After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct.

On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnesota.

🏈 Topics This Week:

Fickell’s “killer instinct” message & reaction to the Indiana loss

Carter Smith’s performance - QB1 of the future or another transfer portal search?

Is it insulting to be compared to Illinois?

Wisconsin Twitter Portal: Vakos vs Lahm, favorite Big Ten villains, and returning transfers

Special guest Evan Cohen (ESPN Radio’s Unsportsmanlike, UW alum) on Fickell’s future, fan trust, and in-state recruiting

📺 The Jump Around streams live Thursdays at 12:30 PM CT on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee - your home for all things Badgers football.