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The Bucky Report2025 Football Season CONFIDENCE RANKINGS! Game by Game, Student Section, Coaching, & More!Send us a text On this episode of The Bucky Report, Rajeev and Justin are putting their confidence to the test! We're diving deep into the upcoming Wisconsin Badgers football season with a full breakdown of our confidence rankings—from coaching staff performance and quarterback leadership to game-by-game win predictions and Big Ten title hopes.Where do we feel rock solid? Where are the red flags? And which matchups keep us up at night? Tune in as we rank it all—and maybe argue a little along the way.🦡 Let us know in the comm...2025-05-041h 00The Bucky ReportSpring Football Awards! NEW Incoming Transfers for Fickell & Gard!Send us a text Spring football has come to an end. Rajeev and Justin are back with special Guest Nick Osen from 247 Sports to break down some of the happenings of the 15 practices. Who was most improved? Who's the MVP thus far? Those and so much more!Luke Fickell signed some much needed reinforcements in offensive lineman Davis Heinzen and Tight end Lance Mason to replace at least some of the production lost from the injured Kevin Heywood and transfer out Tanner Koziol. How will these new players impact the team's depth?Greg Gard a...2025-04-281h 06The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Spring Showcase News & Notes. Depth Issues at Key Positions After Big Losses!!Send us a textAPOLOGIES FOR THE PROCESSING DELAY FOR THE AUDIO PODCASTThe Wisconsin Badgers football team led by head coach Luke Fickell put their talents on display for the public this past weekend. Justin was there, he'll give you all his news and notes, who impressed, and any concerns seen! The program lost some big pieces this week in Kevin Heywood to injury, and Tanner Koziol to the transfer portal. We go through the post spring depth chart and discuss strengths and weaknesses!Follow the show on Twitter: https...2025-04-2158 minThe Bucky ReportHOPKINS COMMITS! Wisconsin Badgers Spring Stock Report: What Positions Are Stronger and Weaker??Send us a textSpring football is slowly approaching its end, and there are tons of storylines to unpack! Rajeev is back from his European vacation and ready to get back into the Wisconsin Badgers talk! What positions are Justin and Rajeev feeling stronger about as the spring winds down? What are the major areas of concern heading into a long summer before the real season kicks off? Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ2025-04-141h 03The Bucky ReportThe Bucky Report - Commits, Spring Practice, and Portaling...Send us a textOn a very special episode of The Bucky Report with Rajeev in London Justin sits down with Badger 247's Nick Osen to discuss spring practice. Luke Fickell and the Badger staff are cooking on the trail with two big commits. And the boys dive into the transfer portal haul that Greg Gard is putting together.2025-04-0947 minThe Bucky ReportIs Luke Fickell's Staff Good Enough?! Basketball Transfer Portal MAJOR NEEDS!Send us a text We wrap up some basketball season talk by discussing some major needs that Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team has. After the losses of key contributors, who does this team need to land in order to replicate success late this fall when next season begins. Our continued focus on 2025 football moves to coaching! Does Luke Fickell have a good enough staff? We grade the coordinators and positional coaches and discuss each group in detail. What are positives and negatives with this group and what is the real upside?!Fo...2025-03-311h 12The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Exit NCAA Tournament; Tonje a LEGEND! Spring Football Storylines!Send us a textIn what can only be described as pure heartbreak, the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team and head coach Greg Gard are out of the NCAA tournament and fail to reach the sweet 16 yet again. What many thought was going to be a failed season turned out to be pretty successful, especially the Badgers' best player, John Tonje. We talk about what he leaves behind and the impact he had on this program. Where does Greg Gard go from here? What does he need to get back to this point in a...2025-03-241h 01The Bucky ReportMarch Madness Special! Full Bracket Breakdown, Badgers Lose Title Game, SPRING FOOTBALL UPDATES!Send us a textIts that time of year again, MARCH MADNESS!! Justin and Rajeev are back to talk through the whole bracket, the Badgers path to victory, and the biggest road block in the way.Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers lost the Big Ten Tourney Championship game due to some super poor shooting against Michigan. We talk through the tourney and discuss what good can come of it!SPRING FOOTBALL has started. We go through all the reports and talk about some surprising news coming out of practice!Follow th...2025-03-171h 02The Bucky ReportWTF?! Wisconsin Badgers Unacceptable Against Penn St; B1G Tourney Preview; Football Recruiting!Send us a textAn epic disaster of a final regular season game for Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team. After celebrating this deep class of seniors, the Badgers took a 40-27 lead...only to see it slip away in what can only be called a senior day meltdown. How will this loss affect the Badgers going into next week's Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tourney right after that? What's going on with John Tonje? Has Steven Crowl quietly been the most consistent player of the season?? We'll preview the Big Ten Tourn...2025-03-1054 minThe Bucky ReportOffensive Spring FOOTBALL Depth Chart Predictions! Wisconsin Badgers fall in E. Lansing to Mich StSend us a textSpring football is right around the corner, so its time to talk more about Wisconsin Badgers football led by Head Coach Luke Fickell! We begin our official spring previews by taking you through our predictions for the offensive depth chart. What is our two deep and who is someone we want to see growth from in the Spring?Greg Gard suffered a tough loss on the road to Michigan St, a team that proves to be a difficult win for the Badgers, especially with that tough defense! The 3 point shooting wasn't th...2025-03-0357 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Fall to Oregon! Who Needs to be a Star on the Football Team??Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers led by head coach Greg Gard lost all hope in a bid for a Big Ten Championship when they fell to the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. What happened in that game and who's fault is it? How much does it really mean in the grand scheme of things??With spring football right around the corner, we begin talking about the upcoming football season in Madison. If we are going to be good, who on this team needs to become a real star and who do we expect that to...2025-02-241h 02The Bucky ReportFriday Free For All Wisconsin Top QB TargetsSend us a textJoin The Bucky Report's Justin as he discusses some recruiting including QB's in the 2026 cycle. Join and ask your questions about the 2026 class.Peyton Falzone https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17996639/6735241c1d3978c8fbebec72Brodie McWhorter https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15609780/67299ebcfd08e0b269e251cdRyan Hopkins http://www.hudl.com/v/2Qtm0wFollow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ2025-02-2251 minThe Bucky ReportBadgers Notch SIGNATURE WIN OF THE SEASON at Purdue!! How likely are we to win the B1G?!Send us a textIn what will surely go down as one of the best wins of the season, Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Purdue Boilermakers on the road at Mackey Arena to stay in the Big Ten title