What exactly was Wisconsin looking for, and where would those players come from? While the process of reaching out to prospects and scheduling visits is ongoing, the early stage of the portal window has proven to be revealing.

Wisconsin landed a commitment from Ball State transfer tight end Tanner Koziol on Saturday. He is the program’s second transfer commitment of the cycle, joining Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger. Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, interests and commitments

You just leave no stone unturned,” Wisconsin director of recruiting Pat Lambert said. “You just know what you have to address."

Wisconsin kicker Gavin Lahm has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will return to the Badgers, according to his recent post on X. The former walk-on is one of 19 Wisconsin players to enter.

Redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke announced his intention to leave Wisconsin on social media Wednesday afternoon.

Wisconsin redshirt senior quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has entered the transfer portal once again, Rivals has learned. Van Dyke joined the Badgers ahead of the 2024 season, but only played in three games. He suffered a torn ACL injury on Sept. 14 against Alabama, which caused the signal-caller to miss the remainder of the season.

Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke, who started 12 games for the Badgers over the past two seasons, announced Wednesday afternoon he would be entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.

Braedyn Locke, who started nine games this season at quarterback, said Wednesday he will transfer, leaving UW with a lot of uncertainty.

Braedyn Locke is entering the transfer portal after two seasons at quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers. Here's how social media is reacting.