Bucky's 5th Quarter: For Wisconsin Badgers Fans

On today’s show, we’ve got a loaded episode to send you into the holiday weekend. To start, we talk about Wisconsin basketball’s impressive upset win over the Houston Cougars at the Maui Invitational. In our conversation, we talk about what we took from the victory and our impressions of what has been a solid start for this Wisconsin hoops squad. In the second half of the show, we dive into all things Wisconsin/Minnesota to get you ready for the Battle for the Axe. In our conversation, we talk about how we think the offense will attack a strong Gopher defense and how the Wisconsin defense will respond after last week's performance. Later on, we get into our key players and eventually give our score predictions for this huge Big Ten contest. To round out the show we are joined by Andy York of The Daily Gopher to get an insider’s look at the strengths and weaknesses of Minnesota this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a whole lot to discuss to start your Thanksgiving week. First, we recap the Badgers opening round comeback win over Texas A&M in the Maui Invitational. After that, we discuss what we hope to see from the Badgers in their second contest from Vegas. Later on, we dive into a recap of all things Wisconsin/Nebraska. In our conversation, we once again rave about the strong performance of running back Braelon Allen to get things started. After that, we talk about the Wisconsin defensive struggle against the Huskers, the Wisconsin passing performance once again performing well, the special teams' impact, and more. To finish things of we talk a little football recruiting with some breaking news during the show as linebacker Aidan Vaughn announced his committment to the Badgers. Enjoy! Programming note: Our second episode of the week will be out on Wednesday morning so you can enjoy listening anytime over your holiday break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a whole lot to get to covering all things Nebraska/Wisconsin. To start, we hit on how we think the Wisconsin offense will attack what seems to be an improved Nebraska defense. After that, we break down what we expect to see from the Badger defense against the mobile Adrian Martinez. Later on, we dive into the key matchups and players to watch in this contest before giving our score prediction for an important Big Ten West contest. In the latter part of the show, we are joined by Jon Johnston of Corn Nation to get a deeper dive into all things Nebraska. In our conversation, Jon gives a passionate rant in regards to his feelings about Scott Frost and much more. This is one you don’t want to miss! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to discuss on both the basketball and football fronts. To start, we hop into some football news as the Badgers picked up a commitment from 3-star linebacker/defensive end Tristan Monday out of Arizona. After that, we dive into some basketball talk and discuss what we learned about Wisconsin basketball coming off of their first loss of the season against Providence. Overall, despite the loss, we think there are some positives to glean from a hard-fought contest. Later on, we recap another dominating performance on the football side as the Badgers blew the doors off of Northwestern this past Saturday. In our conversation, we talk about the development of Graham Mertz, rave about Braelon Allen, and once again praise a dominating effort by the Wisconsin defense. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to as we talk hoops and football to send you into the weekend. To start, we recap Wisconsin Men’s Basketball win over St. Francis (BK). In our conversation, we talk about what stood out and who impressed us in the season opener. After that, we dive into our traditional game preview as Wisconsin football gets ready for Northwestern. To start, we talk about how Wisconsin’s offense will look to attack a struggling Northwestern defense. After that, we ponder if the defensive results will be much of the same that we’ve seen all season. Later, we get into our key matchups and score predictions for this Big Ten West contest. To finish things out we are joined by Dan Olinger of Inside NU to get an insider’s perspective on what has transpired at Northwestern this season. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a packed show as we talk some football and basketball! To start the show we recap the Badgers dominating performance over Rutgers. In our discussion, we talk about the strong offensive output, another dominating defensive performance, and which reserves stood out as we got a good look at a lot of them on Saturday! In the back half of the show, we discuss some Wisconsin Men’s Basketball as the Badgers get ready to tip off their season Tuesday evening. In our conversation, we start by talking about the overall expectations of the season and where we think the Badgers will finish in the Big Ten. After that, we discuss the expected rotation for the season opener, and forecast who we think will lead in various statistical categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to as the Badgers prep for their contest with Rutgers. To start, we discuss the recent preferred walk-on commitment from in-state lineman in John Clifford. After that, we dive right into all things Rutgers/Wisconsin. First, we talk about what the Badgers focus will be on offense as they look to attack a hot and cold Rutgers defense. After that, we discuss whether we think the defense will do much of the same as last week in trying to shut down a struggling Knights offense. Later on, we discuss some key players to watch, key matchups to focus on, and lastly, our score predictions and Big Ten picks to round out another week of Wisconsin football. To round out the show we are joined by Aaron Breitman of On The Banks to get an insider look at the Scarlet Knights. