It's ESPN Wisconsin's College Game Day postgame show brewed by Coors Light. The Wisconsin Badgers took their season best momentum after two ranked wins across three weeks into Minneapolis for a showdown with Minnesota and to bring Paul Bunyan's Axe back to Madison. Unfortunately, the Badgers couldn't survive the snow globe game and fell to Minnesota 17-7 for the fourth time in the last five years. Riley Jauch and Cory Sparks are live from Everlight Solar Studio in downtown Madison to give their instant reactions and analysis to the disappointing loss that ends the Badgers season with a 4-8 record. Riley and Cory give their Drive of the Game presented by Chalmers Jewelers, award helmet stickers to the top players of the season, and review what happened in 2025 and give a glimpse into 2026. Thanks for tuning in all season long to ESPN Wisconsin's College Gameday and we'll see in 2026!

It's ESPN Wisconsin's College Game Day postgame show brewed by Coors Light. The Wisconsin Badgers took their season best momentum after two ranked wins across three weeks into Minneapolis for a showdown with Minnesota and to bring Paul Bunyan's Axe back to Madison. Unfortunately, the Badgers couldn't survive the snow globe game and fell to Minnesota 17-7 for the fourth time in the last five years. Riley Jauch and Cory Sparks are live from Everlight Solar Studio in downtown Madison to give their instant reactions and analysis to the disappointing loss that ends the Badgers season with a 4-8 record. Riley and Cory give their Drive of the Game presented by Chalmers Jewelers, award helmet stickers to the top players of the season, and review what happened in 2025 and give a glimpse into 2026. Thanks for tuning in all season long to ESPN Wisconsin's College Gameday and we'll see in 2026!

It’s rivalry day. It’s the Battle for the AXE. And we’re LIVE.

Join Wisconsin College GameDay as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in one of college football’s oldest and most intense rivalries. We’re breaking down every storyline heading into kickoff — matchups, history, Big Ten implications, and what the Badgers must do to BRING THE AXE HOME.

🕒 LIVE START: 12:30 PM

📍 LIVE FROM: ESPN Madison’s Everlight Solar Studio

🔥 Today’s Show Includes:

Why this year’s Axe game carries major weight

Key matchups & players to watch

Rivalry history + recent series trends

Big Ten implications & postseason stakes

Bold score predictions

Live chat + fan reaction throughout the show

🎙️ Hosted by:

Jesse Nelson, Adam Mertz, and Brad Nortman — your Wisconsin College GameDay crew delivering expert insight and unrivaled Badger energy.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Badgers football coverage, live pregame shows, reaction streams, and exclusive interviews.

It’s rivalry day. It’s the Battle for the AXE. And we’re LIVE.

Join Wisconsin College GameDay as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers in one of college football’s oldest and most intense rivalries. We’re breaking down every storyline heading into kickoff — matchups, history, Big Ten implications, and what the Badgers must do to BRING THE AXE HOME.

🕒 LIVE START: 12:30 PM

📍 LIVE FROM: ESPN Madison’s Everlight Solar Studio

🔥 Today’s Show Includes:

Why this year’s Axe game carries major weight

Key matchups & players to watch

Rivalry history + recent series trends

Big Ten implications & postseason stakes

Bold score predictions

Live chat + fan reaction throughout the show

🎙️ Hosted by:

Jesse Nelson, Adam Mertz, and Brad Nortman — your Wisconsin College GameDay crew delivering expert insight and unrivaled Badger energy.

📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Badgers football coverage, live pregame shows, reaction streams, and exclusive interviews.

