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ESPN Snubs Wisconsin, Badgers' Offseason Moves Undervalued
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- May 5, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
Wisconsins Offseason Moves Overlooked in ESPNs Big Ten Rankings ESPN ranked Wisconsin fourteenth in the Big Ten, but local fans and insiders argue that the Badgers have made significant strides in addressing key weaknesses. Despite not making splashy national hires, Wisconsin hired young stars like offensive line coach Eric Mateos and cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples, who excelled in spring practices. Additionally, top freshman quarterback Ryan Hopkins had a standout spring but was omitted from ESPNs incoming talent list. While national media expresses caution due to the lack of big portal hauls or coordinator swaps, locals see steady progress in addressing the teams weaknesses. Teams ranked higher, like Northwestern and UCLA, have faced more uncertainty with their roster changes and quarterback situations. Wisconsins offseason moves appear to be more promising, positioning them solidly in the middle of the conference. Fans and insiders expect the Badgers to surprise doubters come fall. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9b759332f61ac7a4