Early 2026 Wisconsin Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Nick Osen to preview Wisconsin's 2026 season.

The guys discuss the pressure facing Luke Fickell as he looks to lead the Badgers back into Big Ten contention. They break down expectations for projected starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a productive dual-threat transfer from Old Dominion, and examine the key position groups that could determine Wisconsin's ceiling in 2026.

Can the Badgers take a step forward and re-emerge as a factor in the expanded Big Ten race?

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(0:00) Vibe in Madison
(2:17) Quarterbacks
(4:00) Running Backs
(6:00) Wide Receivers
(7:33) Offensive Line
(10:32) Defensive Improvements
(13:33) Defensive Line
(16:50) Secondary
(18:54) Schedule Breakdown

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