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The Jump Around

It"s the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.

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Ep. 75 - NICK BOYD IS THAT DUDE...The Best Wisconsin...

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2026/02/24

Nick Boyd is playing like one of the best guards in college basketball.After Wisconsin’s 84-71 win over Iowa, Boyd nearly posted the first Badgers triple-double since Ethan Happ — finishing with 27 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds as he and Austin Rapp exploded late to put the Hawkeyes away. On this episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down: Is Nick Boyd the most electric Badger since Frank Kaminsky? Where does Boyd rank among Wisconsin’s best transfers? Are the Badgers peaking at the

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Ep. 73 - Is Wisconsin a REAL Sweet 16 Team? Badgers...

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2026/02/12

Wisconsin basketball just made a statement.After a controversial loss at Indiana, the Badgers responded by knocking off #8 Illinois in overtime — adding it to a growing list of HUGE road wins, including #2 Michigan. But here’s the real question: 👉 Is Wisconsin more likely to make the Sweet 16… or MISS the tournament entirely? We break down: Wisconsin’s tournament ceiling What the Illinois win really means Joe Lunardi & CBS seeding projections Whether this team is built for March Greg

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54:08

Ep. 72 - COACHING vs RECRUITING... What’s Gone Wrong...

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2026/02/12

On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we dig into the decline of Badgers in the NFL, the lack of Wisconsin players in the Super Bowl, and what it says about the direction of the football and basketball programs. We break down NFL Draft results since 2020, examine Luke Fickell’s record and recruiting, and ask the tough question: 👉 Is Wisconsin’s recent struggle about recruiting, coaching, or something deeper? We also turn the focus to Greg Gard and Wisconsin basketball, looking at NCAA Tournament

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37:18

Ep. 71 - Wisconsin’s 2026 Football Schedule Is OUT —...

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2026/01/29

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 football schedule is officially here, and it raises a big question — is this finally the year Wisconsin takes a real step forward?On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we break down every game on the Badgers’ schedule, debate whether this is the easiest path to 8 wins in years, and discuss what it all means for Luke Fickell and the program moving forward. 🔹 Full 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule Breakdown 🔹 Is this an 8-win team… or are expectations too high? 🔹

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35:04

Luke Fickell BREAKS DOWN Wisconsin Badgers NIL,...

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2026/01/22

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell joined Wilde & Tausch this morning — and The Jump Around is spending the entire show reacting to his most revealing comments yet.-Jim, Pablo, and Riley break down Fickell’s candid thoughts on: -Wisconsin’s aggressive but disciplined transfer portal approach -Why he never wants NIL to just be about money -Agents setting “markets” that may not be real -Why this era has no rules and demands constant adaptability -Building culture through honesty, relationships,

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49:01

Ep. 69 - ARE WE BACK? Badgers Basketball Surges, Luke...

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2026/01/15

Momentum is finally building in Madison — and The Jump Around breaks it all down.On today’s episode of Wisconsin’s Badgers-dedicated show, we ask the big question: are the Badgers actually back? After a stunning turnaround on the hardwood and renewed frustration on the football side, there’s plenty to unpack. 🏀 Wisconsin Basketball: Are We Back? Three straight wins following the Purdue blowout Victories over UCLA, #2 Michigan, and Minnesota John Blackwell’s buzzer-beater — signature moment or

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Ep. 68 - Does Wisconsin’s Portal Class Make You...

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2026/01/09

Wisconsin is making serious noise in the transfer portal, and one of the Badgers’ rising stars believes it’s only the beginning 👀🏈 Star LB Mason Posa joins The Jump Around and delivers a powerful message to players considering Wisconsin Badgers — including why this roster can compete for the College Football Playoff. We also break down: 🔁 Wisconsin’s HOT start in the transfer portal (21 incoming transfers) ⭐ Big-name additions like QB Colton Joseph, RB Abu Sama III, and CB Bryce West 🤔 Is

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19:13

EXTRA: Badgers Are HEATING UP in the Portal:...

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2026/01/09

Wisconsin’s transfer portal run keeps rolling, and The Jump Around is here to break it all down. The Badgers now sit with the No. 8 transfer portal class in the country (per 247Sports) after adding even more talent, including offensive lineman Blake Cherry from Arkansas and cornerback Bryce West from Ohio State. On this episode, Jim, Pablo, & Riley dive into: 🔄 Wisconsin’s explosive start in the transfer portal 📈 Moving into the top-8 nationally in portal rankings 🧱 Blake Cherry (Arkansas)

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44:42

EXTRA - Final Four Volleyball Preview! Wisconsin vs...

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2025/12/19

It’s Final Four night in Kansas City, and The Jump Around Extra is here with a full-throttle Wisconsin Volleyball preview ahead of the Badgers’ NCAA Semifinal showdown vs. Kentucky!Hosted by Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch, this volleyball-only special dives into every storyline, every matchup, and every high-stakes moment as Wisconsin chases another national title. We’re joined throughout the show by the voices of Wisconsin Volleyball: 🎙 Jesse Nelson — studio anchor, Wisconsin Volleyball Radio

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41:05

Ep. 67 - Wisconsin Goes BIG in NIL: Badger Athlete...

