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The Jump Around

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.2024, Good Karma Brands, LLC. Basketball Football (American)
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  • Ep. 71 - Wisconsin’s 2026 Football Schedule Is OUT — Are The Badgers An 8-Win Team?!

    Ep. 71 - Wisconsin’s 2026 Football Schedule Is OUT — Are The Badgers An 8-Win Team?!
    Jan 29 2026
    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?
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    37 mins
  • Luke Fickell BREAKS DOWN Wisconsin Badgers NIL, Recruiting & the Portal | Full Reaction

    Luke Fickell BREAKS DOWN Wisconsin Badgers NIL, Recruiting & the Portal | Full Reaction
    Jan 22 2026
    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
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    35 mins
  • Ep. 69 - ARE WE BACK? Badgers Basketball Surges, Luke Fickell vs Curt Cignetti, & Freddie Owens Joins!

    Ep. 69 - ARE WE BACK? Badgers Basketball Surges, Luke Fickell vs Curt Cignetti, & Freddie Owens Joins!
    Jan 15 2026
    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)
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    49 mins
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