Locked On Badgers

QB CHANGE! Can Danny O'Neil or Carter Smith MOVE the Wisconsin BADGERS forward? Wisconsin Badgers football faces a critical crossroads as the program struggles through its worst season in decades. Should they return to Barry Alvarez's run-first, in-state recruiting formula, or can they succeed with a modern approach? Ryan Harings and Rajeev from the Bucky Report dissect whether injuries or coaching deserve more blame for the team's collapse, debate imminent quarterback changes between Danny O'Neill and Carter Smith, and predict significant staff turnover affecting multiple coordinators. The discussion shifts to Wisconsin Badgers basketball, where Nolan Winter's development and the team's defensive regression under Greg Gard create concerns about the program's identity shift from Bo Ryan's defensive-minded era. Key topics include offensive line improvements against Oregon, the exodus of four-star quarterbacks from the program, and whether coaching consistency matters more than scheme changes. Tune in for hones