race! John Tonje delivered a masterclass with standout performances from Max Klesmit and Jack Janicki! After the totally ridiculous ejection of Kamari McGee, the Badgers rallied around each other and notched the massive win.Rajeev and Justin are back after a week break to get into all the basketball action! GAME REVIEW2025-02-1758 minThe Bucky ReportJunior Day Review: 2026 Breakdown with Nick Osen-247 Sports! Carter Gilmore Has Career Night!!Send us a textThe 2026 class construction is officially underway after Junior Day in Madison. Special guest and good friend of the show Nick Osen stops by from Badger247 to give us all the recruiting nuggets you crave. We'll get into who looks to have the biggest upside and what positions Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers will be targeting.The Badgers basketball team led by Coach Greg Gard had another mixed week. After dropping a mid-week clash in a tough road game at Maryland, the Badgers picked up a road win with amazing performances fro...2025-02-031h 12The Bucky ReportFickell Offensive Expectations! Junior Day Prospects. BBALL: Can Wisconsin Challenge For the B1G?Send us a textWhat are the realistic expectations for the Badgers offense in 2025? Can this team average 30 ppg with new QB Billy Edwards Jr? We'll tell you how good this offense can be next season. Speaking of football.. Junior Day is here! Multiple 2026 prospects headed to Madison this weekend. We'll tell you who some of the highlights are and who to watch out for as the class gets built. Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team had a bit of a mixed week with a loss at UCLA but a big home win agains...2025-01-271h 03The Bucky ReportXavier Lucas Updates! UW & B1G Break Silence. Basketball Keeps Rolling! Which Youth Will Fickell Play??Send us a textThe Xavier Lucas situation continues to evolve, and now both the University of Wisconsin and the Big Ten conference have made statements. We will get into all the details as we know them now and give you our take on this crazy situation!! While XL is the story off the field, we turn our attention to next season and which young players will shine for Luke Fickell in the 2025 season!Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers mens basketball team continues its charge up the conference standings with another good week of pe...2025-01-2055 minThe Bucky ReportFickell Makes Staff Changes. BASKETBALL MID-SEASON REPORT CARD!!Send us a text***SPECIAL MONDAY SHOW - Moved to Monday due to NFL playoff watching! :) ***The Wisconsin Badgers basketball season is half over, and there are tons of talking points about this team's performance thus far! How do we grade Greg Gard, as well as key stars John Tonje and John Blackwell? How did we do on our pre-season predictions for the non-conference season and what is our ceiling??Luke Fickell continues to make tweaks to his staff. Rajeev and Justin are back to go over all the changes with you and giv...2025-01-141h 06The Bucky ReportRecord Setting IOWA BEATDOWN for Wisconsin Basketball! Luke Fickell Adds a CB and a DL!Send us a textGreg Gard and the Wisconsin Basketball team put on quite the show to start off 2025 with a bang! The Iowa Hawkeyes were torched by the Badgers in what turned out to be a record setting evening in Madison. Led by John Blackwell and Nolan Winter, this Badger offense certainly can be lethal!! Can they build upon this victory and go on a run? How high is the upside of this offense?Jay'viar Suggs became the latest addition for Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team! With yet another defensive line add...2025-01-061h 09The Bucky ReportWhat is Happening With Xavier Lucas?! CB Room Problem. Preview & Superlatives for B1G Bball seasonSend us a textBadger fans across the country are scratching their heads about the Xavier Lucas situation. What is happening with this situation and how do Rajeev and Justin think it will get resolved? What does this say about our football program. A great deal to unpack about that entire saga!! Geimere Latimer is the newest addition to a depleted secondary. How many more are needed and who are some top targets? PLUS, Basketball is about to get back to playing with the B1G season officially upon us. What grade does this team get for...2024-12-3059 minThe Bucky ReportBetter or Worse at Each Position? TRANSFER PORTAL REVIEW!Send us a textThe transfer portal continues its rapid movement. So many players in and out! Rajeev and Justin are back to talk about the Wisconsin Badgers football roster and whether we are better or worse at each position. The guys also do a full review of the transfer portal as it sits now and break down the entire Badgers Roster! What does Luke Fickell still need??Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/Buc...2024-12-231h 03The Bucky ReportTransfer Portal Updates! WRs IN and OUT Depth Chart Based on Current RosterSend us a textThe transfer portal is moving at a rapid pace! So many players leaving and entering the Wisconsin Badgers football program. What pieces has Luke Fickell added and how do they fit into the depth chart??? Rajeev and Justin are back for a mid-week quick episode to go over the portal thus far and talk through both the offense and defense depth chart as it sits today!!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/B...2024-12-1935 minThe Bucky ReportBig Transfer Portal Wins for Wisconsin!! Badger Basketball Back to Winning Ways!Send us a textThe transfer portal is in full swing and the Badgers picked up three likely starters in Tanner Koziol, Parker Petersen, and Mason Reiger! How will these three fit into the starting lineup and what else does Luke Fickell need to do to get this Wisconsin Badgers football team ready for next season?!? Greg Gard and his Badger basketball team got a much needed victory at Butler in Indianapolis. The return to form of the bigs Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter catapulted this team to victory. We get into all the happenings of t...2024-12-161h 04The Bucky ReportTough Stretch for Greg Gard; 2025 Football Schedule Released. BRUTAL OCTOBERSend us a textGreg Gard and the Wisconsin Basketball team are in the midst of a very tough early early season stretch. Thus far, they sit at 0-3 with a trip to Butler on the horizon. Does Greg Gard need to change things with the lineup? Who needs more and less minutes to get this team out of their slump!The 2025 football schedule is out, and the B1G conference did us NO favors! An October straight from hell will be the center piece of what is surely one of the most difficult schedules in t...2024-12-1328 minThe Bucky ReportJeff Grimes is Offensive Coordinator! RIGHT HIRE? Marquette Takes Down BuckySend us a textA packed show this week with so much to get into! Jeff Grimes is Luke Fickell's choice to lead the Badgers offense in 2025. After time at Kansas, Baylor, and BYU, can Grimes return the Badgers offense to past glory? What kind of offense will he run and how does this fit the vision that Luke Fickell has laid out for this Wisconsin Badgers football program?Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team fell to rival Marquette in Milwaukee on Saturday. After 2 straight losses and 2 very tough games on the horizon, we d...2024-12-091h 04The Bucky ReportNational Signing Day Review! Class & Positional Grades! Who Will Be a Star?!Send us a textNational signing day has come and gone, and the Wisconsin Badgers led by head coach Luke Fickell has landed a top 25 class for 2025! Rajeev and Justin are back with a mid-week special episode to break down the entire class, give their grades by position, and answer the question...Who will be the biggest star? Full list of superlatives and questions to go through this special day on the college football calendar!2025 CLASS: Mason Posa, Jaylen Williams, Logan Powell, Hardy Watts, Carter Smith, Nicolas Clayton, Nolan Davenport, Michael Roeske, Eugene Hilton Jr, Gr...2024-12-0659 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers. THE AXE IS LOST. Epic Disaster Ends Season!Send us a textOne of the most painful seasons in modern Wisconsin Football history comes to a fitting end.... Rajeev and Justin are sad, angry, and need to vent. Join the show for what will be an emotionally charged episode.2024-12-0159 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Dominated by Nebraska; Gard's Team Undefeated! QB Carter Smith is a Badger!