Locked On Badgers

PLAN A TARGETS! Wisconsin Badgers land a haul of TIER A players - Clint Cosgrove talks the portal! Wisconsin Badgers shift the recruiting landscape with aggressive transfer portal moves, landing top talent like Colton Joseph at quarterback and Marvin Burks from Missouri at safety. Can the new arrivals catalyze a Big Ten resurgence, or will roster chemistry challenges stall their progress? Ryan Harings and Clint Cosgrove break down the Badgers’ latest portal class, spotlighting explosive athletes such as Abu Sama and Malachi Coleman, while analyzing the strategic NIL investments that enabled Wisconsin to compete for elite transfers. Key discussion points include quarterback durability in Jeff Grimes’ system, the ripple effects of blue-chip defensive backs like Bryce West and Cai Bates joining from Ohio State and Florida State, and the evolving role of fundraising versus player development in college football. Clint Cosgrove also offers inside perspectives on how culture-building and leadership will determine i