The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast
A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin
Episodes
Wisconsin stayed busy in the transfer portal adding four more guys since Friday. Zach and Jesse discuss them, including wide receiver Malachi Coleman. Then they introduce the other QB the Badgers signed in Deuce Adams, explain what happened with CB Omillio Agard, talk about the commitment of TE Korz Loken and a little Overreaction, er No?
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Wisconsin got one of their own back from the transfer portal on Thursday. Zach and Jesse discuss what brought Eugene Hilton Jr back to Madison, the latest portal additions and what coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry had to say about the entire transfer portal process.
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Wisconsin is keeping busy in the transfer portal and now has 18 commits. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest haul, including three cornerbacks. They also get into Joe Brunner's decision to enter the portal and finish his career elsewhere. They close the show by answering a ton of listener questions.
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Wisconsin was active over the weekend in the transfer portal, adding 10 new players. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to talk about about what the Badgers are getting in those guys, including RB Abu Sama and linebacker Jon Jon Kamara. They also discuss the areas where more guys are needed.
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Wisconsin has its starting quarterback for 2026. Old Dominion's Colton Joseph signed with the Badgers on Sunday. Zach and Jesse discuss his recruitment, what he brings to the table and what it says that Wisconsin landed its top option at the position.
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The transfer portal will open on Friday. Zach and Jesse talk about the latest news, including Billy Edwards Jr leaving and the importance of landing a new quarterback ASAP. The guys also get into RB coach Devon Spalding heading to Michigan State and they tackle a ton of listener questions.
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The number of players leaving Wisconsin increased this week with Eugene Hilton Jr and Dilin Jones hitting the portal. Zach and Jesse discuss the moves and some big picture thoughts on the QB and WR rooms. They also get into the addition of CB coach Robert Steeples and more.
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Wisconsin has a new offensive line coach. Zach and Jesse discuss what Eric Mateos had to say when he met the media, including his assertion that he's never failed anywhere he's been. The guys also hit on the latest transfer portal news.
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The trickle of players entering the transfer portal continued Monday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the latest addition, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and its impact on Wisconsin's defense. They also hit on tight end Lance Mason's court case that could allow him to play in 2026 and the departure of Ethan Russo from the recruiting department.
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It was a busy Wednesday for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse are back to talk about the Badgers moving on from OL coach AJ Blazek, hiring former Arkansas OL coach Eric Mateos and wide receiver Trech Kekahuna is back in the transfer portal.
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It's transfer portal season for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss some of the guys leaving Wisconsin, while also getting into some potential quarterback targets. They also talk about Mason Posa earning All-Big Ten honors and the Pitt game for 2026 being canceled.
AJ Blazek was relieved of his duties as Wisconsin's OL coach. It happened after we got done recording (per usual) but Zach hits on it before the show begins.
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It was National Signing Day on Wednesday and Wisconsin got signatures from 12 players, but it was the guy that didn't sign -- Amari Latimer -- that ended up stealing the headlines. Zach and Jesse discuss what happened there, and also talk about the guys that did sign. Then the focus turns to Luke Fickell's comments on investing and where the Badgers need to invest the most. They close with their Champ Week picks.
The first National Signing Day is Wednesday. Zach and Jesse discuss what the 2026 class could look like with some late adds and potentially late losses. The guys also get into what the Badgers are getting in quarterback Ryan Hopkins. Then they hit on some transfer portal topics, including positions of need and guys Wisconsin would least like to lose.
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Wisconsin went on the road and fell 17-7 to Minnesota to end its season. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Gophers, including another anemic offensive performance. Then the guys get into what the offseason could hold for Luke Fickell and the Badgers.
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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.
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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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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 make their Week 13 picks.
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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?
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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.
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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. They close with their Week 12 picks.
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