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to after a very busy weekend. First, we discuss a little basketball as the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team opened their season with a scrimmage against UW-Whitewater. What stood out? We break it down. After that, we discuss some transfer news regarding two recent departures from Wisconsin football, some injury notes, and more. In the back half of the show we basically just gush about the Wisconsin defense after one of their most dominating performances in recent memory which led the Badgers to a huge victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Additionally, we discuss the offense’s strong run attack, Graham Mertz’s improved play, and more as we wrap up a huge win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get into the description of today’s show I want to take a minute to thank anyone who has ever listened to our show because today is our 300th episode! We truly appreciate everyone who has helped get us to this point and, as always, thank you for listening and tuning in. It means a lot that we have an audience that enjoys our show as much as we enjoy making it. Now let's get to the goods! On the 300th episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a full preview of a huge contest in the Big Ten West as Wisconsin and Iowa square off once again. In our conversation, we discuss what the offense will need to do to try and score on a tough Iowa defense. After that, we talk about how this Badger defense will have success against Iowa’s offense. Later on, we get into some matchups and key players for this contest before making our score prediction for the week. To round out the show we are joined by Ben Ross of Black Heart Gold Pants to get an insider’s look at the Iowa Hawkeyes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to as we get a new week started. First, we talk some news in regards to the Wisconsin basketball team and their secret scrimmage from the weekend. After that, we discuss some football news including the transfer announcement by center Kayden Lyles. In the back half of the show we breakdown a dominating performance against the Purdue Boilermakers. First, we talk defense which seemed to play its best game of the season front to back as they completely shut down Purdue in this contest. After that, we get into our takeaways on the offensive side of the ball which again leaned on a heavy ground attack to get points on the board. To finish, we talk about the passing game woes and round it out with some special teams discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a huge Big Ten West showdown to breakdown as the Badgers head to West Lafayette to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. To start, we get into how the Wisconsin offense will look to move the football against a much improved Purdue defense. After that, we discuss how to stop this Purdue offense aka stopping wideout David Bell. Later on, we get into some other key matchups and then give a score prediction for the contest. In the back half of the show, we are joined by Casey Bartley of Hammer and Rails to get an in-depth look at Purdue. In our conversation, we discuss more about David Bell, Purdue’s 3 quarterback system, defensive standout George Karlaftis, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to. To start we hop into some news starting with a discussion on Braelon Allen winning Big Ten Freshman of the Week. After that, we touch on the latest news in regards to wideout Devin Chandler entering the transfer portal. Later on, we get into a short red/white scrimmage for Wisconsin Men’s Basketball. In the back half of the show, we dive into our recap of the Badgers contest with Army. In our conversation, we discuss the offensive output and the play-calling that was.... not great? Later, we rave about the Badgers linebackers after their dominating performance and then wrap things up with a discussion on some other quick talking points as we wrap things up on Wisconsin’s latest win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast we’ve got another game preview as the Badgers hop back into non-conference play to take on the Army Black Knights. To start, we break down how the Wisconsin offense will look to try and attack a unit that currently ranks toward the top in run defense. After that, we take a look at how the Badgers will hope to shut down the frustrating triple-option attack. Later on, we get into some key matchups for the game and give a prediction for this rock fight. In the back half of the show, we are joined by Mitch Northam of Against All Enemies to get an in-depth look at the Army football team. In our conversation, we talk about Army’s success this year, what makes the triple-option hard to defend, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to discuss both on the field and off. First, we discuss the big news that transpired over the weekend with the dismissal of running back Jalen Berger. After that, we talk Paul Chryst’s media presser which gave us almost nothing in terms of answers regarding the situation in the running back room. After that, we of course get into a recap of the Badgers dominating performance over the Illinois Fighting Illini. In our conversation, we talk about the strong days from Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi. Additionally, we talk about the passing game and what to make of their performance. Later on, we breakdown another dominating performance by the Wisconsin defense that allowed the Badgers to put up their first goose egg of the season. