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. 20h ago

    Mason Posa & Cooper Catalano: Inside the USC Win | The Jump Around: Roommates Edition Ep. 3

    Wisconsin dominated USC 24-7 and held the Trojans to NEGATIVE 17 rushing yards—but can the Badgers bring that same physicality to Iowa? Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano take you inside the win and explain why the rivalry matchup is a “culture war.” Host Riley Jauch is back with Wisconsin Badgers linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano for Episode 3 of The Jump Around: Roommates Edition. The roommates break down Wisconsin’s defensive domination against No. 16 USC, the response to the UCLA loss, and preparations for a physical showdown at Kinnick Stadium. Was this Luke Fickell’s biggest win at Wisconsin? What does returning to the Top 25 mean to the players? And how much grief did Brady Collins get for his sideline penalty? Plus, Mason and Cooper share stories from the Camp Randall field storm, talk Cooper’s Brewers fandom, debate Mason’s signature celebration, and explain their linebacker responsibilities. They also answer fan questions about Wisconsin winters, making the jump to Big Ten football, and what young linebackers should prioritize.

  2. 1d ago

    Extra: Wisconsin Football Just Shocked the Big Ten… But There’s a Catch

    Wisconsin football just delivered its biggest win of the Luke Fickell era — and the Badgers may have found a formula to keep winning. Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin’s stunning 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC, breaking down how the Badgers’ defense dominated one of college football’s most dangerous offenses to move Wisconsin to 5–2 overall and 3–1 in Big Ten play. The Badgers sacked USC quarterback Jayden Maiava five times, intercepted two passes and held the Trojans to just seven points. After the frustration of the UCLA loss, Wisconsin responded with a statement performance that has Jim and Riley wondering just how far this defense can carry the team. But there’s still a major concern: the offense. Colton Joseph completed 12 of 14 passes against USC, but finished with only 58 passing yards. The guys debate whether Wisconsin can continue winning with a run-heavy approach, why the Badgers need more explosive plays through the air, and what the offense must improve before the tougher games ahead. With Iowa up next and Minnesota still on the schedule, could Wisconsin actually win out? Or will the lack of a consistent passing attack eventually catch up with the Badgers? In this episode of The Jump Around Extra: Wisconsin’s 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC Why the Badgers’ defense could be one of the best in the country Is this Luke Fickell’s best win at Wisconsin? Colton Joseph’s passing numbers and the need for more explosive plays How Wisconsin’s running game helped control USC Why complementary football could be the Badgers’ winning formula Can Wisconsin beat Iowa and Minnesota with defense leading the way? Could the Badgers win out and finish the season with a statement? Watch Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down the latest Wisconsin Badgers football storylines on The Jump Around Extra, from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee. Subscribe for more Badgers football reaction, Big Ten analysis, interviews and Wisconsin sports discussion.

  3. 6d ago

    Ep. 109: Wisconsin vs. USC: Can the Badgers Fix Their Offense? + Alex Erickson Joins!

    Wisconsin football needs a response. After a frustrating 17–7 loss to UCLA, the Badgers return to Camp Randall to take on USC with major questions surrounding Luke Fickell, Colton Joseph, and the offense. Can Wisconsin get its offense back on track against USC? Will Colton Joseph and the passing game create a spark, or could another offensive struggle lead to changes? Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Alex Erickson joins The Jump Around to discuss the 2026 team, what he has seen from the receiving corps, and what he would critique about the offense. 🏈 ON THIS EPISODE OF THE JUMP AROUND: Wisconsin vs. USC: What do the Badgers need to show after the UCLA loss? Offensive Awakening? Can Colton Joseph and the passing game take advantage of an opportunity against USC? Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Football: What does the program need to show to rebuild fan confidence? Alex Erickson Joins the Show: The former Badgers wide receiver evaluates Wisconsin's receivers and offense. The Golden Ticket Idea: Could Wisconsin create a ticket for any UW athletics event to help fund NIL? Superlatives: Who is most likely to match Erickson's career-best 160 receiving yards, return a punt for a touchdown, or break out a home-run celebration? The Jump Around is your home for Wisconsin Badgers football, basketball, recruiting, and everything happening across UW athletics. 📺 Watch live on the ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels.

