Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa joins The Jump Around for one of the most candid, energetic interviews of the offseason — diving into LB-U pride, recruiting in the transfer-portal era, and why he believes Wisconsin football is on the verge of something big.

Posa breaks down:

How he went from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Madison — and why Wisconsin wasn’t even on his radar early

The recruiting relationship that pulled him away from Oklahoma and changed his trajectory

Why Wisconsin is Linebacker U — and how he plans to carry on the legacy of T.J. Watt, T.J. Edwards, Jack Sanborn, and more

Making an early impact as a freshman, earning snaps, and proving he belongs

His mindset of competing every week despite ups and downs in the season

We also dive into:

His tight bond with Cooper Catalano (you'll want to hear the nickname they gave themselves...)

Why he fully embraced Badger culture — rivalries, toughness, and wearing the “W”

Actively recruiting transfer-portal additions like Colton Joseph and Abu Sama III

How Wisconsin’s aggressive portal approach is changing the locker-room mentality

Why he believes 9–10 wins and a CFP run aren’t crazy goals

Facing elite teams and quarterbacks — and what separates contenders from champions

Plus:

🌶 New Mexico food vs. Madison eats

🎮 Off-day hangouts, film habits, and competitive edge

🧠 Why loyalty still matters to him in the NIL + portal era

This is a must-watch conversation for Badgers fans wanting a real look inside Wisconsin football’s mindset heading into the next season.

📺 Watch now on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee’s YouTube channels

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