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2025/12/18

A massive day of Wisconsin news on The Jump Around, and we’ve got a loaded show — including 2021 National Champion and Badgers volleyball star Devyn Robinson LIVE at 1 PM, plus an exclusive interview with Social House Vodka following their new partnership with Wisconsin Athletics. We kick things off at 12:30 PM with the biggest headline of the day: 💰 Wisconsin’s New NIL Department: Badger Athlete Partners Wisconsin officially launches Badger Athlete Partners, a full-service NIL agency under

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25:35

EXTRA - Inside Wisconsin Wrestling: Chris Bono Talks...

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2025/12/18

Wisconsin Badgers head wrestling coach Chris Bono joins Riley Jauch and The Jump Around Extra for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of Wisconsin Wrestling, the challenges of the NIL and transfer portal era, and what it takes to build a sustainable championship culture in the Big Ten. Coach Bono discusses: Wisconsin’s 5–0 start and goals heading into Big Ten play How the Badgers can close the gap on Penn State, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska Why development, not the portal,

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42:37

Ep. 66 - Wisconsin Football Makes First Big Offseason...

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2025/12/11

A massive week in Wisconsin sports means a loaded episode of The Jump Around.We kick things off with Clip of the Week, reacting to Tarek Saleh's claim that Tulane and JMU’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff is “ruining college football.” Do you agree? And if not Tulane or JMU—who should have made the CFP? Then, the Wisconsin Twitter Portal heats up with Luke Fickell making his first major offseason move: hiring offensive line coach Eric Mateos away from Arkansas while parting ways with AJ

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Ep. 65 - Wisconsin Badgers CLARITY After 4–8 Finish,...

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2025/12/08

The Wisconsin Badgers closed their season with a 17-7 loss to Minnesota, dropping the Axe for the fourth time in the last five meetings and finishing the year at 4-8, their worst record since 1995. With back-to-back losing seasons under Luke Fickell, fans are searching for answers. On this week’s edition of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge & Pablo Iglesias break down everything from the rivalry disappointment to what Wisconsin needs to fix heading into 2025. We cover: 🪓 Another Axe Game loss — What

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44:39

Ep. 64 - ARE THE BADGERS BACK? Wisconsin Dominates...

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2025/11/25

The Badgers are BACK… or are they?Wisconsin football rolled No. 21 Illinois 27–10 behind a breakout performance from Darrion Dupree, who ripped off an 84-yard touchdown, and Darryl Peterson, who dominated with three sacks and took home Big Ten Player of the Week honors. In this week’s edition of The Jump Around, we break down everything you need to know heading into Axe Week as Wisconsin prepares for its rivalry showdown against Minnesota. Luke Fickell kept his press conference simple, respect the

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Ep. 63 - Wisconsin Badgers Back To Reality After...

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2025/11/18

After a promising first half, the Wisconsin Badgers ran out of gas against #2 Indiana, falling 31-7, and Luke Fickell’s postgame message was clear: the team needs a killer instinct. On this week’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down the latest on the Badgers’ offense, the future of Carter Smith at quarterback, and where the program stands heading into matchups with Illinois and Minnesota. 🏈 Topics This Week: Fickell’s “killer instinct” message & reaction to the Indiana loss

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44:43

Ep. 62 - Are the Wisconsin Badgers BACK Under Luke...

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2025/11/12

The Badgers finally did it — Wisconsin football earned its first ranked win under Luke Fickell (and first since 2021) with a gritty 13-10 victory over Washington.On today’s episode of The Jump Around, the crew breaks down what the win means for the direction of the program and whether it signals a genuine turning point for Fickell’s first era in Madison. 🏈 Topics This Week: How Wisconsin’s defense — led by Cooper Catalano & Mason Posa — carried the day Carter Smith’s performance and whether

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52:52

Ep. 61 - Is Carter Smith THE ANSWER at QB for the...

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2025/11/06

The Wisconsin Badgers offense has hit rock bottom — ranked 125th in passing and near the bottom of the Power Four. With Carter Smith rumored to start at quarterback, The Jump Around crew debates whether Luke Fickell should hand the keys to the freshman and start planning for the future.NBC’s Nicole Auerbach joins the show to give her national perspective on the Badgers, the growing pains of Fickell’s first seasons, and how Wisconsin fits into the modern college football landscape. Plus: 🏈 Could

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Ep. 60 - Wisconsin Donor DEFENDS Luke Fickell and...

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2025/10/30

It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around! Today, they discuss Wisconsin football super-donor Ted Kellner standing by Luke Fickell and Chris McIntosh despite the Badgers’ struggles... should fans trust the process? They break down Kellner’s comments from Jim Polzin’s BadgerExtra article, debate the future of Wisconsin football, and tackle the big questions: Should the Badgers recruit more in-state talent? What’s the truth about the NIL and transfer portal changes coming next

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Ep. 59 - Is Luke Fickell Still an Outsider as a...

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2025/10/23

It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around! Today, they discuss the feeling that Luke Fickell still seems like an outsider in the state of Wisconsin despite it being year three of his tenure. They also try to hammer down what the bigger issue is with Badgers football right now: the NIL/recruiting or the coaching itself? UW seems to answer that question differently than most... Riley takes the fellas into the Wisconsin Twitter Portal with some broader questions about college football and

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EXTRA - Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh SUPPORTS Luke...

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2025/10/20

It’s Pablo Iglesias & Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around EXTRA! Today, they discuss the hopeless state of Wisconsin Badgers football and the letter of support that AD Chris McIntosh sent out to Badgers fans and alumni this morning. It seems like Fickell is sticking around for at least the rest of the season... what does that mean for the Wisconsin football program?

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