Barry Alvarez

Legendary Wisconsin Badgers head football coach Barry Alvarez joins former Badgers Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh, alongside host Jesse Nelson, for the latest edition of The Barry Alvarez Show on ESPN Madison!

With Wisconsin preparing to take on UCLA, the guys look back at their experiences facing the Bruins in the Rose Bowl during the 1990s, share memories from their playing days, and discuss the current state of Wisconsin football.

🏈 On this episode:

Barry Alvarez's perspective on the current Wisconsin Badgers football team

Previewing Wisconsin's upcoming matchup against UCLA

Rose Bowl memories from Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh

Stories from the 1990s and the Alvarez era of Wisconsin football

More discussion surrounding Badgers football and the program's future

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Wisconsin dominated Michigan State 31-3 for the fourth win in a row, marking the first four-game win streak for the program since 2021!

Wisconsin is now 4-1 heading into the bye week before facing UCLA, USC, and Iowa in a critical point of the season.

The Barry Alvarez Show is presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

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Barry Alvarez and the crew are LIVE from Hard Rock Casino Rockford after Wisconsin’s incredible comeback win at No. 13 Penn State!

Barry joins Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson to break down the Badgers’ 24-20 victory in Happy Valley, what the signature road win means for Luke Fickell and the program, and whether Wisconsin has turned a corner after improving to 3-1. Plus, the guys look ahead to Michigan State and Homecoming at Camp Randall.

The Barry Alvarez Show is presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

Barry Alvarez and the crew are LIVE from Hard Rock Casino Rockford after Wisconsin’s incredible comeback win at No. 13 Penn State!

Barry joins Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson to break down the Badgers’ 24-20 victory in Happy Valley, what the signature road win means for Luke Fickell and the program, and whether Wisconsin has turned a corner after improving to 3-1. Plus, the guys look ahead to Michigan State and Homecoming at Camp Randall.

The Barry Alvarez Show is presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

Wisconsin picked up its first win of the season with a 36-9 victory over Western Illinois — but what did the performance really tell us about the Badgers?

Barry Alvarez and the crew react to Wisconsin’s home-opening win at Camp Randall, including the explosive start from Abu Sama III, Colton Joseph and the passing game, the Badgers’ defensive performance and the biggest areas Wisconsin still needs to improve before Big Ten play.

Was this the response Wisconsin needed, or did the 36-9 win leave more questions than answers?

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LIVE from Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Barry Alvarez reacts to Wisconsin’s 41-13 loss to No. 4 Notre Dame and breaks down where the Badgers go from here.

Barry joins Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson for a special edition of The Barry Alvarez Show presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The guys dive into Wisconsin’s season-opening loss at Lambeau Field, what Barry saw from Luke Fickell’s team, the positives and concerns surrounding the Badgers, and what needs to improve as Wisconsin looks to bounce back.

Plus, Barry shares his perspective from decades of coaching and building the Wisconsin football program.

📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

LIVE from Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Barry Alvarez reacts to Wisconsin’s 41-13 loss to No. 4 Notre Dame and breaks down where the Badgers go from here.

Barry joins Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson for a special edition of The Barry Alvarez Show presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The guys dive into Wisconsin’s season-opening loss at Lambeau Field, what Barry saw from Luke Fickell’s team, the positives and concerns surrounding the Badgers, and what needs to improve as Wisconsin looks to bounce back.

Plus, Barry shares his perspective from decades of coaching and building the Wisconsin football program.

📺 Subscribe to ESPN Madison for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

The Barry Alvarez Show, presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

Wisconsin football is closing in on a massive season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Barry Alvarez breaks down the Badgers as fall camp winds down and what Wisconsin needs to show when the lights come on in Green Bay.

Barry Alvarez, Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson look ahead to the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers season, the matchup with Notre Dame, expectations surrounding Luke Fickell's team and the biggest questions that could determine how Wisconsin starts the year.

The Barry Alvarez Show, presented by Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

Wisconsin football is closing in on a massive season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Barry Alvarez breaks down the Badgers as fall camp winds down and what Wisconsin needs to show when the lights come on in Green Bay. Plus, the crew shares their optimism for new AD Shawn Eichorst taking over the athletic department.

Barry Alvarez, Derek Engler, Tarek Saleh and Jesse Nelson look ahead to the 2026 Wisconsin Badgers season, the matchup with Notre Dame, expectations surrounding Luke Fickell's team and the biggest questions that could determine how Wisconsin starts the year.

Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage and listen to The Barry Alvarez Show on the ESPN Wisconsin App.

Barry Alvarez - legendary former Wisconsin Badgers Director of Athletic and head football coach - joins Wilde and Tausch to share his first public commentary on Chris McIntosh leaving UW-Madison for a leadership role with the Big Ten Conference. How does he feel about the change, what could it mean for UW Athletics moving forward, and much more.