The Jump Around

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It's the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.

  1. hace 5 d

    Ep. 91 BOLD Badgers Predictions -- Is Wisconsin Primed For A HUGE Season?? + Jake Kocorowski Joins!

    Can Wisconsin football exceed expectations in 2026? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Phil Steele’s latest preseason preview and discuss why he believes the Badgers are poised for a major improvement this season. From projected offensive production to quarterback Colton Joseph’s outlook, we break down whether Wisconsin fans should share that optimism. In this episode: Phil Steele’s predictions for Wisconsin football Whether averaging around 27 points per game would be enough for the Badgers If Wisconsin’s success would come from internal growth or a favorable schedule Our top instant-impact players for the 2026 season The importance of transfers and first-year contributors in today’s college football landscape Bradie Ewing’s role in reconnecting Wisconsin football alumni with the program Twitter Portal featuring the latest Badgers and college football conversations Jake Kocorowski joins the show to share his insights on Wisconsin football and react to Phil Steele’s projections If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan looking for football analysis, recruiting discussion, transfer portal talk, and Big Ten coverage, subscribe for more content from The Jump Around on ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

    50 min

  2. 17 jun

    Ep. 90 Wisconsin Recruiting Is SURGING… Should Badger Fans Believe Again? | The Jump Around

    Wisconsin football is on a recruiting heater. The Badgers have added several key commitments to their 2027 recruiting class and now sit among the top-ranked classes in the country. Is this a sign that Luke Fickell's vision is finally taking shape, or are recruiting rankings less important in the transfer portal era? On this episode of The Jump Around with Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch, we discuss: • Whether the NCAA still has any real power in college athletics • The latest ruling involving college football eligibility and what it means for the future of the sport • Wisconsin's rapidly rising 2027 recruiting class • Why the Badgers now have 20 verbal commitments • What fans should know about the recruiting process • How much recruiting rankings actually matter in today's college football landscape • Whether Wisconsin can sustain success through high school recruiting • Does Caroline "KK" Harvey have the greatest athletic résumé in Wisconsin history? • Twitter Portal featuring the latest Wisconsin and college athletics reactions • Nick Osen of 247Sports joins the show to break down Wisconsin recruiting momentum and what it means for Luke Fickell's future Subscribe for Wisconsin Badgers football coverage, recruiting news, NIL updates, Big Ten analysis, basketball discussion, and weekly live shows from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

    51 min

  3. 4 jun

    Ep. 89 - Has Luke Fickell Actually Improved Wisconsin Football? 👀 + Brian Butch Joins!

    Has Luke Fickell actually improved Wisconsin football? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch examine the biggest question surrounding the Badgers heading into the 2026 season. Despite several difficult years for the program, Luke Fickell has brought in promising young talent, including Cooper Catalano, Mason Posa, and quarterback Colton Joseph. But has it been enough? Topics include: • Wisconsin hiring Morocco Brown as football general manager • Luke Fickell's best move since arriving in Madison • Are Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa Fickell's most important recruits? • Colton Joseph landing in ESPN's Top 100 newcomers rankings • Whether Joseph is the most impactful addition of the Fickell era • Is Fickell doing enough to promote Wisconsin football? • Comparing Luke Fickell's public presence to Paul Chryst and Bret Bielema • Recruiting momentum for the Badgers • Brian Butch joins the show to discuss Wisconsin basketball and the impact of the athletic department transition Subscribe for Wisconsin Badgers football, Wisconsin basketball, recruiting news, Big Ten analysis, NIL discussion, coaching insight, and weekly live shows from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

    1 h 9 min

  4. 28 may

    Ep. 88 Has Wisconsin Football Become IRRELEVANT?! 👀 | Badgers Debate Gets Real + Jim Polzin Joins!

    Is Wisconsin football becoming irrelevant in the modern college football landscape? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to anonymous Big Ten coaches taking shots at the Badgers and debate whether Wisconsin football is still viewed as a nationally relevant program. We discuss: Why many people seem down on Wisconsin football What the Badgers must do to become nationally relevant again Anonymous Big Ten coach comments about Wisconsin Colton Joseph being ranked in Tier 15 of ESPN’s FBS quarterback rankings Whether Joseph can fix Wisconsin’s offense What Wisconsin’s record could look like if Joseph starts every game Joel Klatt saying the current college football model is “unsustainable” NIL, revenue sharing, and the future of college football Twitter Portal reactions to the latest Wisconsin & college football takes Jim Polzin joins the show to discuss the Wisconsin athletic director search and the state of the Badgers If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this episode is packed with football debate, recruiting discussion, quarterback talk, NIL conversation, Big Ten analysis, and everything surrounding the future of UW athletics. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage, basketball analysis, recruiting updates, CFP discussion, NIL news, and live shows from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.

