How Wisconsin 'caught lightning in a bottle' in transfer portal class
· Yahoo Sports
Despite inconsistent results, head coach Luke Fickell has always been able to acquire a good, if not great, recruiting class via the high school and transfer portal ranks, and so far this season, with a 4-1 record for the Wisconsin Badgers, the transfers in this class have made an immediate impact.
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Bowling Green transfer Jacob Harris alone has tallied 238 receiving yards and three touchdowns for a stellar 18.3 yards per catch. Despite his recent injury, Iowa State transfer Abu Sama III has still managed to produce an effective 63.3 yards per game and 6.8 yards per rush.
Jacob Harris: "I think that we were able to catch lightning in a bottle a little bit, with this portal class. The staff did a great job." #Badgers
— Nick Osen (@TheRealNickOsen) October 3, 2026
While Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph has seen ups and downs during his time as a starter, he has largely been a positive impact with 1,132 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also registering upwards of 50 yards per game and three touchdowns. Another high-level transfer has been Missouri transfer Marvin Burks Jr., who was rated as the nation’s 203rd-best prospect in the 2026 portal. Since joining the Badgers, Marks has helped marshal the country’s 9th-best passing defense that is allowing just 153.8 yards per game.
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