Best Zach Heilprinp Podcasts (2025)

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Wisconsin-Minnesota preview, Remembering the Axe rivalry, UW-UA extend deal, Week 14 picks 50:24

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3d ago50:24

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It's Axe week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like for Wisconsin in its trip to Minnesota. The guys also talk about some of their favorite memories from the rivalry, discuss Wisconsin and Under Armour extending their deal and then they make their Week 14 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What went right & wrong vs Illinois, Darryl Peterson was fantastic, offense gets going 50:29

5d ago50:29

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Wisconsin beat its second ranked opponent in the last three weeks. Zach and Jesse discuss the win over Illinois, including a remarkable effort from the pass rush, especially Darryl Peterson, the offense gets an explosive play, Jeff Grimes ate Aaron Henry's lunch, Carter Smith did what he needed to and much more. The guys also answer your questions.…

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QB Billy Edwards Jr speaks, 2026 class loses another, Wisconsin-Illinois preview 44:00

8d ago44:00

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Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards spoke for the first time since before his knee injury. Zach and Jesse discuss Edwards' season from hell, including the role a lack of communication has played in creating a narrative around his absence. The guys also talk about the latest guy to flip in the 2026 class, what success looks like against Illinois and they mak…

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Bret Bielema returns to Madison, 2026 OL Maddox Cochrane decommits, Overreaction, er No? 49:04

10d ago49:04

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Wisconsin will welcome Bret Bielema back to Madison for a second time since he left for Arkansas in 2012. Zach and Jesse discuss what would have happened if he stayed, their favorite memories from his tenure and more. Then they get into 2026 OL Maddox Cochrane decommitting and play some Overreaction, er No? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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What went right and wrong vs Indiana, the future at QB, listener questions 58:05

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Wisconsin put up a fight for a half at No. 2 Indiana on Saturday. Zach and Jesse look at what went right and what went wrong for the Badgers, including a defense that did what it could against a strong Hoosiers offense. They also jump into what Wisconsin should do at quarterback this offseason. They close with a bunch of listener questions. See omn…

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Wisconsin-Indiana preview, 2027 OT Ethan McIntosh commits, 2026 recruiting, Week 12 picks 38:34

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Wisconsin heads to Bloomington this Saturday to face No. 2 Indiana. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like as 29.5-point underdogs and whether the Badgers defense can keep them in the game against the Hoosiers. They also hit on the commitment of 2027 OT Ethan McIntosh and where things stand with a couple important pieces of the 2026 class. …

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Will it be Carter Smith or Hunter Simmons, Overreaction, er No?, more listener questions 47:23

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Wisconsin is getting ready for a trip to No. 2 Indiana on Saturday. Who will start at quarterback? Zach and Jesse discuss whether it will be Carter Smith or Hunter Simmons. The guys also get into how good the tandem of Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa could be, what is the most talented class on the roster, in-state recruiting and more. See omnystudi…

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What went right and wrong vs Washington, Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano show out 1:01:39

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Wisconsin beat a ranked team for the first time in 1,470 days. Zach and Jesse break it all down with what went right and wrong against Washington, including the standout efforts from Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano, the debut of Carter Smith, whether this can be a turning point for Luke Fickell and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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Chris McIntosh officially giving Luke Fickell another year, Wisconsin vs Washington, Week 11 picks 1:03:32

21d ago1:03:32

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Luke Fickell is officially back for another season. Zach and Jesse discuss Chris McIntosh's decision, why he made it, what success next year looks like, fan reaction and much more. They also touch on Wisconsin's matchup with Washington and make their Week 11 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Carter Smith time (?), the Billy Edwards situation, OL a bigger issue than QB (?) 52:50

24d ago52:50

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Wisconsin is getting ready to face No. 24 Washington and there could be a new face at quarterback. Zach and Jesse discuss whether this is the week Carter Smith sees the field and exactly what fans should expect if he does. They also get into the murky Billy Edwards Jr situation and whether he'll play again, Luke Fickell saying the OL issues have be…

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Season preview, Over/Under, international recruiting, season predictions 49:50

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Wisconsin's exhibition slate is in the books. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen so far and look ahead to how the season could play out. They debate some over/unders, talk about Jesse's story on Wisconsin's international recruiting and finish with some season predictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Major donor Ted Kellner supports Chris McIntosh, our biggest questions, scariest players 55:27