    59 min

  5. 21 may

    Ep. 87: 24-Team CFP?! Would Wisconsin FINALLY Have a Shot at a National Title? + LaMar Campbell joins!

    Could Wisconsin football have won a national championship in an expanded College Football Playoff? On this episode of The Jump Around, we dive into the growing debate surrounding the future of the CFP as the Big Ten reportedly pushes for a 24-team playoff while the SEC prefers a 16-team format. What would expansion mean for the Wisconsin Badgers? Would it actually improve UW’s chances to compete for a national title? We discuss: 24-team CFP vs 16-team CFP Whether playoff expansion is GOOD or BAD for college football Which Wisconsin Badgers teams from the past could’ve made a title run The Wisconsin Athletics Mount Rushmore debate Is Barry Alvarez the most important figure in UW sports history? Reactions to Wilde & Tausch discussing Barry Alvarez’s role in the Wisconsin AD search Twitter Portal reactions to the latest Badgers & college football takes Former Wisconsin Badger LaMar “Soup” Campbell joins the show to discuss the Wisconsin athletic director search and the future of UW athletics If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, college football fan, or Big Ten fan, this episode is packed with debate, history, and discussion about where Wisconsin football is headed next. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage, basketball analysis, recruiting talk, NIL discussion, CFP debates, and live shows from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.

    59 min

  6. 14 may

    Ep. 86 Wisconsin AD Search HEATS UP! Did UW Pick the RIGHT Committee? + Evan Cohen joins!

    The future of Wisconsin athletics is officially in motion. The Wisconsin Badgers announced the nine-person committee tasked with selecting the university’s next athletic director — and the names are drawing major reactions. From Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard to former Badgers stars Michael Finley and Meghan Duggan, who will have the biggest influence on the future of UW athletics? On this episode of The Jump Around with Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch, we break down: Wisconsin’s newly announced AD search committee Which committee member matters most Whether Badger fans should trust this process What traits Wisconsin SHOULD prioritize in its next athletic director What the search says about the future of football and basketball at UW Evan Cohen joins the show to discuss the committee and search process Clip of the Week reactions Twitter Portal featuring the latest Wisconsin & college athletics takes If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this is a huge moment for the future of UW football, basketball, recruiting, NIL, and the direction of the athletic department. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, live debates, recruiting talk, football and basketball analysis, and daily content from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.

    35 min

  7. 7 may

    Ep. 85 Big Ten Power Rankings & AD Candidate Shawn Eichorst! + Rob Havenstein Joins!

    Are the Wisconsin Badgers being underrated heading into 2026? On this episode of The Jump Around, we break down where Wisconsin truly belongs in the Big Ten after being projected as low as #14 by major outlets. Is the national perception fair... or way off?? We also kick off our Athletic Director search series with a deep dive into Shawn Eichorst: the Wisconsin native and current Texas deputy AD with ties to Barry Alvarez. Plus: -Reacting to Tyrese Haliburton's comments about Donovan Davis and Wisconsin basketball in-state recruiting 👀 -24-team College Football Playoff debate 🔥 -Twitter Portal: Best Badgers takes of the week 🏈 SPECIAL GUEST: Former Wisconsin OL Rob Havenstein joins the show after retiring from an 11-year NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams, including a Super Bowl title. Havenstein reflects on his career, Wisconsin roots, and what’s next.

    1 h 6 min

  8. 30 abr

    Ep. 84 Wisconsin Football ROCK BOTTOM?! No NFL Draft Picks + Nyzier Fourqurean | The Jump Around

    For the first time since 1978, Wisconsin football had ZERO players drafted in the NFL Draft… 😳 Is this rock bottom for Wisconsin Badgers football under Luke Fickell — or is there reason for optimism? On this episode of The Jump Around, we break down: What the “no draft picks” reality means for the program Key takeaways from spring practice (including major OL improvement 👀) Why the defense may still lead the Badgers in 2026 Greg Gard’s thoughts on NCAA Tournament expansion PLUS: Exclusive interview with Nyzier Fourqurean — former Wisconsin CB and current Los Angeles Rams UDFA — on his journey, the NCAA situation, and what’s next! 📺 The Jump Around — your home for Wisconsin sports coverage on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee

    58 min
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It's the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.

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  • Canal
    ESPN Wisconsin
  • Creado por
    ESPN Madison
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    100
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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    © 2024, Good Karma Brands, LLC.
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    The Jump Around

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