# OVERHAUL: Can the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterbacks DELIVER Led by Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins?

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Podcast: [Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-badgers-daily-podcast-on-wisconsin-badgers-football-basketball-888653)
Published: 2026-08-25T09:00:00+00:00
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OVERHAUL: Can the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterbacks DELIVER Led by Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins? Wisconsin Badgers football faces a pivotal year as Luke Fickell’s revamped roster, powered by transfer portal additions and improved NIL resources, aims to reclaim Big Ten relevance. Host Ryan Harings examines the dramatic overhaul at quarterback, the essential role of Kevin Haywood on the offensive line, and rising talents like Ryan Hopkins from Mater Dei. With fresh athleticism and deeper depth charts, is this the year Wisconsin finds stability behind center and returns to bowl-winning form? Key topics include Wisconsin’s wide receiver concerns, the strength and rotation of the defensive front seven, and whether the Badgers can compete with powerhouses like Notre Dame and Penn State. The discussion also tackles long-term program sustainability, fan expectations, and how increased investment in recruiting and retention could shift Wisconsin’s future. Can Coach Fickell’s new foundation finally solve the Badgers’ inconsistency—and will seven wins be enough to satisfy a hungry Camp Randall faithful? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to…

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