The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

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What's The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast about?

A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin and The Athletic's Jesse Temple.

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The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast episodes:

05.23.2024
Badgers done in transfer portal (?), Luke Fickell in Year 2, Wisconsin in the SP+ rankings
Wisconsin hit the portal hard for a defensive lineman but came up empty. Are they now done for the year? Also, one writer has Luke Fickell on the hot seat this season. The guys discuss how ridiculous that is. They...
05.08.2024
Breaking down the depth chart after spring
Everyone put out their post-spring depth chart. Zach and Jesse go through theirs, including some differences at outside linebacker, inside linebacker and in the secondary. They also discuss some interesting figures regarding the number of Wisconsin-born players on the roster. ...
05.03.2024
Biggest storylines, surprises and questions coming out of spring ball
Spring ball is done for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest storylines coming out of the 15 practices. They also get into which players impressed them the most and the most surprising performances before finishing with the biggest...
04.28.2024
Spring "game" recap, transfer portal, NFL draft
Wisconsin held what served as its spring game on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss how far the offense has come from The Launch last year, whether one of the QBs has nudged ahead in the battle for the starting job...
04.25.2024
Latest on the QB battle, pass rush showing promise, NFL Draft over/under
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...
04.22.2024
Transfer OL commits, Tyler Van Dyke puts together best day of spring
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...
04.17.2024
Transfer portal in full swing, DL depth, QB competition, movement in the CB group
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...
04.14.2024
Nick Evers in the portal, Chez Mellusi leading the RBs, the dynamic Trech Kekahuna
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,...
04.10.2024
Aaron Witt's journey back, thoughts on practice No. 5, the spring transfer portal
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...
04.07.2024
Is there actually a QB competition, a new defensive look, how the transfer players are fitting in
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...
04.02.2024
Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke sharing reps, new faces on defense, two de-commits
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...
03.20.2024
Wisconsin OC Phil Longo joins the show
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...
03.14.2024
Luke Fickell's 'humbling' first season at Wisconsin, efforts to adjust in Year 2
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...
03.05.2024
Samuel Lateju commits, NFL combine recap, top coaches in college football
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...
02.26.2024
What would progress look like in 2024, Wisconsin's low over/under win total, no rules for NIL
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. ...
02.16.2024
Casey Rabach is a true Badger, year No. 2 for Phil Longo's offense, defensive recruiting targets
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...
02.07.2024
New assistants meet the media, Luke Fickell updates, $$$ spent on official visit weekends
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...
01.17.2024
Where Wisconsin stands in Owen Strebig's recruitment, biggest storylines when spring ball starts
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...
01.07.2024
OL coach Jack Bicknell is out, transfer portal additions and losses
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...
01.02.2024
Wisconsin-LSU recap, Badgers offseason questions
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)...
12.28.2023
Phil Longo and Mike Tressel speak, Badgers land transfer linebacker
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...
12.25.2023
Bowl game fill-ins, looking ahead to next season, addition of Jahsiah Galvan
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...
12.19.2023
Luke Fickell talks transfers (kind of), bowl replacements, Signing Day preview
