Wisconsin wants its freshmen football players to enroll early. Here's why

Badgers writer Mark Stewart on UW quarterback transfer Colton Joseph What should Badgers fans know about transfer-portal quarterback Colton Joseph? Mark Stewart discusses on the Terrace View podcast. Wisconsin's football program is increasingly relying on the transfer portal, with nearly a quarter of the 2026 roster coming from transfers.Head coach Luke Fickell expects high school recruits to contribute as freshmen, making early enrollment in January crucial for development.Twelve of the fourteen high school players signed in December have enrolled early for the winter semester to begin offseason work. MADISON – Head coach Luke Fickell and his staff are assembling a roster for the 2026...