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It's the Halloween episode of The Camp. Zach and Jesse discuss big donor Ted Kellner coming out in support of AD Chris McIntosh, give their biggest questions about the future of the program, talk about the scariest player in Wisconsin history and close with their Week 10 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What went right & wrong against Oregon, young guys shine, QB issues persist 52:46

1M ago52:46

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Wisconsin lost its sixth straight game but it wasn't all bad against Oregon. Zach and Jesse break it down by telling you what went right and what went wrong against the Ducks. That includes the performances from some young guys and another tough outing for Hunter Simmons. They also answer a ton of listener questions, including the possibility that …

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Wisconsin-Oregon preview, alumni speak out on the program, Week 9 picks 41:16

1M ago41:16

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Wisconsin is headed to Oregon on Saturday to face the 6th-ranked Ducks. Zach and Jesse preview the game and discuss what success looks like for the Badgers after being shut out the last two weeks. They also get into Jesse's story where he spoke with members of the Rose Bowl-winning teams of the 1990s and got their take on where the program is. They…

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That McIntosh letter, Overreaction, er No?, Fourqurean situation is 'unacceptable' 50:47

1M ago50:47

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Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh came out in support of Luke Fickell and the program in a letter to fans on Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss the substance of the letter, including what an increased investment in the program would look like and whether fans should believe it. They also get into Fickell's job status after he said he had not b…

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What went right and wrong vs Ohio State, McIntosh tells team Fickell will be back 55:57

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Wisconsin dropped its 9th straight Big Ten game and got shut out again. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against Ohio State, the story from BadgerExtra that AD Chris McIntosh told the team coach Luke Fickell will be back in 2026, the impact that could have on the program, Wisconsin's anemic offense, a leader playing through a broken…

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Wisconsin-Ohio State preview and picks, remembering the 2010 game, Overreaction, er No? 47:31

1M ago47:31

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Wisconsin will host No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including what success looks like for the Badgers. The guys also hit on the legendary 2010 game when the Badgers knocked off the No. 1 Buckeyes, play some overreaction, er no?, and make their Week 8 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Brad Davison joins the show 29:49

2M ago29:49

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New Wisconsin special assistant to the head coach is a familiar face for Badgers fans -- Brad Davison. The former UW guard joins the show to talk about how he ended up back in Madison so quick, his excitement level, what he brings to the table, thoughts on Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, his long-term coaching plans and much more. See omnystudio.com/…

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Recruiting concerns, Luke Fickell on his job status and fans, Billy Edwards Jr's health 1:00:06

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Wisconsin's 2026 recruiting class dropped by one on Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss the de-commitment of Tayshon Bardo and also the struggles of keeping a class together when struggling on the field. They also get into Luke Fickell's comments on his job status, what he expects out of fans and his clarification on his postgame quote about QB Billy Ed…

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What went right and wrong vs Iowa, what now for Luke Fickell and the program 1:03:41

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Wisconsin has lost eight straight Big Ten games, with six of them coming by at least 14 points. Zach and Jesse talk about the latest one — a 37-0 beatdown by Iowa on Saturday. The guys talk about what went right and wrong against the Hawkeyes, Luke Fickell’s post-game comments, his future and the program’s path forward, and answer a bunch of listen…

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Wisconsin-Iowa preview, how the 2024 game changed the Badgers, Week 7 picks 47:05

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Wisconsin and Iowa will play for the Heartland Trophy on Saturday night. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including the keys for the #badgers to snap their 3-game losing streak to the Hawkeyes. The guys also get into all the ways last year's embarrassment in Iowa City impacted the Wisconsin program. They close with their Week 7 picks. See omnystudi…

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Amari Latimer's recruitment, evaluating coaches, Nyzier Fourqurean deserves an answer 47:12

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What went right and wrong against Michigan, Luke Fickell's timeouts, Hunter Simmons debut 55:30

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Wisconsin went on the road and lost 24-10 to No. 20 Michigan on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Wolverines, why didn't Luke Fickell use his timeouts, the starting debut for Hunter Simmons and a ton of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wisconsin-Michigan preview, Overreaction, er No?, Week 6 picks 44:45

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Wisconsin heads to No. 20 Michigan on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like for the Badgers, play some Overreaction, er No? and make their Week 6 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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Protecting players from themselves, brutal stretch of games is here, some positivity 38:15

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Wisconsin is back from its bye and getting ready to head to No. 20 Michigan. Zach and Jesse discuss Luke Fickell's comments about allowing Billy Edwards Jr to play, rank the four October games from best chance to win to least and look for some positive things happening with the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nolan Winter joins the show, practice is underway, Overreaction, er No? 50:31