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we dive into all things Illinois as the Badgers hit the road to take on the Fighting Illini. To start the show Matt and I get into our usual preview starting first with Wisconsin’s offense. Are the Badgers going to air it out Saturday? Listen in to find out. After that, we break down how the Wisconsin defense will look to attack an Illinois offense that is struggling to move the football. Later on, we discuss some ket matchups, players to watch, and then give our score prediction for this beauty of a contest. In the back half of the show, we are joined by Stephen Cohn of the Champaign Room. In our conversation, we talk a host of topics including Brett Bielema, the Illinois quarterback play, and the state of the Illinois defense. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a whole lot to get to as Wisconsin suffered through another tough loss this past weekend. We start our conversation with a few positives as we talk about the improved play of Graham Mertz, the emergence of Braelon Allen, and the incorporation of Chimere Dike into the offense once again. After that, we, unfortunately, get into the negative as we discuss some offensive line woes that continue to hamper the Badgers offensive output. Speaking of woes, we also get into the special team's blunders that have continued to arise week in and week out. Are changes coming for both of those units? We think so. Finally, we end in agony as we discuss another strong defensive performance overshadowed by the rest of the team's continuing struggle. Is it just me or does this feel like we’re stuck in the plot of Groundhogs Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast we turn the page to the Michigan Wolverines who bring a 4-0 record into Camp Randall on Saturday. To start, we discuss how the offense will look to rebound after a colossal failure last weekend. After that, we break down how we expect the Badger defense to fair against the strongest rushing attack they’ve faced so far this season. Later on, we discuss who we think we’ll be talking about come Sunday morning and give a score prediction for Saturday’s contest. In the back half of the show we are joined by Anthony Broome of Maize N Brew to get an insider look at the Michigan Wolverines. In our conversation, we discuss the cautious optimism surrounding the Wolverines, and how they expect to fair in this huge Big Ten battle. At the end, Anthony gives a prediction that just might give Badger fans a slimmer of hope? Enjoy! We’ll be back with you next week to recap Saturday’s contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I suppose it is time to get this out there. On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a cathartic release involving all things Notre Dame/Wisconsin after an embarrassing beatdown in Soldier Field. In our conversation, we get it all out in the open as we talk about the offense continuing to struggle in all phases, the poor special teams, and the many other head-scratchers that came from Saturday. After that, we try to piece together some sort of positivity as we discuss a strong defensive performance despite the circumstances and end result. To round things out we discuss the big picture as we try to recalibrate the expectations of this team as they move forward. We hope this venting session helps you flush that disgusting football game from your memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’re back to our regular schedule as we dive into a huge non-conference matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. To start, Matt and I discuss how this Wisconsin offense will look to move the football on this Notre Dame defense. After that, we break down how we think the Badger defense will attempt to attack a struggling Notre Dame offensive line. To round things out we get into our key matchups, players who will stand out, and score predictions. In the back half of the show, we are joined by JJ Post of One Foot Down and B5Q. JJ is a writer for both our B5Q staff and Notre Dame’s SB Nation staff, so we had him on to break down the in’s and out’s of the Fighting Irish and see how this game will shake out in his eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a ton of football to discuss as the Badgers come off the bye and into Notre Dame week. To start, we discuss some recruiting news as four new offers went out over the past week. Later on, we discuss the past weekend of college football that saw big gains for the Big Ten. After that, we get into what Wisconsin’s focus has possibly been over the course of the bye. What do you think Wisconsin has been keying in on? Let us know. To round things out, we do a slight look ahead into the Notre Dame and discuss what we have noticed from the Fighting Irish in their three contests so far this season. Listen in and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices