Locked On Badgers

REBUILD: Wisconsin Badgers Defensive Line FACES Big TEST – Junior Poyser Needs to PERFORM! Wisconsin Badgers face a pivotal question—can their revamped defense hold up after offseason losses, or will portal additions like Junior Poyser and Jake Anderson rise to the occasion? Ryan Harings examines the defensive line's prospects, weighing the impact of outgoing stars such as Ben Barten and Mason Reiger against the promise of new faces from Buffalo, Eastern Illinois, and Arkansas. The discussion tackles the run-stopping efficiency vital for Big Ten success, the hunt for a disruptor, and whether upcoming pass rush talent can offset major departures. Turning to basketball, Harings spotlights the Badgers’ stunning win over No. 2 Michigan, fueled by Nick Boyd’s elite playmaking and a barrage of precision-engineered threes. Insights include Nolan Winter’s efficiency, Billy Aluskas’ breakout, and the strategic importance of shot creation versus mere luck from the perimeter. Listener questions push the conversation tow