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...
12.12.2023
Transfer portal in full swing, Badgers checking out QBs, a potential big piece to close 2024 class
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,...
12.05.2023
NIL agents, players transferring out, NFL decisions and the ReliaQuest Bowl
Zach and Jesse are back to talk about Leon Lowery and his NIL agent, the transfers of Chimere Dike and Skyler Bell, offers to players in the portal, Jack Pugh stepping away from football, NFL decisions for Badgers, what the...
11.26.2023
Wisconsin-Minnesota recap, Badgers response in final 2 weeks, Braelon Allen's future
Wisconsin gets the Axe back with a 28-14 win. Zach and Jesse recap the game, including the offensive line dominating, Braelon Allen performance, guys playing through injuries, defense responding after a slow start and more. They also hit on whether...
11.21.2023
Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, injury updates, player accountability, Week 13 picks
Zach and Jesse get together to discuss Wisconsin's trip to face Minnesota on Saturday. They talk about which team has more at stake, injury concerns for the Badgers, whether Chez Mellusi will return for a 6th year, are players being...
11.19.2023
Wisconsin-Nebraska recap, gutsy effort from Braelon Allen, Badgers are bowl eligible
Wisconsin roared back from a 14-0 deficit to beat Nebraska 24-17 in overtime. The guys talk about the Badgers overcoming another slow start, key plays in the win, Braelon Allen's performance in his likely last home game, Tanner Mordecai delivering...
11.15.2023
Luke Fickell going through it, an airing of grievances in a team meeting and Michael Roeske commits
Zach and Jesse are back to discuss Luke Fickell calling this year tougher than his first year at Cincinnati, what players were saying about a team meeting where grievances were shared, whether Fickell is re-thinking his decision to move to...
11.12.2023
Badgers hit a new low, Hunter Wohler says this isn't what he came to Wisconsin for, your Twitter questions
Wisconsin found a new low Saturday, losing 24-10 to Northwestern. Zach and Jesse discuss Hunter Wohler's strong comments after the game, where the program finds itself 10 games into Luke Fickell's tenure, what the rest of the season could hold...
11.08.2023
Luke Fickell reflects, potential changes on offense, Trech Kekahuna, bowl possibilities
Zach and Jesse discuss Luke Fickell talking about what he could have done different to keep Wisconsin out of the situation it's in, his answer to potential changes on offense, some young guys we're interested in, where the Badgers could...
11.05.2023
Wisconsin-Indiana recap, where the program is and its future, your Twitter questions
Wisconsin fell at Indiana on Saturday, losing in Bloomington for the first time since 2002. Zach and Jesse breakdown all that went wrong, including some inexplicable mistakes down the stretch. They also hit on some big picture questions about the...
11.01.2023
Getting ready for Indiana, Braelon Allen's future, young guys that could potentially play,
Wisconsin is getting ready for its first trip to Indiana since 2017. Zach and Jesse talk about the potential replacements for Braelon Allen, whether Allen has done enough to leave for the NFL after this year, young players that could...
10.29.2023
Wisconsin-Ohio State recap, Badgers progress from last year (?), Braelon Allen injury
Wisconsin fell to Ohio State for a 10th straight time. Zach and Jesse recap the game, discuss whether the Badgers are closer to the Buckeyes as a program since last year, the injury to Braelon Allen, the play of the...
10.25.2023
Stories from Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, Will Pauling emerging
Wisconsin is getting set to host No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. The guys talk about Jesse's piece on Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, the emergence of Will Pauling as the team's No....
10.22.2023
Wisconsin-Illinois recap, Braelon Allen doesn't forget, Big Guy TD
Wisconsin roared back from 14 down in the fourth quarter to beat Illinois on Saturday. Zach and Jesse talk about the remarkable turnaround down the stretch, Braelon Allen getting a measure of revenge, WR Nolan Rucci, Braedyn Locke's first start,...
10.18.2023
Braedyn Locke is QB1, Illinois game is personal, Saturday is a fork in the road for the season
