sign. Then the focus turns to Luke Fickell's comments on investing and where the Badgers need to invest the most. They close with their Champ Week picks.

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Last minute adds and losses for Wisconsin's 2026 class, transfer portal needs Dec 02, 2025

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The first National Signing Day is Wednesday. Zach and Jesse discuss what the 2026 class could look like with some late adds and potentially late losses. The guys also get into what the Badgers are getting in quarterback Ryan Hopkins. Then they hit on some transfer portal topics, including positions of need and guys Wisconsin would least like to lose.

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What went right and wrong vs Minnesota, what's next for Luke Fickell and the Badgers Nov 30, 2025

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Wisconsin went on the road and fell 17-7 to Minnesota to end its season. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Gophers, including another anemic offensive performance. Then the guys get into what the offseason could hold for Luke Fickell and the Badgers.

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Wisconsin-Minnesota preview, Remembering the Axe rivalry, UW-UA extend deal, Week 14 picks Nov 25, 2025

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It's Axe week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like for Wisconsin in its trip to Minnesota. The guys also talk about some of their favorite memories from the rivalry, discuss Wisconsin and Under Armour extending their deal and then they make their Week 14 picks.

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What went right & wrong vs Illinois, Darryl Peterson was fantastic, offense gets going Nov 23, 2025

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Wisconsin beat its second ranked opponent in the last three weeks. Zach and Jesse discuss the win over Illinois, including a remarkable effort from the pass rush, especially Darryl Peterson, the offense gets an explosive play, Jeff Grimes ate Aaron Henry's lunch, Carter Smith did what he needed to and much more. The guys also answer your questions.

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QB Billy Edwards Jr speaks, 2026 class loses another, Wisconsin-Illinois preview Nov 20, 2025

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Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards spoke for the first time since before his knee injury. Zach and Jesse discuss Edwards' season from hell, including the role a lack of communication has played in creating a narrative around his absence. The guys also talk about the latest guy to flip in the 2026 class, what success looks like against Illinois and they make their Week 13 picks.

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Bret Bielema returns to Madison, 2026 OL Maddox Cochrane decommits, Overreaction, er No? Nov 18, 2025

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Wisconsin will welcome Bret Bielema back to Madison for a second time since he left for Arkansas in 2012. Zach and Jesse discuss what would have happened if he stayed, their favorite memories from his tenure and more. Then they get into 2026 OL Maddox Cochrane decommitting and play some Overreaction, er No?

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What went right and wrong vs Indiana, the future at QB, listener questions Nov 16, 2025

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Wisconsin put up a fight for a half at No. 2 Indiana on Saturday. Zach and Jesse look at what went right and what went wrong for the Badgers, including a defense that did what it could against a strong Hoosiers offense. They also jump into what Wisconsin should do at quarterback this offseason. They close with a bunch of listener questions.

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Wisconsin-Indiana preview, 2027 OT Ethan McIntosh commits, 2026 recruiting, Week 12 picks Nov 13, 2025

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Wisconsin heads to Bloomington this Saturday to face No. 2 Indiana. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like as 29.5-point underdogs and whether the Badgers defense can keep them in the game against the Hoosiers. They also hit on the commitment of 2027 OT Ethan McIntosh and where things stand with a couple important pieces of the 2026 class. They close with their Week 12 picks.

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