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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. 29 ENE

    Ep. 71 - Wisconsin’s 2026 Football Schedule Is OUT — Are The Badgers An 8-Win Team?!

    The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 football schedule is officially here, and it raises a big question — is this finally the year Wisconsin takes a real step forward? On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we break down every game on the Badgers’ schedule, debate whether this is the easiest path to 8 wins in years, and discuss what it all means for Luke Fickell and the program moving forward. 🔹 Full 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule Breakdown 🔹 Is this an 8-win team… or are expectations too high? 🔹 Badgers basketball rallies from 20 down vs Minnesota — encouraging sign or red flag? 🔹 Six Badgers shine in Senior Bowl showcase games — who has the best NFL future? 🔹 JJ Watt weighs in on Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub 🔹 Twitter Portal chaos: Notre Dame fans, Minnesota slander & more 📍 LIVE on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee 👍 Like, subscribe, and comment — do YOU see 8 wins on this schedule?

    37 min

  2. 22 ENE

    Ep. 70 - Luke Fickell BREAKS DOWN Wisconsin Badgers NIL, Recruiting & the Portal | Full Reaction

    Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell joined Wilde & Tausch this morning — and The Jump Around is spending the entire show reacting to his most revealing comments yet. -Jim, Pablo, and Riley break down Fickell’s candid thoughts on: -Wisconsin’s aggressive but disciplined transfer portal approach -Why he never wants NIL to just be about money -Agents setting “markets” that may not be real -Why this era has no rules and demands constant adaptability -Building culture through honesty, relationships, and trust -Why Indiana’s title run matters — and why talent alone isn’t everything -His belief that college football is the greatest team sport known to man -What Colton Joseph and Wisconsin’s recruiting strategy say about the future -Why this is now a “grown man’s league” If you want the full context behind Wisconsin’s offseason mindset — straight from Fickell himself — this is a must-watch breakdown for Badgers fans. 🔴 LIVE on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels 🦡 The Jump Around — Wisconsin’s Badgers-dedicated show

    35 min

  3. 15 ENE

    Ep. 69 - ARE WE BACK? Badgers Basketball Surges, Luke Fickell vs Curt Cignetti, & Freddie Owens Joins!

    Momentum is finally building in Madison — and The Jump Around breaks it all down. On today’s episode of Wisconsin’s Badgers-dedicated show, we ask the big question: are the Badgers actually back? After a stunning turnaround on the hardwood and renewed frustration on the football side, there’s plenty to unpack. 🏀 Wisconsin Basketball: Are We Back? Three straight wins following the Purdue blowout Victories over UCLA, #2 Michigan, and Minnesota John Blackwell’s buzzer-beater — signature moment or turning point? What actually changed during this stretch? 🏈 Wisconsin vs Indiana Football Indiana Hoosiers playing for a national title sparks debate Is Curt Cignetti’s model repeatable? Should Wisconsin Badgers follow a similar blueprint? 👀 Watchability Meter Rutgers @ Penn State USC Which games are worth circling on the calendar? 🎥 Clip of the Week **Barry Alvarez’s National Championship preview Predictions for Monday night 🐦 Twitter Portal Chaos Blackwell’s buzzer-beater comparisons Healing signs for humanity How do you feel about the Badgers’ loss to Indiana now? 🎙 Special Guest: Freddie Owens 3× Big Ten Champion at Wisconsin Hit the iconic Sweet 16-clinching three vs Tulsa Former coach at Holy Cross, Montana, & UW-Green Bay Author of Echoes of Stark Park (releasing February)

    49 min

  4. 9 ENE

    Ep. 68 - Does Wisconsin’s Portal Class Make You Believe In The Badgers Again? 👀 | Mason Posa Joins!

    Wisconsin is making serious noise in the transfer portal, and one of the Badgers’ rising stars believes it’s only the beginning 👀 🏈 Star LB Mason Posa joins The Jump Around and delivers a powerful message to players considering Wisconsin Badgers — including why this roster can compete for the College Football Playoff. We also break down: 🔁 Wisconsin’s HOT start in the transfer portal (21 incoming transfers) ⭐ Big-name additions like QB Colton Joseph, RB Abu Sama III, and CB Bryce West 🤔 Is Badgers basketball still #InGardWeTrust? 🎙️ Kelly Sheffield’s blunt comments on transfers & agents 🐦 Twitter Portal reactions you have to hear 📌 Mason Posa accolades: 2025 Freshman All-American 2025 All-Big Ten Third Team ⬇️ Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ Does this portal class make you believe in Wisconsin football again… or do you need to see it on the field first? 🔴⚪️ New episodes of The Jump Around stream live on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels every Thursday at 12:30!

    1 h y 23 min

  5. 9 ENE

    EXTRA: Badgers Are HEATING UP in the Portal: Wisconsin's Class Cracks Top-8, More Additions & What It Means

    Wisconsin’s transfer portal run keeps rolling, and The Jump Around is here to break it all down. The Badgers now sit with the No. 8 transfer portal class in the country (per 247Sports) after adding even more talent, including offensive lineman Blake Cherry from Arkansas and cornerback Bryce West from Ohio State. On this episode, Jim, Pablo, & Riley dive into: 🔄 Wisconsin’s explosive start in the transfer portal 📈 Moving into the top-8 nationally in portal rankings 🧱 Blake Cherry (Arkansas) and how he fits into the Badgers’ offensive line rebuild 🛡 Bryce West (Ohio State) and what he brings to a retooled secondary 🏈 Previously added portal standouts: QB Colton Joseph (Old Dominion) RB Abu Sama III (Iowa State) WR Shamar Rigby (Oklahoma State) 🧠 What this portal approach says about Wisconsin’s offseason philosophy Is this the most aggressive portal stretch in Wisconsin football history? Are the Badgers finally adapting to the modern era of roster building? 📺 Watch now on ESPN Madison’s YouTube channel 💬 Drop your grade for Wisconsin’s portal class in the comments 👍 Like, subscribe, and follow for more Badgers football breakdowns

    19 min

  6. 19/12/2025

    EXTRA - Final Four Volleyball Preview! Wisconsin vs Kentucky Breakdown + Lauren Carlini Joins!