It's ESPN Wisconsin's College Game Day postgame show brewed by Coors Light. Camp Randall was rocking on Senior Night and the fans were not going to be denied on the field after Wisconsin upset #21 Illinois 27-10. The Badgers earning their second top 25 win this season and all in the last three weeks. This week Riley Jauch and Pablo Iglesias are live from Everlight Solar Studio in downtown Madison to give their instant reactions and analysis to the big win that has Wisconsin fans feeling optimistic heading into Axe Week with Minnesota for the regular season finale. Plus, Evan Cohen, co-host of UnSportsmanLike and Wisconsin alum, joins the show after attending the thrilling win at Camp Randall with his co-host and Illinois grad, Michelle Smallmon. In a season that looked dead, the Badgers have revived their pulse and are playing tough, nasty, and disciplines. With one final game remaining in Minneapolis against the Golden Gophers, will the Badgers bring Paul Bunyan's Axe to Madison?

It's ESPN Wisconsin's College Game Day postgame show brewed by Coors Light. Camp Randall was rocking on Senior Night and the fans were not going to be denied on the field after Wisconsin upset #21 Illinois 27-10. The Badgers earning their second top 25 win this season and all in the last three weeks. This week Riley Jauch and Pablo Iglesias are live from Everlight Solar Studio in downtown Madison to give their instant reactions and analysis to the big win that has Wisconsin fans feeling optimistic heading into Axe Week with Minnesota for the regular season finale. Plus, Evan Cohen, co-host of UnSportsmanLike and Wisconsin alum, joins the show after attending the thrilling win at Camp Randall with his co-host and Illinois grad, Michelle Smallmon. In a season that looked dead, the Badgers have revived their pulse and are playing tough, nasty, and disciplines. With one final game remaining in Minneapolis against the Golden Gophers, will the Badgers bring Paul Bunyan's Axe to Madison?

The Wisconsin Badgers host the #21-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini — and Wisconsin College Gameday brewed by Coors Light has you covered before kickoff!

Join Riley Jauch, Brad Nortman, and Adam Mertz as they preview the matchup, break down what Wisconsin must do to pull off the upset, and discuss the key storylines around Bret Bielema's return to Camp Randall against his former team.

🏈 Topics include:

Keys to upsetting #21 Illinois on Senior Day

Game Predictions for Badgers and Illini

A look at the recruiting after a couple of offensive linemen decommitted

Evan Cohen and Michelle Smallmon, co-hosts of UnSportsmanLike, join the show!

📺 Wisconsin College Gameday Pregame Show is presented by ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee — your home for all things Badgers football.

The Wisconsin Badgers host the #21-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini — and Wisconsin College Gameday brewed by Coors Light has you covered before kickoff!

Join Riley Jauch, Brad Nortman, and Adam Mertz as they preview the matchup, break down what Wisconsin must do to pull off the upset, and discuss the key storylines around Bret Bielema's return to Camp Randall against his former team.

🏈 Topics include:

Keys to upsetting #21 Illinois on Senior Day

Game Predictions for Badgers and Illini

A look at the recruiting after a couple of offensive linemen decommitted

Evan Cohen and Michelle Smallmon, co-hosts of UnSportsmanLike, join the show!

📺 Wisconsin College Gameday Pregame Show is presented by ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee — your home for all things Badgers football.

It's ESPN Wisconsin's College Game Day postgame show brewed by Coors Light. Riley Jauch and Cory Sparks break down their reaction and analysis to Wisconsin's 31-7 loss at #2 Indiana. The duo give their Chalmers Jewelers drive of the game and take phone calls from the fans, give their red hot, ice cold takes of the game, and gave helmet stickers to the top players of the game. With two games left in the season against Illinois and at Minnesota, can the Badgers find a way to get one or potentially two more wins?

It's ESPN Wisconsin's College Game Day postgame show brewed by Coors Light. A week after earning a big upset win over Washington, the Badgers traveled to Indiana to take on the #2 Hoosiers. Wisconsin had a solid effort in the first half, but Indiana was too much for this young team to handle as the Badgers fell 31-7. This week Riley Jauch and Cory Sparks are live from Pooley's to give their instant reactions and analysis to the loss that will likely keep Wisconsin out of bowl eligibility. They also cover what the offense looked like with freshman quarterback Carter Smith making his first official start. After two weeks where most of the production came from freshmen, how do you feel about the future for this team?