Wisconsin is nearing the end of spring. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest on the quarterback battle between Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke, the new faces at outside linebacker causing issues on the edge, how big of a role is the lack of depth on the OL playing in the success of the pass rush and do the Badgers have a first-round pick on their roster right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin landed a transfer along the offensive line. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition of Vanderbilt's Leyton Nelson. The guys also get into QB Tyler Van Dyke putting together his best performance of spring, how the tight ends are coming along, the one thing that S Austin Brown believes can make the defense better than last year and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin saw a second player enter the transfer portal. How many could end up going in the next two weeks? And what positions could the Badgers target in the portal? Zach and Jesse discuss that, the latest in the QB competition, some movement at cornerback and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers have one less quarterback on the roster. Zach and Jesse discuss Nick Evers' decision to enter the transfer portal and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Chez Mellusi's return from a brutal leg injury, Oklahoma transfer Tawee Walker turning heads, more splash plays from Trech Kekahuna and some guys on defense that have been standing out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are a third of the way through spring practice. Zach and Jesse talk about OLB Aaron Witt's journey back to the field, some thoughts on practice No. 5 where a couple WRs and a CB stood out, and they close talking about the spring transfer portal and where  Wisconsin could be looking to add. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is four practices into spring ball. Zach and Jesse discuss whether there is actually a QB competition between Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke, a new defensive alignment with exciting possibilities, how Tawee Walker and some of the other transfers are fitting in and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin was on the field for practice No. 2 of spring on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss what they saw in their first look at the Badgers this spring. That included Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke sharing reps with the first-team offense, some new faces in the front seven of the defense and more. They close with discussion of two recruits de-committing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo. The guys ask about why the offense didn't click in year 1, how things will be different in year 2, what he's seen from Tyler Van Dyke, his philosophy of having the QB under center in short yardage and goal line situations, excitement around CJ Williams and Trech Kekahuna and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse got a 1-on-1 with Luke Fickell this week. The guys discuss his comments on an up-and-down first season in Madison, why he called it a humbling experience, his efforts to adjust heading into Year 2 and more.  You can read Jesse's article here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin landed its eighth commitment in the 2025 class Monday. Zach and Jesse talk about what EDGE Samuel Lateju brings to the Badgers. They also discuss Gio Paez going into the transfer portal, how the three UW players did at the NFL combine and where Luke Fickell was in The Athletic's ranking of the top 25 coaches in college football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss what progress in 2024 would look like, the Badgers low over/under win total, whether Wisconsin can compete in an unregulated, pay-for-play environment and which of the UW players at the combine could have the longest NFL career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are back to talk about Casey Rabach's impact on the recruiting department, whether year 2 is a make-or-break one for Phil Longo and the offense, a few guys the Badgers are targeting on defense and the excitement around EA College Football 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are back to discuss the latest in Wisconsin football. The guys discuss what they learned after getting to talk with the three new assistant coaches, a couple newsy items from Luke Fickell and then Jesse's inside look at what happens on official visits and the money the Badgers spend on them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are fighting to keep the No. 1 player in the 2025 class home. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest in OL Owen Strebig's recruitment and the importance of keeping the top talent in the state. Then, they dive into their biggest spring ball storylines, including changes along the OL, the progression of the QB room and the changing faces on defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are back to discuss the Badgers moving on from offensive line coach Jack Bicknell and what it means moving forward. They also touch on the hire of WR coach Kenny Guiton. Then, with the transfer portal closed for players to enter, the guys discuss the biggest losses for Wisconsin, along with the transfers in they are most excited for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin fell to LSU in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Zach and Jesse were in Tampa to take it all in and they break it down. The good (Tanner Mordecai, the passing game, etc.) and the bad (no pass rush, questionable decisions) before discussing some of the offseason questions facing the program. They close by answering some Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse were live in Tampa to breakdown everything that offensive coordinator Phil Longo and defensive coordinator Mike Tressel had to say. That includes Longo on the addition of Tyler Van Dyke, the snapping of Jake Renfro, what Year 2 in the offense could look like and more. They also touch on Tressel's comments about LB Christian Alliegro, the types of linebackers he wants in his system and defensive line depth.  The guys then talk about the latest addition from the transfer portal in linebacker Sebastian Cheeks and finish with some Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse were back to discuss some guys that could play bigger roles in the bowl game, a look ahead to what the offensive line and other spots could look like next year, the addition of transfer LB Jahsiah Galvan and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are back to breakdown what Luke Fickell had to say (and what he didn't) when talking about the transfers the Badgers have added. They also get into his comments on potential bowl replacements for players that have left and his thoughts on the issues facing college football. They close by previewing Signing Day, including the players they think can help early, ones they are most excited to see and a few that seem to be going under the radar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're a week into the portal season. Zach and Jesse talk about the guys heading out and the two latest additions. They also get into which of the quarterbacks connected to Wisconsin make the most sense for Phil Longo's offense, and they finish by discussing the Badgers potentially adding a big final piece to their 2024 recruiting class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.