The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Wisconsin has a new offensive line coach. Zach and Jesse discuss what Eric Mateos had to say when he met the media, including his assertion that he's never failed anywhere he's been. The guys also hit on the latest transfer portal news.

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The trickle of players entering the transfer portal continued Monday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest addition, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and its impact on Wisconsin's defense. They also hit on tight end Lance Mason's court case that could allow him to play in 2026 and the departure of Ethan Russo from the recruiting department.

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It was a busy Wednesday for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse are back to talk about the Badgers moving on from OL coach AJ Blazek, hiring former Arkansas OL coach Eric Mateos and wide receiver Trech Kekahuna is back in the transfer portal.

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It's transfer portal season for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss some of the guys leaving Wisconsin, while also getting into some potential quarterback targets. They also talk about Mason Posa earning All-Big Ten honors and the Pitt game for 2026 being canceled.

AJ Blazek was relieved of his duties as Wisconsin's OL coach. It happened after we got done recording (per usual) but Zach hits on it before the show begins. 

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It was National Signing Day on Wednesday and Wisconsin got signatures from 12 players, but it was the guy that didn't sign -- Amari Latimer -- that ended up stealing the headlines. Zach and Jesse discuss what happened there, and also talk about the guys that did sign. Then the focus turns to Luke Fickell's comments on investing and where the Badgers need to invest the most. They close with their Champ Week picks.

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The first National Signing Day is Wednesday. Zach and Jesse discuss what the 2026 class could look like with some late adds and potentially late losses. The guys also get into what the Badgers are getting in quarterback Ryan Hopkins. Then they hit on some transfer portal topics, including positions of need and guys Wisconsin would least like to lose.

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Wisconsin went on the road and fell 17-7 to Minnesota to end its season. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Gophers, including another anemic offensive performance. Then the guys get into what the offseason could hold for Luke Fickell and the Badgers.

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It's Axe week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like for Wisconsin in its trip to Minnesota. The guys also talk about some of their favorite memories from the rivalry, discuss Wisconsin and Under Armour extending their deal and then they make their Week 14 picks.

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Wisconsin beat its second ranked opponent in the last three weeks. Zach and Jesse discuss the win over Illinois, including a remarkable effort from the pass rush, especially Darryl Peterson, the offense gets an explosive play, Jeff Grimes ate Aaron Henry's lunch, Carter Smith did what he needed to and much more. The guys also answer your questions.

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Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards spoke for the first time since before his knee injury. Zach and Jesse discuss Edwards' season from hell, including the role a lack of communication has played in creating a narrative around his absence. The guys also talk about the latest guy to flip in the 2026 class, what success looks like against Illinois and they make their Week 13 picks.

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