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Can the Badgers Football Staff ALIGN Talent to PRODUCE Big Results in 2026? YOUR QUESTIONS! Wisconsin Badgers face mounting expectations and skepticism as Ryan Harings confronts criticisms of his season projections—is six wins truly “too pessimistic” for a program craving a resurgence? With Colton Joseph at quarterback and key offseason portal additions, the Badgers’ challenge lies in aligning new talent, solving the quarterback triangle, and identifying emerging stars like Posa and Cooper. Is seven wins the new benchmark for success given a favorable schedule missing powerhouses like Ohio State and Michigan? From football futures to hoops insights, Ryan Harings breaks down Braden Carrington’s defensive prowess, debates the impact of Blackwell and Austin Rapp, and spotlights Nolan Winter’s surprising MVP credentials. The episode features passionate listener pushback, strategic analysis of coaching changes—including the arrival of offensive line coach Mateos—and bold takes on lineup, depth at the 4 spot, and bowl eligibility. Don’t miss this candid, metrics-driven assessment of Wisconsin’s roadmap to reclaiming Big Ten relevancy. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers "Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)" 
 

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