It's the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.
The Jump Around
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It's the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
Ep. 88 Has Wisconsin Football Become IRRELEVANT?! 👀 | Badgers Debate Gets Real + Jim Polzin Joins!
Is Wisconsin football becoming irrelevant in the modern college football landscape? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to anonymous Big Ten coaches taking shots at the Badgers and debate whether Wisconsin football is still viewed as a nationally relevant program. We discuss: Why many people seem down on Wisconsin football What the Badgers must do to become nationally relevant again Anonymous Big Ten coach comments about Wisconsin Colton Joseph being ranked in Tier 15 of ESPN’s FBS quarterback rankings Whether Joseph can fix Wisconsin’s offense What Wisconsin’s record could look like if Joseph starts every game Joel Klatt saying the current college football model is “unsustainable” NIL, revenue sharing, and the future of college football Twitter Portal reactions to the latest Wisconsin & college football takes Jim Polzin joins the show to discuss the Wisconsin athletic director search and the state of the Badgers If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this episode is packed with football debate, recruiting discussion, quarterback talk, NIL conversation, Big Ten analysis, and everything surrounding the future of UW athletics. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage, basketball analysis, recruiting updates, CFP discussion, NIL news, and live shows from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.
May 21, 2026
Ep. 87: 24-Team CFP?! Would Wisconsin FINALLY Have a Shot at a National Title? + LaMar Campbell joins!
Could Wisconsin football have won a national championship in an expanded College Football Playoff? On this episode of The Jump Around, we dive into the growing debate surrounding the future of the CFP as the Big Ten reportedly pushes for a 24-team playoff while the SEC prefers a 16-team format. What would expansion mean for the Wisconsin Badgers? Would it actually improve UW’s chances to compete for a national title? We discuss: 24-team CFP vs 16-team CFP Whether playoff expansion is GOOD or BAD for college football Which Wisconsin Badgers teams from the past could’ve made a title run The Wisconsin Athletics Mount Rushmore debate Is Barry Alvarez the most important figure in UW sports history? Reactions to Wilde & Tausch discussing Barry Alvarez’s role in the Wisconsin AD search Twitter Portal reactions to the latest Badgers & college football takes Former Wisconsin Badger LaMar “Soup” Campbell joins the show to discuss the Wisconsin athletic director search and the future of UW athletics If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, college football fan, or Big Ten fan, this episode is packed with debate, history, and discussion about where Wisconsin football is headed next. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers football coverage, basketball analysis, recruiting talk, NIL discussion, CFP debates, and live shows from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.
May 14, 2026
Ep. 86 Wisconsin AD Search HEATS UP! Did UW Pick the RIGHT Committee? + Evan Cohen joins!
The future of Wisconsin athletics is officially in motion. The Wisconsin Badgers announced the nine-person committee tasked with selecting the university’s next athletic director — and the names are drawing major reactions. From Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard to former Badgers stars Michael Finley and Meghan Duggan, who will have the biggest influence on the future of UW athletics? On this episode of The Jump Around with Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch, we break down: Wisconsin’s newly announced AD search committee Which committee member matters most Whether Badger fans should trust this process What traits Wisconsin SHOULD prioritize in its next athletic director What the search says about the future of football and basketball at UW Evan Cohen joins the show to discuss the committee and search process Clip of the Week reactions Twitter Portal featuring the latest Wisconsin & college athletics takes If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this is a huge moment for the future of UW football, basketball, recruiting, NIL, and the direction of the athletic department. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, live debates, recruiting talk, football and basketball analysis, and daily content from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.
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