Badgers Miss First Team in Big Ten Preseason | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

Athlon Sports’ preseason All-Big Ten predictions for 2026 leave Wisconsin quietly overlooked, with no Badgers on the first-team offense or defense — a stark contrast to powerhouse programs like Ohio State and Oregon. But there’s still reason for optimism: linebacker Mason Posa earns second-team honors, while transfer safety Marvin Burks Jr. and linebacker Cooper Catalano land on third and fourth teams respectively. Though the lack of top-tier recognition may sting, these nods signal potential depth and could serve as motivation heading into the season — because in college football, the real story always unfolds on the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0af2099b1e1d2889