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A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin

It's a make-or-break season for plenty of coaches and players at Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse discuss the ones they think are under the most pressure, including coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. The guys also get into what an assistant Big Ten coach had to say about Fickell and the Badgers in a recent magazine article. They close by talking about what Wisconsin should be looking for in a new athletic director. The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits. Brennan's Market - Experience Taste Everyday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Wisconsin on a break following spring practice, the guys delve into some spring ball superlatives, including who the best freshmen and transfers were. They also hit on the news the Badgers will open under the lights against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Then they are joined by new Director of Football Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing to discuss his new role and why it's important. They close with how you would use your money to help the program if you were a billionaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring practice is in the books for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position breaking down what they saw over the 15 practices, including surprises and where several position battles stand. The guys close with listener questions, including whether what the guys saw in spring changes their outlook for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's offense put together one of its strongest scrimmages of the Luke Fickell era on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right for QBs Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins, WR Jaylon Domingeaux's big day, TE Grant Stec's standout plays, the running of RB Bryan Jackson, some guys that made an impact on defense and more. They also hit on the Badgers getting shutout in the 2026 NFL Draft and more on the commitment of 2027 QB Jack SorgiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin landed its quarterback in the 2027 class. Zach and Jesse discuss the breaking news that legacy Jack Sorgi committed to the Badgers and what it means for the class. The guys also give the latest updates from spring practice and talk about what interim AD Marcus Sedberry had to say when he met the media for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True freshman QB Ryan Hopkins is turning heads at Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse discuss how Hopkins has forced his way up the depth chart and some of the plays that have helped him. The guys also get into some wide receivers that stood out Thursday, improvements in the run game and the defense coming up with some big plays. The guys close with a bunch of listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's athletic department is going to look much different moving forward with the departure of Chris McIntosh. Zach and Jesse discuss the move of McIntosh to the Big Ten office, his legacy at Wisconsin, the impact of the move on football coach Luke Fickell, the man taking over as interim AD Marcus Sedberry and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's new starting quarterback met the media for the first time. Zach and Jesse discuss what Colton Joseph had to say, including how he's adjusting to Madison, why he chose the Badgers, how he sees himself as the next Zach Wilson and much more. The guys also give their thoughts on the fifth practice of spring and talk about in-state recruiting in the wake of Kingston Allen's commitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is off this week for spring break but there is still plenty to talk about. Zach and Jesse discuss three more commitments in the class of 2027, including 4-star priority commit Cole Reiter. Then new running backs coach Jayden Everett joins the show followed by the guys answering a ton of listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the offense was humming on Tuesday, the defense reasserted itself on Thursday in a practice that featured a ton of third-down work. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw inside Camp Randall Stadium, including some edge guys standing out and the first fracas of camp. The guys also get into what DC Mike Tressel had to say about his group entering his fourth season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.