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers suffered arguably one of the most painful losses they've had in years, and are now sadly on the cusp of missing a bowl for the first time in 23 years..its not a fun time to be a Badger, and real questions now have to be asked about the efficacy of this coaching staff. Is there still belief in Luke Fickell? Can the recruiting be enough for now? So much to break down about this football teamMeanwhile..Greg Gard has his boys undefeated! After winning an early season tour...2024-11-261h 08The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS; Who will be new OC? BETTING LOCKS!Send us a textIn the first game of the post Phil Longo era, the Luke Fickell led Wisconsin Badgers are headed to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers! What will the offense look like without Phil Longo? Can this team finish 7-5?!We also give you our picks for who could be the new Offensive Coordinator in what will prove to be a massive hire for Luke Fickell.Rajeev was 3-0 in last week's Locks of the Week! TUNE IN TO SEE WHAT THIS WEEK'S PICKS ARE!!!Follow the show on...2024-11-2226 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Suffer Heartbreak to Oregon Ducks; Badger Basketball UPSET ARIZONA!!Send us a textA tale of two games this weekend. Bittersweet results leave Badger fans wishing for a bit more success! Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team gave Oregon a run for their money but fell short due to poor Quarterback play. The defense played admirably in an effort that could have been the biggest win in nearly 15 years..but once again just couldn't happen. We get into the game review and talk about the positives that can be taken! Is it time for a QB change? We give you our take!Friday...2024-11-181h 05The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers host #1 Oregon Ducks Football & #9 Arizona Wildcats Basketball! PREDICTIONS!Send us a textAn absolutely massive week for the national brand that is the Wisconsin Badgers. Luke Fickell and his team will face off against top ranked Oregon Ducks on Saturday night in primetime. What do the Badgers need to do to be successful and have a chance in this monumental game?? Can Braedyn Locke keep from turning the ball over and will Wisconsin be able to establish the run?! Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team face their first true test of the season in 9th ranked Arizona Wildcats head to town. With...2024-11-1524 minThe Bucky ReportBasketball Season Predictions!! What is the Ceiling? Tonje MVP?!?!Send us a text*SPECIAL DAY/TIME* Due to some travel, our live show this week will be on Monday evening! We'll be back to Sunday next week!The Wisconsin Badgers basketball team have tipped off another season under Greg Gard. What are the realistic expectations for this team, and how high can they really fly? After another disappointing exit from the NCAA tournament last year, returnees Steven Crowl, Max Klesmit, and John Blackwell look to turn things around in 2024 by welcoming newcomers including what may be the biggest addition of them all, Joh...2024-11-1252 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Embarrassed at Iowa Hawkeyes! Worst Loss of the Season!!Send us a textWisconsin Badgers fans all over the world suffered true pain yesterday..at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes, who stomped Luke Fickell's team in a huge rivalry game for both clubs. In what is undoubtedly the worst performance of the year, the Badgers were outclassed and flat beaten down. What's the main cause of the performance and who is to blame? Where can the Badgers go from here with 3 difficult games left on the schedule?? SO MUCH to get into in this episode. WARNING: Its going to be sad...Follow the show o...2024-11-041h 02The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes - RIVALRY GAME! 3 Big Things & SCORE PREDICTIONS!Send us a textAfter a crushing loss last week to Penn St, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in action this week on the road at Iowa.. a night game at Kinnick Stadium! Luke Fickell takes his team to the home of one of our hated rivals in search of a good victory this season. With new Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan, how will the Badgers react and find ways to stop the Iowa offense, especially the running attack of Kaleb Johnson. Can Braedyn Locke prevent turnovers and potentially get back his confidence from 2 weeks ago??2024-11-0119 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Suffer Crushing Defeat to Penn State! Losses Continue Against Ranked OpponentsSend us a textLuke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers suffered a crushing defeat on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium against James Franklin and the Penn St Nittany Lions. After a good first half, the second half was a different story. Even thought starting qb for Penn St Drew Allar left with an injury, the Badgers were unable to move the ball and create any sustained offensive attack. Rajeev and Justin are back from Madison to break down the game and talk about how disappointing of a loss this really is in terms of the culture and...2024-10-2959 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs Penn St Nittany Lions! Can Badgers Get Signature Win? SCORE PREDICTIONS!Send us a text3 consecutive wins for the Badgers has led us to one of the biggest games of Luke Fickell's young career in Madison - A home battle AT NIGHT against #3 ranked Penn St! Can the Wisconsin Badgers offensive line have success and keep the rushing attack alive? Can Braedyn Locke play a clean game and win the turnover margin? And most importantly, can Luke Fickell get the signature win all Badgers fans have been waiting for??Rajeev and Justin give you their 3 big keys to the game and SCORE PREDICTIONS!!Follow the...2024-10-2417 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Beat the Northwestern Wildcats to go 5-2! A Massive Week Ahead!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers escaped a house of horrors disaster and did exactly what was needed to win at Northwestern! A 23-3 win was dominated by Tawee Walker and the rushing attack, and a defense that is taking shape quite well and has quickly become one of the strengths of this team. 16 points allowed in 3 weeks is exactly what Luke Fickell and Mike Tressel needed to see! The boys are back to break down the game, talk through how this team is all of a sudden 5-2, and look ahead to what has the pot...2024-10-2155 minThe Bucky ReportPREVIEW! Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northwestern Wildcats. A TRAP GAME? 3 Big Things and PREDICTIONS!Send us a textAfter back to back big wins, the Wisconsin Badgers and head coach Luke Fickell head on the road again, this time to Evanston, Illinois, to face the Northwestern Wildcats. Evanston has been a house of horrors for the Badgers as they've lost 4 of the last 6 meetings there, including many as a ranked team. Whlie on paper the Braedyn Locke led team should be better, past performance has proved different. Will Tawee Walker and the running game get going? Will Hunter Wohler be able to stop Jack Lausch and this new look NW offense? With...2024-10-1819 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers dominate Rutgers Scarlet Knights! Another Blowout Victory for Luke FickellSend us a textWisconsin Badgers fans are living the high life! Luke Fickell and his team went on the road to Rutgers and left with another blowout victory, 42-7! Rajeev and Justin are back to talk through the game along with the weekly superlatives! With the Badgers being on schedule, can the pre-season predictions actually be realized? Has this team really turned a corner? SPOILER ALERT.. YES THEY HAVE! So much to get into in a fun happy episode!!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/Ra...2024-10-141h 05The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Game Preview, 3 Big Things, SCORE PREDICTIONS!Send us a textAfter a big win last week against Purdue, the Wisconsin Badgers hit the road again, this time to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. In what has now become a pivotal week in the season, Luke Fickell and his team will go up against Greg Schiano and this new look Rutgers team led by ex-Gopher Athan Kaliakmanis & Kyle Monangai. Can the Badgers get this 2 game stretch started off right? What direction will the season go in...this weekend tell us a great deal!!!Rajeev and Justin give you their 3 big keys to the...2024-10-1020 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers CRUSH the Purdue Boilermakers. Can this be the beginning of a big run??!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers finally had the game all fans have been waiting for! The Badgers put an absolute beatdown on the Purdue Boilermakers, 52-6. Luke Fickell and Phil Longo had good game plans that were executed by this team, near flawlessly. In what is by far the best performance of the season, what have we learned? How excited can this make fans looking ahead to the rest of the season?? The Badgers are in the middle of a key stretch with some winnable games on the horizon!!FINALLY SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE! Join t...2024-10-0757 minThe Bucky ReportPREVIEW: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers. A MUST WIN. 3 Big Things & Predictions!Send us a textThe Purdue Boilermakers and hot seat coach Ryan Walters make the trip up to Madison this weekend for a clash with Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers. Can Braedyn Locke and this offense gain some confidence against a Purdue team that sits at 1-3? Fickell talked about his running attack at his press conference this week. Who will get the carries in the backfield? Is the job Chez Mellusi and Tawee Walker or will we see more carries from Darrion Dupree and Cade Yacamelli?!Rajeev and Justin give you their 3 big keys...2024-10-0424 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans: Badgers Crushed in 2nd Half. What Needs to Change??!Send us a textLuke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team played perhaps one of their best halves in the last 2 years, only to then play one of the worst in the 2nd half of the game on the road at once PAC-12 powerhouse USC. After a promising start to the game, what went wrong? What do we think could and should have been done differently by this coaching staff? What positives can be taken from the first B1G game of the season.As the Badgers now sit at 2-2 with a not so...2024-09-3059 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans: 3 Big Things, Preview, Score Predictions!!Send us a textBig Ten play is about to kickoff and the Wisconsin Badgers make their first road trip of the year to the University of Southern California Trojans! New starting QB Braedyn Locke will have his hands full with new Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn and the USC defense. On the other side of the ball, Miller Moss leads the trojans in the post Caleb Williams era and so far, he's off to a good start. What can Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel draw up to stop USC and get a massive win for the...2024-09-2620 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Prepare for USC Trojans; Can Braedyn Locke Improve the Offense??Send us a textThe Luke Fickell led Wisconsin Badgers had a much needed bye week in advance of a huge trip out west to play the Southern California (USC) Trojans. With Tyler Van Dyke officially out for the remainder of the season, its Braedyn Locke's time to run the offense. What can we expect after a 2 week break? Should we see a better version of last year's Locke? USC had a big loss at Michigan yesterday. Do we feel differently about this game now that USC has lost to a team that had virtually no passing atta...2024-09-231h 00The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Suffer Huge Defeat to Alabama. Tyler Van Dyke Goes Down! WHAT NEXT FOR BUCKY?!Send us a textThe anticipation of the Wisconsin Badgers Alabama Crimson Tide game culminated in a crushing defeat Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium. The boys are back to break it all down and discuss where Luke Fickell and his coaching staff go from here. With Tyler Van Dyke sidelined, can Braedyn Locke carry this team and lead an offense desperate for improvement?? We go through the major storylines of the game, and have a Badgers BUY OR SELL? WILL THIS TEAM GO TO A BOWL?Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.co...2024-09-161h 05The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Game Preview, 3 Big Things, SCORE PREDICTIONS!Send us a textOne of the biggest games ever at Camp Randall Stadium is upon us, with Kalen Deboer's Alabama Crimson Tide making the trip up to Madison to face Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers! What are Rajeev and Justin's 3 big keys to the game? Can the Badgers get it done and surprise everyone with a huge upset of Alabama? Can Tyler Van Dyke lead Phil Longo's offense to victory? The run defense has been a big topic of discussion this past week, how will it fare against historically one of the best run...2024-09-1220 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers defeat South Dakota. Positional Grades; Questions on Both Sides of the BallSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers are now 2-0 after getting a win against South Dakota on Saturday! While they got the win, what questions still remain on both sides of the ball? Tyler Van Dyke has played two games now, what is the initial assessment of his performance? The boys go through their positional grades and weekly superlatives.Luke Fickell and his coordinators have a huge week of preparation as the Badgers go into the massive week against the Alabama Crimson TideFollow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReport2024-09-091h 06The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. South Dakota 3 BIG THINGS. How Can Wisconsin Reverse Week 1 Narrative?!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers are back in action this weekend against FCS opponent South Dakota. What does Luke Fickell and his team need to prove after their less than expected performance in week 1 against Western Michigan? Rajeev and Justin return with their 3 big things mid week episode! And of course, score predictions!!2024-09-0523 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Get Game 1 Win...Do We Have More Questions Than Answers??!Send us a textWeek 1 is officially in the books. Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall on Friday night. While a win is a win...how do we feel about what we saw? Badgers fans hoped to answer some questions about this team, but it appears we've been left with more questions, especially about Phil Longo's offense and the inability to create big plays. Does this change our perceptions of this team, or is it just one week??Nick Osen from 247 Sports joins the show to help brea...2024-09-021h 14The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Western Michigan - 3 BIG THINGS & SCORE PREDICTIONSSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers season is finally here! Rajeev and Justin are back with their 3 Big Things mid week episodes! What are the keys to the game against Western Michigan? Can Luke Fickell's men dominate up front and show the fans what to expect this season? What version of Tyler Van Dyke do fans expect to see? And of course...score predictions!Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ2024-08-3019 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Season Preview & Prediction Show!! RECORD, STANDINGS, MVP, & MORE!Send us a textThe wait is finally over! The Wisconsin Badgers football team and Head Coach Luke Fickell will officially kick off the season next Friday night against Western Michigan. The guys are back with a special guest to break down the schedule. Who will Wisconsin beat, and who will break Badger fans hearts?? Where will this team finish in the final Big Ten standings and how good of a bowl game can this team expect to make? Several players have the opportunity to become or star, or cement their legacy in Camp Randall Stad...2024-08-261h 19The Bucky ReportAre the Wisconsin Badgers Respected Enough?! Season Preview Superlatives. Know Your Foe: PurdueSend us a textThe boys are back along side Nick Osen, Badgers beat writer from 247Sports, to discuss final thoughts from fall camp including what Nick saw at all the practices. Are the Badgers getting enough respect nationally after filling gaps from last year's team? Where are they being predicted to finish and what do Rajeev and Justin think?With the season just 2 weeks away, The Bucky Report will bring back Weekly Superlatives season preview edition! Join us live if you can to give your own answers during the show, and if you...2024-08-191h 05The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Fall Camp Review! Stock up Stock Down; KNOW YOUR FOE: Penn State Nittany LionsSend us a textThe Luke Fickell led Wisconsin Badgers have been in 2024 fall camp at UW-Platteville for 2 weeks of practice! What position's stock is up and down post camp? How do the guys feel about Tyler Van Dyke? What specific players appeared to show out and have made jumps on the depth chart? Rajeev and Justin return after a week break to talk about all things camp, and the upcoming season! Did anything that happened these past 2 weeks change the floor and ceiling predictions for this team?!PLUS, the Know Your Foe series continues with...2024-08-121h 06The Bucky ReportWhat to Expect in Year 2 of Phil Longo's Offense?! PLUS: Know Your Foe - Alabama Crimson Tide!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers football season inches closer by the day, and our season preview continues with a discussion on Phil Longo and what his offense will look like in year 2! What tweaks do we expect to see? How much influence has Luke Fickell had on this and how will the new pieces fold in to the air raid system? Can this team be more prolific like Badger teams of the past? Will Tyler Van Dyke fit well into this offense?PLUS, the Know Your Foe series continues with one of the big...2024-07-221h 02The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Season Preview Continues - X Factors, Win Probabilities, More Know Your Foe!Send us a textWith the season inching closer, the boys continue previewing the Wisconsin Badgers season. What or who are X Factors on Luke Fickell's team? What makes the difference this season either positively or negatively? Know Your Foe series continues with South Dakota..and that means Alabama Crimson Tide is on the horizon for next week! We examine the schedule and talk through some win probabilities and break down how the Badgers schedule shakes out through the yearFollow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitt...2024-07-151h 04The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Free For All Friday - Listener Questions Live Show!Send us a textRajeev and Justin are back for a Free for all Friday where the guys will take live listener questions and talk about anything that comes up! It's Friday, no agenda, just Badger talk!2024-07-1346 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers 2025 Class Grades! Know Your Foe Kicks off with Western Michigan!Send us a textLuke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team have got quite the recruiting class going for 2025! The boys are back together and will grade the class BY POSITION. Also, who will have the singular biggest impact from this group of potential stars including Hardy Watts, Mason Posa, Logan Powell, Jaimier Scott, and so many more! What position is poised for the best outlook as we look at years ahead?!Our "Know Your Foe" series kicks off on this show with a breakdown of Western Michigan. As the season nears, the boys wil...2024-07-081h 07The Bucky ReportHardy Watts Commits to the Wisconsin Badgers! AJ Blazek and Luke Fickell with Another Massive Win!Send us a textLuke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers recruiting keep the train moving! Hardy Watts, a top Offensive Line prospect commits to Madison! What does this mean for the class and how huge of a win is this? What has AJ Blazek done since he arrived and how good can the O line be in the future? PLUS, the Badgers also land a special teams player, what kind of a difference can he make??Badger247 beat reporter Nick Osen joins the show to break down the Watts recruitment!!SPECIAL GUEST: Nick Osen...2024-07-0232 minThe Bucky ReportNicolas Clayton Commits to Wisconsin Badgers! Team Stats O/U PREDICTIONS!Send us a textLuke Fickell landed yet another recruit in Nicolas Clayton, Edge rusher out of Gainesville, Florida. How does Clayton impact this room and what must Luke Fickell be selling to have already sealed 21 recruits to this ever growing Wisconsin Badgers class. Who can realistically fill the last couple spots in this group?With just under 70 days remaining until the Badgers football season kicks off, the boys give their takes on team stats over/unders! PLUS, we set time aside for listener questions!SPECIAL GUEST: Nick Osen, 247Sports! https://x.com/TheR...2024-06-241h 13The Bucky ReportFriday Free-For-All!!! Listener question live show!Send us a textRajeev is busy with the family and Justin wants to talk Wisconsin Badgers so what do we do? Listener live show! Justin goes over some of the viewer comments from the YouTube comment section to discuss some season projections? Does homefield matter against the Oregon, PSU, or Alabama? And Which is more important total class points or the composite rating?2024-06-2256 minThe Bucky ReportMASON POSA Joins the Show! Wisconsin Badgers Get Massive Recruiting Wins!!Send us a textA benchmark week in the Wisconsin Badgers football program! Luke Fickell and his staff land Mason Posa, Eugene Hilton, Jr, Nizyi Davis, and flip back Torin Pettaway as part of the ever growing 2025 class! The boys are back to break down these recruits and how impactful they will be on this roster. PLUS, MASON POSA joins the show to talk about his game, what he likes about Madison, and so much more! What is the ceiling on this class and what are the realistic expectations moving forward? Rajeev and Justi...2024-06-1758 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Official Visits! Huge Recruiting Weekend Coming Up...WHO WILL WE GET?!Send us a textWith spring ball in the rear view mirror, the focus can move squarely to the 2025 recruiting class. Several weeks of official visits kicks off this weekend when the Wisconsin Badgers will welcome a plethora of young talent to Madison! Can Luke