  4. Oct 19

    Extra: Wisconsin Football Has a BIG Problem… and UCLA Exposed It

    Wisconsin football’s loss to UCLA raises some BIG questions. Was it the questionable officiating, Colton Joseph’s struggles throwing the football, Luke Fickell’s in-game decisions — or a bigger problem with the Badgers’ offense? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down Wisconsin’s frustrating loss to UCLA on The Jump Around Extra. While the Badgers had legitimate reasons to be upset with several penalty calls, the guys explain why Wisconsin still didn’t do enough to win the game. The discussion covers Colton Joseph’s passing struggles, the lack of a consistent running game, Wisconsin’s missed opportunities on fourth down, and the coaching decisions that may have cost the Badgers a chance to get back into the game. They also examine the defense’s struggles getting off the field on third down and what the loss means for Luke Fickell and the rest of the season. With tough matchups ahead, the big question is whether Wisconsin football is making enough progress — and whether the offense can improve enough to compete consistently in the Big Ten. In this episode: Why Wisconsin lost to UCLA despite questionable officiating Is Colton Joseph’s passing becoming a major concern? Why the Badgers can’t establish a consistent running game Did Luke Fickell make the right fourth-down decisions? Wisconsin’s missed opportunities and costly sacks Why the defense struggled to get off the field on third down Are the Badgers making enough progress under Fickell? What the UCLA loss means for the rest of Wisconsin’s season Join Jim and Riley for honest Wisconsin Badgers football analysis, postgame reaction and debate on The Jump Around Extra. Subscribe for more Wisconsin football coverage, Badgers analysis, interviews and discussion from ESPN Madison.

  5. Oct 15

    Ep. 108: Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Could a Win Put the Badgers in CFP Conversation? + Darrell Bevell Joins!

    Can Wisconsin football pull off a massive upset at No. 12 UCLA—and put the Badgers into the College Football Playoff conversation? Wisconsin heads to Pasadena to face an undefeated UCLA team with a major question at quarterback. The Badgers have an opportunity to win their fifth straight game and improve to 3–0 in Big Ten play. But what would a victory really mean for Luke Fickell and Wisconsin football? On this episode of The Jump Around, we break down the Wisconsin vs. UCLA matchup, debate the Badgers' chances of making a bigger statement, and discuss how close Wisconsin could be to the College Football Playoff conversation. 🏈 Wisconsin vs. UCLA Preview - What would a win over No. 12 UCLA mean for Wisconsin? - Can the Badgers extend their winning streak to five games? - Can Wisconsin reach 3–0 in Big Ten play? - Wayne Knight vs. the Wisconsin run defense: who has the advantage? 🔥 Could Wisconsin Make a College Football Playoff Push? - Barry Alvarez believes a win could put Wisconsin into the top-12-to-14 conversation - How close are the Badgers to becoming a fringe CFP contender? - Could Wisconsin compete for the Big Ten title? 🎙️ Darrell Bevell Joins The Jump Around - The former Wisconsin quarterback reflects on his time with the Badgers - Winning the Rose Bowl and being coached by Barry Alvarez - His lasting connection to Wisconsin and the program - Coaching perspective ahead of Wisconsin's matchup with UCLA 🏆 This Week's Superlatives - Who is most likely to score a special-teams touchdown? - Who could force a fumble near the sideline? - Who is most likely to make a game-winning play on a two-point attempt? Subscribe to The Jump Around for Wisconsin Badgers football, Big Ten coverage, game previews, postgame reactions, recruiting, interviews, and more from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

  6. Oct 8

    Ep. 107: Wisconsin Football Is Finally Rolling… Can the Badgers Keep It Going? + Rob Havenstein Joins!

