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Extra: Wisconsin Football Is Entering a NEW ERA… Are...

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2026/10/05

Wisconsin football is starting to feel different. Are Badgers fans ready to jump back in?Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch discuss the excitement surrounding Wisconsin football after its recent run of success and whether the Badgers are entering a new era of Wisconsin football. Riley believes now is the time for Wisconsin fans to jump back in, especially with the Badgers showing they have what it takes to compete and with massive opportunities against UCLA and USC still ahead. He also wants Camp

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Ep. 106: Wisconsin Beat Penn State: Moment or...

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2026/10/01

Wisconsin shocked No. 13 Penn State 24–20 in Happy Valley. But was it just a moment—or the beginning of a movement?On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge, Riley Jauch, and Matt Lepay react to Wisconsin's massive upset at Penn State and debate whether the Badgers have finally taken a meaningful step forward under Luke Fickell. The Badgers are now 3–1, and the energy around the program is higher than it has been during the Fickell era. But can Wisconsin build on the Penn State win, or

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22:10

Extra: Wisconsin Football Just Changed the...

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2026/09/29

Wisconsin football just pulled off one of the biggest wins of the Luke Fickell era. But was the 24-20 comeback over Penn State a turning point — or just a great Saturday?Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin's incredible comeback against Penn State and break down what the win means for the Badgers moving forward. Wisconsin trailed by 10 with just over eight minutes remaining before scoring 14 points in the final 3:30 to steal the victory. Colton Joseph struggled for much of the

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44:24

Inside Wisconsin Football With Mason Posa & Cooper...

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2026/09/24

Wisconsin Badgers linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano join Riley Jauch for the debut episode of The Jump Around: Roommates Edition, going inside Badgers football, their life as roommates and everything that happens away from Camp Randall. Fresh off Wisconsin’s 54-10 win over Eastern Michigan, Posa breaks down his first career interception while Catalano takes us inside his 10-yard scoop-and-score touchdown. The roommates explain how they've grown as linebackers, what they’ve learned from the

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51:37

Ep. 104: Wisconsin Spends $30M on Football… So What...

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2026/09/17

Wisconsin football is reportedly spending around $27–31 million on its roster. So what should Badgers fans expect in return?On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down Wisconsin's place among the Power 4 in roster spending and ask what that investment should mean for the Badgers' 2026 season. We also welcome former Wisconsin safety Collin Wilder back to the show to discuss the Badgers' start to the season, what gives him hope that this team can be better than

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26:25

Extra: The BIGGEST Problem With Luke Fickell at...

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2026/09/15

Wisconsin football is 1-1, but The Jump Around crew has some serious questions after the Badgers' uneven performance against Western Illinois.The defense and special teams deserve plenty of credit, but the biggest concerns are on offense — particularly Colton Joseph, the running game and Wisconsin's ability to find consistency. Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch discuss Joseph's accuracy, his ability to stay healthy while using his legs and why his performance could ultimately define Wisconsin's ceiling

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54:07

Ep. 103: Montee Ball on Wisconsin Football + Aaron...

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2026/09/10

Montee Ball joins The Jump Around to discuss Wisconsin football following the Badgers’ loss to Notre Dame, his thoughts on the 2026 team, areas that need improvement, and which Wisconsin running back he’s most excited to watch.We’ll also welcome former Wisconsin and Western Illinois running back Aaron Stecker ahead of Saturday’s matchup. Stecker shares his experience playing for both programs and discusses the upcoming game. Plus, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch reacts to Barry Alvarez’s comments on

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Ep. 102: Can Wisconsin Pull Off ANOTHER Lambeau Upset...

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2026/09/03

Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame at Lambeau Field is finally here. Can the Badgers pull off another historic upset?On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge, Riley Jauch, & Matt Lepay get you ready for Sunday's Wisconsin–Notre Dame season opener with matchup analysis, game superlatives, a flashback to Wisconsin's unforgettable 2016 upset, and insight from former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. We'll debate: 🏈 Notre Dame Superlatives Who will be the first Badger to perform the Lambeau

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53:21

Ep. 101: Wisconsin's 2026 Schedule: Notre Dame & the...

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2026/08/27

Which game could make or break Wisconsin's 2026 football season?On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 schedule and hand out our biggest game-day superlatives. From the best win and worst loss to the biggest trap game and potential season killer, which matchup will ultimately define Wisconsin's season? We also discuss: • Wisconsin's 2026 schedule from top to bottom • The best win on the Badgers' schedule • The worst potential

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63:57

Ep. 100 - Why Wisconsin Football's Offense Is BETTER...

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2026/08/20

Wisconsin football fans saw one rough open practice and immediately hit the panic button 🚨—but is the concern actually justified? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch push back on the doom and gloom surrounding the Badgers offense and explain why the talent, depth and upside look **significantly different in 2026**.How much better can Colton Joseph and the offense be? Could Wisconsin realistically win **8 or 9 games** if everything clicks? 👀 And with major investment in the roster, how high should

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Ep. 99 Is 8 Wins Enough to Save Luke Fickell at...