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The basketball team started practice officially this week. Zach and Jesse discuss all the new faces, play some Overreaction, er No? and talk about a tough Big Ten slate. Then junior center Nolan Winter joins the show to chat about his offseason, where he’s at physically, what he’s seen from his new teammates, what will be different this year and mu…

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Another vote of confidence, Barry says fans 'spoiled rotten,' Week 5 picks 37:08

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Wisconsin is on their bye week but there is still plenty to talk about. The guys get into the chancellor giving AD Chris McIntosh a vote of confidence, Barry Alvarez calling fans that booed and chanted Fire Fickell spoiled rotten, some bye week superlatives and our Week 5 picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What went right and wrong vs Maryland, 'Fire Fickell,' Chris McIntosh speaks 1:06:04

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Wisconsin may have hit rock bottom on Saturday in the loss to Maryland. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right (essentially nothing) and what went wrong (a whole lot). They also dive into the Fire Fickell chants, the chances he gets fired, Chris McIntosh’s future and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wisconsin-Maryland preview, must win game (?), Camp Randall attendance, Week 4 picks 59:12

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Wisconsin will host Maryland on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like, whether it's a must win for the Badgers, who starts at QB and much more. Then the guys talk about a decline in attendance at Camp Randall, Wisconsin's game vs Va Tech in 2031 moving to Charlotte and they make their Week 4 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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What went right and wrong vs Alabama, Luke Fickell era 28 games in, listener questions 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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Wisconsin fell at Alabama on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Tide, including a big play on special teams, struggles to run the ball and defend the pass, self-inflicted miscues at more. Then it’s a more big picture look at where the Badgers stand 28 games into the Luke Fickell era. They close with a bunch of li…

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Wisconsin-Alabama preview, what does success look like, Week 3 picks 52:18

3M ago52:18

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Wisconsin heads to SEC country for the first time in 53 years on Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the Badgers and Alabama, what does success look like for Wisconsin, the key unit to the game and more. They close with their weekly picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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Danny O'Neil or Billy Edwards (?), Overreaction, er No?, underdogs by how much?! 40:58

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It's Alabama week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse dive into whether it should be Danny O'Neil or a potentially healthy Billy Edwards Jr at quarterback, play some Overreaction, er No? and discuss Wisconsin being 20.5-point underdogs for the first time in nearly 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What went right & wrong vs Middle Tennessee St, Danny O'Neil shines, run game not so much 51:24

3M ago51:24

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The Badgers are 2-0 after beating Middle Tennessee State 42-10. Zach and Jesse talk about a rough first 35 minutes, a stellar final 25 minutes, the impressive starting debut from Danny O'Neil, the struggles in the run game and the defense finding their feet after some early struggles. The guys also answer a bunch of listener questions See omnystudi…

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Middle Tennessee preview, transfer portal changes, Week 2 picks 49:43

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Wisconsin will look to move to 2-0 on Saturday against Middle Tennessee State. Zach and Jesse discuss what success looks like, including expectations for Danny O'Neil and a potentially revamped offensive line. The guys then get into the changes coming to the transfer portal and make their Week 2 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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QB Danny O'Neil to start, shuffling along the offensive line and Overreaction, er No? 38:02

3M ago38:02

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Wisconsin is having to go with its backup quarterback this week as Danny O'Neil replaces an injured Billy Edwards Jr. Zach and Jesse discuss what makes O'Neil tick and what to expect against Middle Tennessee State. Then they get into potential shuffling along the offensive line, including what a picture the team put out on social media could mean. …

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Wisconsin shuts out Miami (OH), Billy Edwards injured, defense dominates 56:31

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Wisconsin opened the season with a 17-0 win over Miami (OH). Zach and Jesse discuss everything that went down, including the injury to Billy Edwards Jr, the play of backup Danny O'Neil, some struggles along the offensive line and a dominate performance by the defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Miami (OH) preview, coach/player under the most pressure, Week 1 picks 51:49

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Football is here! Zach and Jesse preview Wisconsin and Miami (OH), including the challenge of Redhawks QB Dequan Finn. The guys also discuss what player or coach for the Badgers is under the most pressure this season and they make their Week 1 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Reacting to the first depth chart, new recruiting structure, Cole Reiter joins the show 1:03:51

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It's finally game week for the Badgers! Zach and Jesse discuss what Luke Fickell had to say after the reveal of the first depth chart of the season. The guys then dive into Jesse's story on how the recruiting department structure has changed and then they talk with 2027 4-star OL target Cole Reiter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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2027 TE Korz Loken joins the show 15:42