    Wisconsin football is riding its first four-game winning streak of the Luke Fickell era. Can the Badgers keep it going? Coming off a dominant 31–3 win over Michigan State, Wisconsin enters the heart of its Big Ten schedule with plenty of momentum. On this episode of The Jump Around, we recap the Badgers' latest win and discuss what Wisconsin needs to continue building on as the second half of the season approaches. On this episode: 🏈 Building on the Bye Week What did Wisconsin's 31–3 win over Michigan State tell us? The Badgers' first four-game winning streak of the Luke Fickell era What has improved for Wisconsin? What still needs to improve? Can the Badgers carry their momentum into the heart of the Big Ten schedule? 🔥 Week 6 Superlatives Who is most likely to earn First-Team All-Big Ten honors? Who has been Wisconsin's most important player? Who is the biggest stock riser heading into the second half? Who is the most surprising team in the Big Ten? Who is most likely to win the national championship? 🏀 Greg Gard & Wisconsin Basketball Greg Gard discusses Wisconsin being picked 11th in the Big Ten preseason poll How difficult is it to rank teams after so much roster turnover? Riley shares his thoughts after attending media day 🏈 Rob Havenstein Joins The Jump Around The former Wisconsin All-American and Super Bowl champion joins the show His thoughts on the 2026 Badgers How does he feel about Wisconsin's offensive line? Does he trust the Badgers' offense to keep building momentum? Subscribe to The Jump Around for Wisconsin Badgers football, Wisconsin basketball, Big Ten coverage, interviews, recruiting, game reactions and more from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

  7. Oct 5

    Extra: Wisconsin Football Is Entering a NEW ERA… Are You In?

    Wisconsin football is starting to feel different. Are Badgers fans ready to jump back in? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch discuss the excitement surrounding Wisconsin football after its recent run of success and whether the Badgers are entering a new era of Wisconsin football. Riley believes now is the time for Wisconsin fans to jump back in, especially with the Badgers showing they have what it takes to compete and with massive opportunities against UCLA and USC still ahead. He also wants Camp Randall packed when USC comes to Madison in what could be a ranked matchup. The guys also look ahead to what's next for Wisconsin, including the bye week, getting healthy, improving the running game and giving young players more opportunities. In this segment: 🦡 Is Wisconsin football entering a new era? 🔥 Why Riley thinks Badgers fans should jump back in 🏟️ Why Wisconsin needs Camp Randall packed for USC 📈 What the Badgers need to improve during the bye week 🏃 Why fixing the running game remains a priority 💪 Getting healthy before the next stretch of the season 🌟 Why the guys are more excited about Wisconsin football than they have been in a long time 🏆 Can the Badgers continue building toward the “glory days”? The Badgers have already changed the conversation. Now comes the chance to prove this is more than just a hot streak. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football reactions, analysis, interviews and debate from The Jump Around.

  8. Oct 1

    Ep. 106: Wisconsin Beat Penn State: Moment or MOVEMENT? + Matt Lepay & Jack Cichy Joins!

    Wisconsin shocked No. 13 Penn State 24–20 in Happy Valley. But was it just a moment—or the beginning of a movement? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge, Riley Jauch, and Matt Lepay react to Wisconsin's massive upset at Penn State and debate whether the Badgers have finally taken a meaningful step forward under Luke Fickell. The Badgers are now 3–1, and the energy around the program is higher than it has been during the Fickell era. But can Wisconsin build on the Penn State win, or will it ultimately become the peak moment of the 2026 season? On this episode: 🏈 Moment or Movement? Was the Penn State win a true turning point? Did Wisconsin take a legitimate step forward? Can the Badgers sustain the momentum from Happy Valley? Is Penn State the beginning of something bigger—or the peak of the season? 🎙️ Matt Lepay Returns The Wisconsin Hall of Famer and voice of the Badgers returns His biggest takeaways from the first month of the season What happened during Wisconsin's 24–20 win at Penn State What does Wisconsin need to accomplish in October? 🔥 Jack Cichy Joins The Jump Around What "3-Sack Jack" has been up to His thoughts on the 2026 Badgers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano: Is Wisconsin's next great linebacker duo already here? What Cichy sees from the current Wisconsin defense 🏆 Week 5 Superlatives Who will force multiple turnovers against Michigan State? Who is most likely to help Wisconsin clinch a shutout? Who will have a "3-Sack Jack" type of performance? Subscribe to The Jump Around for Wisconsin Badgers football, Big Ten coverage, interviews, game reactions, recruiting, and more from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.

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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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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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