Locked On Badgers

WHAT'S NEXT? What SHOULD the Wisconsin Badgers DO IN THE PORTAL? What kind of QB do they need? Wisconsin Badgers face an uncertain future after a puzzling quarterback decision derails late-season optimism. Can Ryan Harings and Brian Smith chart a path back to Big Ten contention, or will the transfer portal reshape the roster yet again? With Carter Smith’s status in question, the search for answers at quarterback intensifies, sparking debate about potential transfer targets like DJ Lagway and Colton Joseph and the critical need to retain and recruit playmakers. Key storylines include Jeff Grimes’ embattled offense, NIL money’s outsized impact on roster building, and Wisconsin’s place amid Big Ten power shifts with Michigan, Ohio State, and Oregon looming. Insightful discussion covers Badgers defensive standouts, top portal needs across corner, wide receiver, and offensive line, and whether Wisconsin’s program can emerge from the middle of the pack—or get left behind in college football’s new arms race. Follow