3M ago15:42

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High school football in Wisconsin gets underway this week, so Zach and Jesse caught up with the top player in the state for the 2027 class -- 4-star TE Korz Loken. He talks about his game, where the Badgers stand in his recruitment and a timeline on making a decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Season preview, Nyzier Fourqurean latest, Badgers reveal alternate uniforms 53:01

3M ago53:01

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The season is week away, so Zach and Jesse deliver their preview episode, including biggest question going into the season, toughest game, most important game, over/unders, bold prediction and season record prediction. The guys also get into the latest in the Nyzier Fourqurean situation and give their takes on the alternate uniforms the Badgers rev…

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Former Wisconsin WR Alex Erickson joins the show 51:10

3M ago51:10

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On a special episode of The Camp, former Wisconsin wide receiver Alex Erickson joins to talk about his journey from walk-on to All-Big Ten, some of the biggest moments and games in his college career, how his 9-year NFL career played out and a little on what the last two years for an alum have been like and what he sees in the changes the Badgers m…

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Projecting the depth chart after fall camp 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Fall camp is in the books. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to project the depth chart as the Badgers turn their attention to the season opener 10 days from now against Miami (Ohio). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Zone

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Injury updates, Eugene Hilton Jr continues to make plays, DC Mike Tressel talks 34:04

4M ago34:04

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Wisconsin is getting close to the end of fall camp and injuries are starting to take their toll. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest on TE Tucker Ashcraft, center Kerry Kodanko and others following the shortest practice of camp. They also get into another nice day from Eugene Hilton Jr and Lance Mason, along with what defensive coordinator Mike Tress…

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Playmakers in the redzone, Wisconsin cornerbacks talk, Top 25 opponents 35:27

4M ago35:27

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Wisconsin was back on the field Tuesday morning and spent a healthy portion of practice working in the redzone. Zach and Jesse discuss the standouts, including tight end Lance Mason. They also get into what cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes had to say about his group, namely the young guys and the plan for Nyzier Fourqurean. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Badgers back in Madison, QB Billy Edwards dinged up, QB Danny O'Neil shows out 31:15

4M ago31:15

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Wisconsin returned to Camp Randall Stadium on Monday morning for the first time in fall camp. They got a bit of a scare when Billy Edwards Jr left with a knee injury. Zach and Jesse talk about that and also what backup Danny O'Neil did in his absence. They also discuss the wide receivers as a group, Nyzier Fourqurean getting a ton of 1st-team reps …

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Jake Renfro injured, Eugene Hilton Jr impresses, OLBs talk 31:54

4M ago31:54

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The injury bug hit the Badgers this week in Platteville with Jake Renfro going down. Zach and Jesse talk about the injury and a timetable for his return. The guys also dive into a very impressive day from Eugene Hilton Jr. and they discuss what OLB coach Matt Mitchell and the guys in his room had to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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RB Dilin Jones continues to shine, defenders making plays 39:45

4M ago39:45

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Wisconsin returned to the field for practice No. 8 of fall camp on Thursday. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw, including more big plays from running back Dilin Jones. They also talk about what the carry distribution could look like in the backfield, as well as what they heard from the defensive linemen about their transformation this offseason.…

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Week 2 begins in Platteville, AJ Blazek talks, listener questions 42:50

4M ago42:50

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Wisconsin started their second week of fall camp in Platteville on Monday morning. Zach and Jesse were there and discuss everything they saw, including more good things from Darrion Dupree, the offensive line becoming more solidified and other standouts from the sixth practice. The guys also talk about what OL coach AJ Blazek had to say and they an…

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Resetting position battles through three days, Nyzier Fourqurean update 34:36

4M ago34:36

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Wisconsin is through three days of practice and getting Friday off, so Zach and Jesse go through what they've seen so far and discuss where some of the position battles stand. They also discuss the Nyzier Fourqurean situation following his filing of an amended complaint against the NCAA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Day 2 observations, WRs coach Jordan Reid speaks 34:40

4M ago34:40

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Wisconsin was on the field for a second time in fall camp on Wednesday morning. Zach and Jesse discuss the rain-filled practice, including good days from QB Danny O'Neil, a trio of pass rushers and RB Dilin Jones. The guys also get into what WRs coach Jordan Reid had to say about his room overall, excitement for Trech Kekahuna and more. See omnystu…