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2026/08/13

Is 8 wins enough for Luke Fickell to keep his job at Wisconsin?There is renewed excitement around Wisconsin football heading into the 2026 season. The Badgers have a revamped roster, expanded resources, an easier schedule, and a quarterback in Colton Joseph who believes this offense can create more explosive plays and score a lot of points. But after two difficult seasons, is that enough for Luke Fickell to turn things around? On this episode of The Jump Around, Riley Jauch and Jesse Nelson

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Ep. 98 Has Wisconsin Finally Caught Up in College...

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2026/08/06

Wisconsin football has officially unveiled the new Kellner Family Athletic Center. Is this proof the Badgers are finally catching up in the modern era of college football?On this episode of The Jump Around, Riley Jauch shares his firsthand experience touring Wisconsin's brand-new football facility and discusses what it means for the future of the program. We also discuss: 🏈 Wisconsin unveils the Kellner Family Athletic Center 🏈 How important elite facilities are in today's college football

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Ep. 96 Chris Orr wants to see Wisconsin football...

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2026/07/22

Former Wisconsin standout linebacker, Chris Orr, joins Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch on The Jump Around! Orr has moved around since his days in Madison and currently is in Kansas City working as an assistant coach for the Chiefs, but he still loves his Badgers! Orr shares what he likes to see from the current linebacker duo in Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano continuing the great linebacker tradition at Wisconsin. But he feels like the Badgers need to be back in the conversation of competing in the Big

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Ep. 95 Wisconsin's New OL Coach Has a Plan to Bring...

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2026/07/16

Can Wisconsin football become OLineU again?On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch sit down with new Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos to discuss why he came to Madison, his relationship with offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, and his vision for rebuilding one of college football's most respected position groups. We also discuss: Takeaways from Wisconsin basketball's open practice Which newcomers stood out the most Our Top 5 defensive instant-impact players for

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Ep. 94 Shawn Eichorst Compared Wisconsin to Texas…...

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2026/07/09

Shawn Eichorst has officially taken over as Wisconsin's athletic director — and his first public comments are already generating debate. On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Eichorst's introductory press conference, including his comparison of Wisconsin to Texas and what his vision could mean for the future of Badger athletics. In this episode: Shawn Eichorst's introductory press conference Why he compared Wisconsin to Texas Is that comparison inspiring or

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Ep. 93 Wisconsin Officially Hires Shawn Eichorst…...

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2026/07/02

Wisconsin has officially named Shawn Eichorst as its next athletic director. Was this the right move for the future of Badger athletics? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin's biggest offseason decision and discuss what the hire means for football, basketball, NIL, and the future of the athletic department. In this episode: Our reaction to Wisconsin officially hiring Shawn Eichorst Why the fan reaction has been so mixed What Eichorst's track record

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EXTRA: Wisconsin Hiring Shawn Eichorst! | New Badgers...

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2026/06/30

The Jump Around is LIVE on ESPN Madison reacting to reports that Shawn Eichorst is expected to become Wisconsin's next Director of Athletics. Jim Rutledge & Riley Jauch are on the air! What does the reported hire mean for the future of Wisconsin football, Luke Fickell, Badgers basketball, NIL, revenue sharing, and the direction of the athletic department? Eichorst is a Wisconsin native and former Badgers deputy athletic director under Barry Alvarez who later served as athletic director at Miami and

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Ep. 92 🏈 Will Notre Dame Make or Break Wisconsin’s...

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2026/06/29

The Wisconsin Badgers open the 2026 season with one of their biggest challenges in years: a showdown against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field for the 2026 Shamrock Series. On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down whether the Shamrock Series matchup could set the tone for Wisconsin’s entire season and what the Badgers need to show against a national title contender to leave fans optimistic. We also discuss: Why Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame is such a pivotal opener Whether

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Ep. 91 BOLD Badgers Predictions -- Is Wisconsin...

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2026/06/24

Can Wisconsin football exceed expectations in 2026? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Phil Steele’s latest preseason preview and discuss why he believes the Badgers are poised for a major improvement this season. From projected offensive production to quarterback Colton Joseph’s outlook, we break down whether Wisconsin fans should share that optimism. In this episode: Phil Steele’s predictions for Wisconsin football Whether averaging around 27 points per

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Ep. 90 Wisconsin Recruiting Is SURGING… Should Badger...

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2026/06/17

Wisconsin football is on a recruiting heater.The Badgers have added several key commitments to their 2027 recruiting class and now sit among the top-ranked classes in the country. Is this a sign that Luke Fickell's vision is finally taking shape, or are recruiting rankings less important in the transfer portal era? On this episode of The Jump Around with Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch, we discuss: • Whether the NCAA still has any real power in college athletics • The latest ruling involving college

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