Fickell strike quickly and turn some of these into commitments?? Who are the boys most excited about from this visiting group and who will fit in best with this roster? Listen in to get all the scoop on the men who will be heading to Madison this weekend! Top names include Mason Posa...2024-05-271h 08The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Spring Football in Full Swing! Nick Osen from 247 Sports Joins the ShowSend us a textIt's time to dive into Wisconsin Badgers Football! Luke Fickell and his team are in Spring practice. What observations have been made thus far? What's the Quarterback battle looking like between Tyler Van Dyke, Braedyn Locke, Nick Evers? Who is showing out on defense and moving up the Spring depth chart? Nick Osen from 247Sports joins the show to talk about what he's seen at practice this past week! Rajeev and Justin talk about what they'd like to see in these practices and who might make big leaps!2024-04-0851 minThe Bucky ReportThe Great Debate on Greg Gard! Rajeev vs Justin; IN vs. OUT; Big Flip, Recruiting News & Updates!Send us a textNow that the Wisconsin Badgers Basketball season has officially come to an end, its time for reflection and a massive debate...should Greg Gard still be the coach of this team? Rajeev and Justin sit on opposite sides of this argument. Where do you sit?? Join the show to see which of the guys you agree with. The cases for both sides are laid out and debated on this very polarizing topic within the badger fan base!! PLUS, we are back to talking football once again as Luke Fickell lost a big...2024-03-301h 04The Bucky ReportMarch Madness Special!! How far will the Wisconsin Badgers go? Final 4 PREDICTIONS!Send us a textMarch Madness is here!! Rajeev is back from vacation just in time for the madness. The Wisconsin Badgers go in to the tournament on a bit of a high note. How far can Greg Gard's boys go in the best tournament in the land?? Does this team have the quality to make a Sweet 16 run...or more? After a mid-season slump, the Badgers finished strong to put themselves in a solid position going into the Madness. Will Tyler Wahl, Chucky Hepburn, AJ Storr, and Steven Crowl be able to will this team beyond reason...2024-03-181h 01The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Football 5 must get recruits? Wisconsin goes to Purdue and comes up short.Send us a textRajeev is on vacation and Justin has been left unsupervised so what's a guy to do? Invite Badger 247 Nick Osen to come and talk some Badger football recruiting. We start by recapping the Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue game and take a look into Bucky's Big Ten tournament outlook. We then dive into the top 5 players Wisconsin needs for their 2025 class. Can coach Fickell get it done? 2024-03-1253 minThe Bucky ReportWhat Will the Future of College Sports Look Like? Court Storming Good or Bad for Bball? Whitlow InSend us a textAfter a historic ruling this week, the future of college sports looks even more murky than it did last week! Rajeev and Justin get into the fascinating subject of NIL and how it will shape the NCAA landscape for years to come. Is the NCAA done? It is time for contracts? How will this all affect the Wisconsin Badgers and Luke Fickell? Greg Gard's boys get back on track with a win against Maryland. Tyler Wahl continues to be a steady performer for the team. How will the Badgers do in the las...2024-02-251h 08The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Football Depth Chart Predictions! Badger Bball loses yet again...Defense Anyone?Send us a textSpring footall is closer than you think, and the boys are back to give you their 2024 football depth chart predictions! Who will Luke Fickell select as the top Wideouts, Linebackers, Defensive Lineman, and so much more! Where will Will Pauling, Bryson Green, Trech Kekahuna and the other receivers slot in? Will young lineman like Jamel Howard make an early appearance? Tune in to find out what Rajeev and Justin think! PLUS, yet another February loss for Greg Gard and his team. Even though Chucky Hepburn delivered a strong performance, defense continues to be the ac...2024-02-191h 15The Bucky ReportWTF HAPPENED?! - Wisconsin Badgers Falling Apart; Greg Gard on the Hot Seat?!Send us a textIn what can only be described as the worst conceivable week of the season, the Wisconsin Badgers suffer two huge defeats to the Michigan Wolverines and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Greg Gard's men are falling apart. Veterans Chucky Hepburn, Tyler Wahl, and Steven Crowl can't seem to stop the bleeding, and all of a sudden, what looked like a special season has fallen victim to the moment... The boys give their takes on this horrible week for fans. What comes next? Is Greg Gard on the hot seat? What should our realistic expectations be fo...2024-02-1252 minThe Bucky ReportCollin Hitschler Out! Safety Recruit Cody Haddad In! Wisconsin vs. Indiana Bball Preview!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers lost a huge piece of the coaching staff with Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safties Coach Collin Hitschler now heading to Alabama for a similar role. The boys give their thoughts on that, along with the addition of Cody Haddad to the safety group in 2025. The show is rounded out by doing a quick preview of the basketball game against the Indiana Hoosiers! Tune in for Rajeev and Justin's score predictions!!2024-01-1925 minThe Bucky ReportFickell Strikes Again - Wisconsin Badgers land another LB in the portal. Bball New Years ResolutionsSend us a textThe boys are back from a mini holiday break to talk about a huge transfer portal addition for Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers! Sebastian Cheeks, Linebacker out of North Carolina is heading to Madison. What do Rajeev and Justin like about his film, and what kind of tools will he add to this growing linebacker room?! PLUS, if The Bucky Report could set some new years resolutions for the basketball team, what would they be?? The guys also do a quick look to the bowl game ahead of their full preview this week...2023-12-2940 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Cornerback Recruiting Review 2019-2023Send us a textJustin takes a look at Wisconsin Badgers Cornerback recruiting for the period of 2019-2023. What do the numbers say? Have Mike Tressel, Luke Fickell, and the staff made any changes from what we've seen in the past? What does this first class say about what the future holds? Find out and give it a listen.2023-12-2311 minThe Bucky ReportSigning Day Spectacular! - Wisconsin Badgers officially welcome members of the 2024 class!Send us a textIts National Signing Day and The Bucky Report has you covered! The boys go through all the recruits who made their commitments official on this huge day in the recruiting calendar! Rajeev, Justin, and Ryan talk about what they like and don't like about each recruit, who the Badgers may have missed out on, and go over any Signing Day drama!! Who signed on the dotted line and officially became part of Luke Fickell's new team?! What will happen with Xavier Lucas who is being coveted by Miami as well. We talk about newc...2023-12-211h 02The Bucky ReportPortal Shuffle Rolls On! - Wisconsin Badgers Transfer Portal Talk!! Do we like the new QB?Send us a text The NCAA transfer portal is in full swing! Rajeev and Justin are back to talk about the incomings, the outgoings, who they feel should be targeted, and more! What do the guys think of Tyler Van Dyke?? Was he the best option at QB? PLUS, basketball and volleyball are back in action!2023-12-1426 minThe Bucky ReportDestroyed in the Desert - Wisconsin Badgers vs. Arizona Wildcats, Portal Talk, Volleyball Final FourSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers