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Badgers freshman LB Cooper Catalano joins The Jump Around! He talks with Jim and Pablo about his experience under Luke Fickell, what keeps him motivated during a difficult season and much more!

Chris McIntosh, Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin, joins Wilde and Tausch following news that Luke Fickell will officially return as the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in 2026.

Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike, and noted UW-Madison alum, joins Jim, Matt & Molly to give his reaction to the news that Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh is keeping Luke Fickell for the rest of this season and 2026. Does this show a lack of commitment or a lack of funds for Wisconsin, and does this definitely mean that Fickell and Wisconsin will stick together after this season? Where does Evan see things going, and can we get some UW decision-makers to start treating their notable alums (and potential boosters) with a little more respect? They also discuss the possible outs still remaining for the Badgers and for Fickell, where things might go after this season if Wisconsin only ends up with two wins, and the notable names for a college football GM who could come in to actually bring a positive face to the tarnished brand of Wisconsin football!

NBC Sports' lead college football insider Nicole Auerbach joins The Jump Around! She gives her national perspective on the Badgers, speaks on the growing pains of Fickell’s first seasons, and how Wisconsin fits into the modern college football landscape.

The Border Battle between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The 11th ranked Badgers win in 4 sets over their heated rivals.

The 11th ranked Badgers travel to the Ohio State Buckeyes for an early morning match. Wisconsin bounces back after their Halloween lose to Nebraska, winning in 3 sets.

A spooky night at the UW Field House as the #11 Wisconsin Badgers host the #1 Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Badgers fall in 3 straight sets to Nebraska.

Former Badgers safety Collin Wilder joins The Jump Around! He shares his thoughts on the state of the program, why Wisconsin doesn't feel the same as it used to, legends about the creation of The Grit Factory, and much more!

The Badgers travel to Oregon and are challenged by the Ducks. Wisconsin wins it four sets 3-1.

The 12th ranked Wisconsin Badgers bounce back from a dissapointing lose to USC as they get a win over the Washington Huskies in four sets, 3-1.