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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. 12/19/2025

    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

  2. 12/18/2025

    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

  3. 12/18/2025

    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

  4. 12/11/2025

    Ep. 66 - Wisconsin Football Makes First Big Offseason Move | Fickell Hires Eric Mateos & CFP Talk + Jim Polzin & Jon Arias Join!

    A massive week in Wisconsin sports means a loaded episode of The Jump Around. We kick things off with Clip of the Week, reacting to Tarek Saleh's claim that Tulane and JMU’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff is “ruining college football.” Do you agree? And if not Tulane or JMU—who should have made the CFP? Then, the Wisconsin Twitter Portal heats up with Luke Fickell making his first major offseason move: hiring offensive line coach Eric Mateos away from Arkansas while parting ways with AJ Blazek. Arkansas OL under Mateos (via PFSN College): ⭐ #1 in QB pressure rate allowed (69.9%) ⭐ #5 in yards before contact (2.7 YBC) ⭐ #2 in yards per attempt (6.2) ⭐ #2 overall OL grade (Wisconsin ranked 84th in 2025) Plus, Mateos reunites with OC Phil Grimes from their BYU and Baylor days. We also react to the latest Wisconsin departures: Cade Yacamelli, Joseph Smith Jr., Atticus Bertrams, Tackett Curtis, and most notably, Trech Kekahuna. How big of a deal are they—and how much should fans really care? At 12:45 PM, Jim Polzin of BadgerExtra joins to discuss: Wisconsin Football’s disappointing season Whether Luke Fickell will still be the coach in 2027 The early outlook for Wisconsin men’s basketball His reporting on UW’s response to abuse allegations against former WBB coach Marisa Mosely — and how the university could call her actions “heroic” At 1:00 PM, Jon Arias joins the show to talk Wisconsin Volleyball and Women’s Basketball: Badgers VB heading into the Sweet 16 / Elite Eight Whether a Final Four run would be a surprise How Wisconsin WBB earned a massive ranked win over #20 Michigan State Whether he’s a believer in Robin Pingeton and how her leadership differs from past approaches 📺 Watch live on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee’s YouTube Channels 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly Badgers talk and exclusive interviews.

    43 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    Ep. 65 - Wisconsin Badgers CLARITY After 4–8 Finish, Signing Day Outlook, & Brian Calhoun Joins

    The Wisconsin Badgers closed their season with a 17-7 loss to Minnesota, dropping the Axe for the fourth time in the last five meetings and finishing the year at 4-8, their worst record since 1995. With back-to-back losing seasons under Luke Fickell, fans are searching for answers. On this week’s edition of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge & Pablo Iglesias break down everything from the rivalry disappointment to what Wisconsin needs to fix heading into 2025. We cover: 🪓 Another Axe Game loss — What went wrong vs. Minnesota? 😬 Season emotions — frustration, disappointment, or something deeper? 📺 Clip of the Week: Barry Alvarez believes the turnaround can happen quickly 🔮 How fast can Wisconsin rebound? How many wins next year? 📝 National Signing Day 2026 discussion 🔍 Most important positions to target in the portal and in recruiting Plus: 🔥 Wisconsin Twitter Portal topics • Melvin Gordon being “Lane Kiffin’ed” • Texas fans melting down about the CFP At 1:00 PM, former Badgers star Brian Calhoun joins the show. The 2005 All-American discusses: His perspective on the state of Wisconsin Football What the team needs to regain national relevance And more! 📺 Watch live on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly Badgers content, interviews, and analysis.

    49 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Ep. 64 - ARE THE BADGERS BACK? Wisconsin Dominates Illinois | Axe Week Preview w/ Collin Wilder

    The Badgers are BACK… or are they? Wisconsin football rolled No. 21 Illinois 27–10 behind a breakout performance from Darrion Dupree, who ripped off an 84-yard touchdown, and Darryl Peterson, who dominated with three sacks and took home Big Ten Player of the Week honors. In this week’s edition of The Jump Around, we break down everything you need to know heading into Axe Week as Wisconsin prepares for its rivalry showdown against Minnesota. Luke Fickell kept his press conference simple, respect the tradition, win the Axe, but what does this game really mean for the program? We discuss: Are the Badgers officially back? Optimism levels heading into the offseason Is the Minnesota game season-defining for Wisconsin? What Luke Fickell has proven so far in Year 2 Clip of the Week: Jay Vilai knocks the M off the helmet At 1:00 PM, former Badgers safety Collin Wilder joins the show, a proud Minnesota hater, to preview the rivalry, break down the vibes inside the locker room, and give his keys to keeping the Axe in Madison.

    45 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Ep. 63 - Wisconsin Badgers Back To Reality After Indiana Loss + Carter Smith’s Future & Evan Cohen Joins

    After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct. On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnesota. 🏈 Topics This Week: Fickell’s “killer instinct” message & reaction to the Indiana loss Carter Smith’s performance - QB1 of the future or another transfer portal search? Is it insulting to be compared to Illinois? Wisconsin Twitter Portal: Vakos vs Lahm, favorite Big Ten villains, and returning transfers Special guest Evan Cohen (ESPN Radio’s Unsportsmanlike, UW alum) on Fickell’s future, fan trust, and in-state recruiting 📺 The Jump Around streams live Thursdays at 12:30 PM CT on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee - your home for all things Badgers football.

    58 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Ep. 62 - Are the Wisconsin Badgers BACK Under Luke Fickell? + Carter Smith’s Future & Jeff Levering Joins!

    The Badgers finally did it — Wisconsin football earned its first ranked win under Luke Fickell (and first since 2021) with a gritty 13-10 victory over Washington. On today’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down what the win means for the direction of the program and whether it signals a genuine turning point for Fickell’s first era in Madison. 🏈 Topics This Week: How Wisconsin’s defense — led by Cooper Catalano & Mason Posa — carried the day Carter Smith’s performance and whether he’s truly the QB of the future Mason Posa’s bold “National Title Contenders” quote 🔥 A look ahead to Wisconsin vs Indiana with Brewers & BTN voice Jeff Levering Plus: Wisconsin Twitter Portal, Big Ten rivalries, and some Veteran’s Day shout-outs

    45 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
  • Creator
    ESPN Madison
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
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