were beaten down in the desert against the #1 ranked Arizona Wildcats. Caleb Love & co proved to be too much for Chucky Hepburn, AJ Storr, and the rest of the Badgers. Greg Gard's team could have gone 3-0 in the tough stretch but came out 2-1, which is still very respectable! The boys discuss the game, and give updated predictions about the Big Ten season. PLUS, the transfer portal chatter is heating up! What do Rajeev and Justin think will happen and who will Luke Fickell target?! Lastly, the womens volleyball team...2023-12-111h 07The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs Arizona Wildcats 3 BIG THINGS!!!Send us a textRajeev and Justin talk about what the Badgers need to do to come out out of Tucson with a victory. Can the Badgers behind Chucky Hepburn, AJ Storr, and Stephen Crowl continue the dynamic offense? Will John Blackwell continue his impressive play? Can the defense put the screws to a potent Wildcats team?2023-12-0723 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Linebacker Recruiting Review 2019-2023Send us a textJustin takes a look at the linebacker recruiting from the last 5 classes from 2019-2023. What did he find out looking into the data? Do the Badgers need to step up their game? What can Mike Tressel and Matt Mitchell need to focus on? Is there another Nick Herbig or Leo Chenal in the room?2023-12-0211 minThe Bucky ReportWicked Stretch Begins! Wisconsin Badgers begin tough stretch with in-state rival Marquette!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers begin a wicked stretch of games at home against the #3 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. What can Greg Gard's team do against this national championship contender opposition? We discuss the rotation and whether John Blackwell should be getting more minutes. Will the interior defense of Tyler Wahl and Steven Crowl be enough to shut down Oso Ighodaro of Marquette? What do Rajeev and Justin think are other keys to the game and what are their FINAL SCORE PREDICTIONS?! PLUS, Justin talks about kicking off his Recruiting Radar shows with Linebacker being the n...2023-11-3026 minThe Bucky ReportThe Axe Returns Home! Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers. Badgers win Ft. Myers Tip OffSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers beat their rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers to claim back the coveted Paul Bunyan's Axe! Luke Fickell and his team ended the regular season with a bang! Braelon Allen led the Badgers to victory. Tanner Mordecai and Will Pauling also shined in the huge win. The Badgers defense stepped up again led by Hunter Wohler! What kind of game plan did Phil Longo and Mike Tressel draw up. PJ Fleck doesn't get the last laugh this year! PLUS, Greg Gard's men led by Tyler Wahl and John Blackwell get two big win...2023-11-271h 10The Bucky ReportWin Back the Axe! Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers. Predictions with Ryan HaringsSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers travel across the border to play the hated Minnesota Golden Gophers! Rajeev and Justin are joined by Ryan Harings of @LockedonBadgers to do their 3 Big Things going into rivalry weekend! Luke Fickell goes up against PJ Fleck! Can Tanner Mordecai finish off the regular season with a victory? Will we see Will Pauling, Chimere Dike, and Hunter Wohler who are all potentially out with injuries? Will Brealon Allen impose his will and go off against the Minnesota defense? Plus, our FINAL SCORE PREDICTIONS!2023-11-2323 minThe Bucky ReportGoing Bowling..FINALLY! Wisconsin Badgers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers - Freedom Trophy stays in MadisonSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers finally get back in the win column with a victory over Nebraska for the Freedom Trophy. How did Luke Fickell and his men get it done? How huge were the roles of Tanner Mordecai and Braelon Allen? With Hunter Wohler sidelined, who had to step up in the defense? The consecutive bowl streak continues for the Badgers, and we talk about the importance of this achievement. PLUS, Greg Gard's team is back winning as well, what did Rajeev and Justin take from the game.2023-11-201h 08The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Defensive Line Recruiting...Can it be improved?Send us a textJustin takes a quick dive into Wisconsin's Defensive Line recruiting from 2019-2023 and compares it to one of their key rivals Iowa. What did he find? Is this an area that Luke Fickell and Greg Scruggs can elevate? What needs to change to elevate the badgers to a more impressive level?2023-11-1808 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers - The Hunter Wohler Effect: 3 Big Things & Game Predictions!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers are back in action this weekend against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a battle for the Freedom Trophy (which Nebraska has never touched!). We talk about Hunter Wohler's comments after the Northwestern game and discuss what kind of effect we think that will have on the team. What will Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel do to motivate this team and get back in the win column. Who will be the starting QB, Tanner Mordecai or Braedyn Locke? Will Braelon Allen be healthy enough to make a big impact on this...2023-11-1620 minThe Bucky ReportWorst Loss in 25 Years? Wisconsin Badgers lose to Northwestern. Tennessee Volunteers win at KohlSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers suffer yet another crushing defeat, this time to the Northwestern Wildcats. The boys are back to break this down and discuss the state of this program. Is there still faith in Luke Fickell and what he is doing? Who is to blame for this horrible loss. The guys talk about Tanner Mordecai and whether he should be starting. With Braelon Allen and Chimere Dike back, why weren't we more effective offensively? PLUS, the Tennessee Volunteers came into the Kohl Center and got a win. What do Rajeev and Justin think about...2023-11-131h 03The Bucky Report3 Big Things - Double Edition! Wisconsin vs. Northwestern & Wisconsin vs. Tennessee PREDICTIONS!Send us a textThe boys are back with their mid-week 3 BIG THINGS! Rajeev and Justin give their takes on both games this weekend. Will Luke Fickell and the team get back on track against Northwestern? Can Braedyn Locke and Bryson Green connect on big plays, and can Jackson Acker carry the load in the backfield? PLUS, the 9th ranked Tennessee Volunteers head to Madison to take on the 1-0 Badger Basketball team. Can Greg Gard's men earn a huge resume building victory against a top 10 opponent? Will AJ Storr, Chucky Hepburn, Tyler Wahl & the rest o...2023-11-0925 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers - It all went wrong in Bloomington. PLUS! BASKETBALL PREVIEWSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers suffer a horrible and unexpected loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. The guys give all their thoughts on how bad this loss is and what it means for this program. Where do Luke Fickell and Phil Longo go from here to get this offense going? Tanner Mordecai dressed, should he come back in for Braedyn Locke?? How did the absence of Braelon Allen and Chimere Dike affect this game?PLUS! The show takes a more positive turn as the boys do their basketball preview show! How far will the Badger...2023-11-061h 04The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers 2024 Football Schedule Released! Toughest stretch, and way too early Prediction!Send us a textThe 2024 football schedule for the Wisconsin Badgers has been released! How will Luke Fickell and Braedyn Locke do with a tougher big ten conference?! Rajeev is in to share his thoughts on the