Braedyn Locke met with reporters for the first time since being named the starting quarterback. Zach and Jesse discuss what he had to say. They also get into what the players were saying about last year's Illinois game and its...
10.16.2023
Tanner Mordecai has a broken hand, did we underestimate the challenge Luke Fickell walked into and more
Wisconsin fell to Iowa on Saturday and lost quarterback Tanner Mordecai. Zach and Jesse talk about the impact of the senior QB's broken hand, his replacement in Braedyn Locke, whether we underestimated the challenge Luke Fickell walked into, where the...
10.11.2023
Deacon Hill comes to Madison, stopping Iowa, best rivalry moments
It's rivalry week for the Badgers. They will host Iowa as the two play for the Heartland Trophy. Zach and Jesse talk about former Wisconsin quarterback Deacon Hill returning to Madison as Iowa's starting quarterback, how the Badgers need to...
10.09.2023
Wisconsin-Rutgers recap, Ricardo Hallman delivers, Tanner Mordecai mobility, defense stops the run
Wisconsin earned a 24-13 win over Rutgers. Zach and Jesse talk about the play of the game from Ricardo Hallman, the Badgers defense stuffing the run, Tanner Mordecai using his legs to beat defenses, Jackson Acker's debut as Chez Mellusi's...
10.02.2023
B1G West is not good, Braelon Allen's workload, Renfro's return, Njongmeta not playing
Wisconsin is back from its bye week. Zach and Jesse discuss the weekend that was in the Big Ten West, what Luke Fickell had to say about Braelon Allen's role now that Chez Mellusi is out, if Jake Renfro could...
09.26.2023
Wisconsin on Peacock, Chez Mellusi back in '24, grading the Badgers through 4 games
It's the bye week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Wisconsin's game against Rutgers being on Peacock, the chances Chez Mellusi returns in 2024, Nathanial Vakos being on pace to set some records and they grade the team...
09.23.2023
Wisconsin-Purdue recap, Chez Mellusi's injury, concerns on defense
Wisconsin opened Big Ten play with a 38-17 win over Purdue. Zach and Jesse talk about the devastating loss of Chez Mellusi, the Badgers starting fast, Tanner Mordecai beating the Boilermakers with his feet, the issues in stopping the run...
09.20.2023
The Camp: Wisconsin's biggest questions, getting all the WRs involved, Badgers heading to Purdue
The Badgers will open Big Ten play on Friday at Purdue. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing the team, the struggle to get all the offensive weapons involved and the energy inside the program. Will the offense ever be...
09.17.2023
The Camp: Wisconsin-Georgia Southern recap, Braelon Allen, Badgers defense, Hunter Wohler
Wisconsin bounced back with a 35-14 win over Georgia Southern, but things aren't all sunshine and rainbows. Zach and Jesse talk about another slow start, another strong third quarter, Braelon Allen's tough week, the consistent excellence of Hunter Wohler, whether...
09.13.2023
The Camp: Braelon Allen's workload, is the offense close to clicking, how good is Washington State
The Badgers are getting ready for Georgia Southern. Zach and Jesse discuss what Braelon Allen had to say about his lack of carries against Washington State, how far away the offense is from clicking, putting Tanner Mordecai’s turnovers into context,...
09.11.2023
The Camp: Wisconsin falls at Washington State, Tanner Mordecai, Badgers defense
Wisconsin went on the road and fell at Washington State. Zach and Jesse talk about the slow start on both sides, the comeback, Tanner Mordecai gets the passing game going and they answer your Twitter questions. Wisconsin’s defense struggles early...
09.05.2023
The Camp: September 5, 2023
Wisconsin hits the road to face Washington State. Zach and Jesse discuss the Badgers memories from last year's loss, the challenge of defending quarterback Cam Ward, the #Badgers intense focus on finishing games and more. Last year’s game on Wisconsin’s mind...
09.03.2023
The Camp: Sept. 3, 2023
Wisconsin took its season opener 38-17 over Buffalo. Zach and Jesse talk about the 'one-one punch' of Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi, the up-and-down debut for Tanner Mordecai, the #Badgers defense showing flashes but plenty of work to do and...
08.29.2023
The Camp: August 29, 2023
Wisconsin has set its depth chart for the first week. Zach and Jesse talk about all the transfers in the two-deep, Bryson Green with the starting unit, potential concerns at tight end and how many points will the #Badgers score...