    It’s Final Four night in Kansas City, and The Jump Around Extra is here with a full-throttle Wisconsin Volleyball preview ahead of the Badgers’ NCAA Semifinal showdown vs. Kentucky! Hosted by Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch, this volleyball-only special dives into every storyline, every matchup, and every high-stakes moment as Wisconsin chases another national title. We’re joined throughout the show by the voices of Wisconsin Volleyball: 🎙 Jesse Nelson — studio anchor, Wisconsin Volleyball Radio Network 🎙 Jon Arias — play-by-play broadcaster for Wisconsin Volleyball Radio 🎙 Pete Waite — former Wisconsin head coach & analyst Plus, a pre-recorded exclusive interview with: 🏐 Lauren Carlini, Wisconsin volleyball legend, Olympic medalist, pro setter & current UW assistant coach What we’re breaking down: 🔥 How Wisconsin matches up with Kentucky’s offense and serving pressure 🧠 Key adjustments entering the NCAA Semifinals 💣 Postseason mindset — “win or go home” energy 🏆 What it takes to get back to a national championship match ⭐ X-factors, matchups, serving targets & momentum players 🐦 Your live reactions, predictions & fan hype This show is for Badgers Volleyball fans, NCAA tournament junkies, and anyone looking for expert breakdowns before first serve. 📺 Watch live on ESPN Madison YouTube channel 💬 Tell us in the comments — are the Badgers winning tonight? 👍 Like & subscribe for more Wisconsin volleyball tournament coverage

    45 min

  7. 18/12/2025

    Ep. 67 - Wisconsin Goes BIG in NIL: Badger Athlete Partners Launch + Devyn Robinson Joins!

    A massive day of Wisconsin news on The Jump Around, and we’ve got a loaded show — including 2021 National Champion and Badgers volleyball star Devyn Robinson LIVE at 1 PM, plus an exclusive interview with Social House Vodka following their new partnership with Wisconsin Athletics. We kick things off at 12:30 PM with the biggest headline of the day: 💰 Wisconsin’s New NIL Department: Badger Athlete Partners Wisconsin officially launches Badger Athlete Partners, a full-service NIL agency under Learfield — built to: Retain top talent Compete in the transfer portal Connect athletes with corporate sponsors Add five full-time hires, making UW one of the largest NIL departments nationally Support football roster-building without endlessly hitting donors Is this a game-changer for Wisconsin? Is it too little too late? Can the Badgers finally compete in NIL recruiting? 🎥 Clip of the Week — CFP Debate Barry Alvarez says James Madison & Tulane in the CFP is GOOD for college football. Do you agree — or are you Team Tarek? We give our predictions for the College Football Playoff field. 🐦 Twitter Portal Penn State QB Beau Pribula hits the portal — should Wisconsin go after him? Nebraska Volleyball LOST 😂 Who has the most insufferable fanbase in college sports? Is the UW marching band actually cool? 🏐 Devyn Robinson LIVE at 1 PM! The reigning MVP joins us to talk: What it takes to reach this point in the NCAA Tournament Her best memories from the 2021 National Championship team Preparing for another deep run Locker-room culture & big-moment mentality 🍸 Social House Vodka x Wisconsin Athletics We close with a special interview with Cary Joshi of Social House Vodka, fresh off partnering with the Varsity Collective and Wisconsin Athletics.

    41 min

  8. 18/12/2025

    EXTRA - Inside Wisconsin Wrestling: Chris Bono Talks Program Growth, Recruiting Wisconsin & NIL Challenges

    Wisconsin Badgers head wrestling coach Chris Bono joins Riley Jauch and The Jump Around Extra for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of Wisconsin Wrestling, the challenges of the NIL and transfer portal era, and what it takes to build a sustainable championship culture in the Big Ten. Coach Bono discusses: Wisconsin’s 5–0 start and goals heading into Big Ten play How the Badgers can close the gap on Penn State, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska Why development, not the portal, remains the foundation of the program The importance of All-Americans and national champions in March How Wisconsin measures progress beyond dual-meet wins The rapid growth of wrestling nationally and in the state of Wisconsin The future of women’s wrestling and why the sport is at an all-time high Bono also opens up about: The difficulty of adversity as a coach vs. athlete Building lifelong relationships with his wrestlers Maintaining roster continuity in the NIL + transfer portal era Recruiting and retaining Wisconsin in-state talent The culture of hustle, effort, accountability, and commitment inside the room Plus, Coach Bono explains why fans should make it a priority to pack the UW Field House, what makes this team especially entertaining to watch, and his vision for taking Wisconsin Wrestling events across the state. This is a must-watch conversation for Badgers fans, wrestling fans, and anyone interested in how college athletics is evolving.

    26 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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    ESPN Wisconsin
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    ESPN Madison
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    75
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