schedule. What are the easiest and toughest stretches of the season? Do we like the way the schedule is laid out?? And of course.. a WAY too early record prediction!2023-11-0319 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers - 3 Big Things, Predictions, & Basketball Season 3 Big ThingsSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers travel to the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday. How will Luke Fickell and his team respond after the disappointing loss to Ohio St. Is Braedyn Locke ready to carry more of the load and control the game? Without Braelon Allen, who will step up in the backfield? Can Will Pauling and Bryson Green along with the other receivers step up and make big plays? PLUS, IT'S BASKETBALL SEASON! Rajeev and Justin also do 3 Big Things heading into the basketball season! Greg Gard and his team tip off next week. How will the off...2023-11-0225 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio St Buckeyes - Tough loss but progress has been madeSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers suffered a home defeat to the Ohio St Buckeyes. While it was a loss, why doesn't this one sting quite as much? Did we see progress? How did Braedyn Locke and Phil Longo manage the offense? Luke Fickell went against his alma mater and put up quite a good fight. We discuss Braelon Allen's injury and what impact it has on the team. What are our predictions for the remainder of the season?2023-10-301h 02The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio St Buckeyes - The Bucky Report's 3 Big Things & Final Score Predictions!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers host the mighty Ohio St Buckeyes this Saturday night! Rajeev and Justin give their final score predictions and talk about the 3 Big Things the Badgers need to do to get the job done. How will Braedyn Locke perform on the big stage under the lights? Luke Fickell faces his old team. Can Phil Longo and Mike Tressel draw up the perfect game plan to upset the Buckeyes? Will Braelon Allen be able to run on this great Ohio St defense?2023-10-2625 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - Badgers Grind out Tough Victory to Keep West AliveSend us a textRajeev and Justin are back to discuss the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini football game! and the amazing comeback led by Braedyn Locke and Braelyn Allen! How did Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel coach the team to a much needed win to keep the west division alive. The boys also preview the huge matchup in Madison next week against the Ohio St Buckeyes and the upcoming basketball season!2023-10-2359 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: The Bucky Report 3 BIG THINGSSend us a textThe boys are back to give their thoughts on this weeks big matchup as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. What are the keys to the game? Will Braedyn Locke be able to take a step and lead a struggling Badger offense? What can Phil Longo do to help make the game easier for him? Who needs to step up to get the badgers back on track? After debilitating lose to the Iowa Hawkeyes can the Badgers get back off the mat? Find out if Luke Fickell can get things...2023-10-1924 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes - Badgers Suffer Crushing DefeatSend us a textWisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes - We discuss the painful loss the Badgers suffered and discuss the current state of the Big Ten West. What happened in this game where Tanner Mordecai got hurt and the Badgers simply could not score a touchdown. Where do Luke Fickell & Co go from here to salvage a great season? How did the Iowa Defense including DeJean and Castro dominate?2023-10-161h 02The Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: The Bucky Report's 3 BIG THINGS!Send us a textRajeev and Justin are back for their weekly 3 Big Things! The boys get into the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes rivalry game and what they think it will take for the Badgers to get the victory! What do Tanner Mordecai, Brealon Allen, and the Wide Receiving corps need to do to get past Cooper DeJean and the Iowa Hawkeyes' tough defense. The boys give their final score predictions heading into the game that will likely decide who wins the Big Ten West Division!2023-10-1223 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights - Game Rewind, Weekly Superlatives, State of Season!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers faced off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. We review the game and discuss grades for Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel. We also discuss Tanner Mordecai and his unique ability to make key plays. We also discuss Braelon Allen, as well as WR's Chimere Dike, Bryson Green, Will Pauling, and more!!!2023-10-091h 05The Bucky ReportThe Bucky Report - Wisconsin Badgers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights 3 BIG THINGS!!!Send us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers prepare for their game with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Coming out the the bye week does Phil Longo have the offense and Tanner Mordecai primed and ready to roll? Will Braelon Allen run wild? Has Mike Tressel figured out how to tighten up a run defense that looked a bit leaky against Purdue? What do Rajeev and Justin think is in store for us this Saturday in Madison as they Badgers prepare for homecoming? Find out when Rajeev and Justin discuss their 3 BIG THINGS!!!If you enjoy the...2023-10-0516 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers Season Predictions, Positional & Coaching Grades, Bye Week DiscussionSend us a textWisconsin Badgers had their Bye week. We discuss the Coaches and Players/positions. Where do Justin and Rajeev think Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel grade out with the first third of the season now in the past. Who is our Offensive MVP, will it be Tanner Mordecai, Braelon Allen, or someone else?? The great Ryan Harings joins the show as we have our first tri-pod on The Bucky Report. If you enjoy the show, subscribe to our YouTube Channel @TheBuckyReport Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBuck...2023-10-021h 16The Bucky ReportThe Bucky Report 3 Big Things - Wisconsin Badgers Bye WeekSend us a textThe Wisconsin Badgers Football program is going into their bye week. Rajeev and Justin discuss the 3 Big Things they would love to see get cleaned up before the Badgers play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. What do these fans think Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel need to focus on to get the Badgers ready for the second part of this season. Follow us on Twitter @TheBuckyReport2023-09-2818 minThe Bucky ReportWisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Game Rewind, Weekly Superlatives, Big Ten RoundupSend us a textWe review the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Friday night football game! The Badgers have won 17 consecutive meetings against the Boilermakers. Led by Tanner Mordecai, Braelon Allen, and Chimere Dike, the Wisconsin offense started fast and quickly led 21-3. Purdue's Hudson Card led a short-lived comeback but couldn't beat the Phil Longo offense, and Mike Tressel defense. Luke Fickell and his team are now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play heading in to the bye week!2023-09-251h 08The Bucky ReportThe Bucky Report PremierSend us a textWelcome to The Bucky Report! We launch our brand new podcast in this short teaser episode and discuss 3 big things going into the night game at Purdue!The Bucky Report will be a weekly podcast about all things Wisconsin Badgers. Follow us on twitter at @thebuckyreport2023-09-2020 min