What's The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast about?

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The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast episodes:

Badgers done in transfer portal (?), Luke Fickell in Year 2, Wisconsin in the SP+ rankings

Breaking down the depth chart after spring

Biggest storylines, surprises and questions coming out of spring ball

Spring "game" recap, transfer portal, NFL draft

Latest on the QB battle, pass rush showing promise, NFL Draft over/under

Transfer OL commits, Tyler Van Dyke puts together best day of spring

Transfer portal in full swing, DL depth, QB competition, movement in the CB group

Nick Evers in the portal, Chez Mellusi leading the RBs, the dynamic Trech Kekahuna

Aaron Witt's journey back, thoughts on practice No. 5, the spring transfer portal

Is there actually a QB competition, a new defensive look, how the transfer players are fitting in

Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke sharing reps, new faces on defense, two de-commits

Wisconsin OC Phil Longo joins the show

Luke Fickell's 'humbling' first season at Wisconsin, efforts to adjust in Year 2

Samuel Lateju commits, NFL combine recap, top coaches in college football

What would progress look like in 2024, Wisconsin's low over/under win total, no rules for NIL

Casey Rabach is a true Badger, year No. 2 for Phil Longo's offense, defensive recruiting targets

New assistants meet the media, Luke Fickell updates, $$$ spent on official visit weekends

Where Wisconsin stands in Owen Strebig's recruitment, biggest storylines when spring ball starts

OL coach Jack Bicknell is out, transfer portal additions and losses

Wisconsin-LSU recap, Badgers offseason questions

Phil Longo and Mike Tressel speak, Badgers land transfer linebacker

Bowl game fill-ins, looking ahead to next season, addition of Jahsiah Galvan

Luke Fickell talks transfers (kind of), bowl replacements, Signing Day preview

Transfer portal in full swing, Badgers checking out QBs, a potential big piece to close 2024 class

NIL agents, players transferring out, NFL decisions and the ReliaQuest Bowl

Wisconsin-Minnesota recap, Badgers response in final 2 weeks, Braelon Allen's future

Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, injury updates, player accountability, Week 13 picks

Wisconsin-Nebraska recap, gutsy effort from Braelon Allen, Badgers are bowl eligible

Luke Fickell going through it, an airing of grievances in a team meeting and Michael Roeske commits

Badgers hit a new low, Hunter Wohler says this isn't what he came to Wisconsin for, your Twitter questions

Luke Fickell reflects, potential changes on offense, Trech Kekahuna, bowl possibilities

Wisconsin-Indiana recap, where the program is and its future, your Twitter questions

Getting ready for Indiana, Braelon Allen's future, young guys that could potentially play,

Wisconsin-Ohio State recap, Badgers progress from last year (?), Braelon Allen injury

Stories from Luke Fickell's time as a player, the challenge of facing Ohio State, Will Pauling emerging

Wisconsin-Illinois recap, Braelon Allen doesn't forget, Big Guy TD

Braedyn Locke is QB1, Illinois game is personal, Saturday is a fork in the road for the season

Tanner Mordecai has a broken hand, did we underestimate the challenge Luke Fickell walked into and more

Deacon Hill comes to Madison, stopping Iowa, best rivalry moments

Wisconsin-Rutgers recap, Ricardo Hallman delivers, Tanner Mordecai mobility, defense stops the run

B1G West is not good, Braelon Allen's workload, Renfro's return, Njongmeta not playing

Wisconsin on Peacock, Chez Mellusi back in '24, grading the Badgers through 4 games

Wisconsin-Purdue recap, Chez Mellusi's injury, concerns on defense

The Camp: Wisconsin's biggest questions, getting all the WRs involved, Badgers heading to Purdue

The Camp: Wisconsin-Georgia Southern recap, Braelon Allen, Badgers defense, Hunter Wohler

The Camp: Braelon Allen's workload, is the offense close to clicking, how good is Washington State

The Camp: Wisconsin falls at Washington State, Tanner Mordecai, Badgers defense

The Camp: September 5, 2023

The Camp: Sept. 3, 2023

The Camp: August 29, 2023