What is the Wisconsin Badgers' approach to in-state recruiting for the 2027 class?

The Wisconsin Badgers are significantly increasing their in-state recruiting efforts for the class of 2027, offering scholarships to 8 players from within the state.

How does the 2027 Wisconsin recruiting class compare to recent years?

The 2027 class appears to have more highly-rated talent from Wisconsin, with 7 recruits currently rated as 4-star prospects by Rivals. This is a notable jump from the 2 in-state 4-star recruits in the 2025 class and the lack of any 4-star in-state players in the 2026 class.

Why is the Wisconsin Badgers' head coach, Luke Fickell, facing criticism?

Fickell has been criticized for the perception that his Badgers' staff doesn't recruit enough within the state of Wisconsin. The team's increased focus on in-state recruiting for 2027 appears to be a response to this criticism.

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Badgers Ramp Up In-State Recruiting for 2027 Class

13 Nov

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Summary

Wisconsin Badgers offer 8 in-state recruits for 2027 class
Only 5 in-state offers for 2026 class, 9 for 2025 class
2027 class has 7 Wisconsin recruits rated 4-stars, more than recent years

Badgers Ramp Up In-State Recruiting for 2027 Class

As of November 13, 2025, the Wisconsin Badgers football program has taken a more aggressive approach to recruiting in-state talent for their 2027 recruiting class. The team has already offered scholarships to 8 players from within the state of Wisconsin, a significant increase from the 5 in-state offers they had made for the 2026 class and the 9 offers for the 2025 class.

This shift in recruiting strategy comes after the Badgers' head coach, Luke Fickell, has faced criticism for not recruiting enough players from within the state. However, the 2027 class appears to be producing more highly-rated talent from Wisconsin compared to recent years. The state currently has 7 recruits rated as 4-star prospects by Rivals, a notable jump from the 2 in-state 4-star recruits in the 2025 class and the lack of any 4-star in-state players in the 2026 class.