Wisconsin officially kicks off its 2024 season on Monday with the start of fall camp. Head coach Luke Fickell and his staff were busy making changes this offseason, but what are the biggest questions before they open the season Aug. 30 against Western Michigan?
The number one factor in determining the ceiling of this Badgers team will be Miami (FL) transfer quarterback Tyler Van Dyke’s performance. SMU transfer Tanner Mordecai was relatively disappointing last season as a one-year rental with only nine touchdowns on the season.
Van Dyke has nearly 7,500 career passing yards and if he plays up to the potential he showed as a redshirt freshman, Wisconsin has a chance to surprise a lot of people in 2024.
Wisconsin has been known for dominant running backs for as long as they’ve had a football program. Braelon Allen is now with the New York Jets, but veteran Chez Mellusi is back for one more season. He will be flanked by Oklahoma transfer Tawee Walker.
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There is a great chance that they take a two-headed monster approach in the backfield, which could be beneficial for Mellusi because he’s never had more than 173 carries in a season and he’s only had more than 51 carries twice. He has battled injuries throughout his college career, notably missing nine games last season. They will need him healthy to reach their offensive potential this season.
Luke Fickell and his staff made a splash in the transfer portal with Van Dyke, but they also got him a weapon with Boston College transfer wide receiver Joseph Griffin Jr. Leading receivers Will Pauling and Bryson Green return for another season, but is it enough?
Offensive coordinator Phil Longo had dominant receivers during his time at North Carolina with Josh Downs, Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome. Pauling has an argument to be the best slot receiver in the Big Ten, but the question is whether anyone on the roster has the potential to be a No. 1 option.
Longtime USC and Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch was hired as the new safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator this offseason for Wisconsin. His defenses notoriously struggled under Lincoln Riley, most recently allowing 34.4 points per game last season, which ranked 121st in the country.
Fellow co-defensive coordinator Mike Tressel is likely the unannounced head of the unit, but Grinch’s fit on the staff will be one to monitor. Fickell was complimentary of the new coordinator at Big Ten Media Days, but his fit with the staff could be a different story.
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In four seasons as offensive coordinator at North Carolina, Longo became one of the hottest names in play calling. He developed Drake Maye and Sam Howell into two of the best passers in the sport.
When Fickell brought him in last offseason, many people thought he would transform Wisconsin into an aerial threat and pass-first offense. That was not the case in 2023, but now with a different quarterback and more experienced pass-catchers the program will need to see some improvements this season.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
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Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing
02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 0-6-9
Evening: 8-6-6
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Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 9-3-8-0
Evening: 4-5-2-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from July 15 drawing
Midday: 01-04-05-07-09-11-12-17-18-21-22
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Evening: 05-06-10-11-12-13-14-16-17-19-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from July 15 drawing
05-06-23-28-31
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from July 15 drawing
04-08-15-16-21-33, Doubler: N
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Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from July 15 drawing
10-19-25-31-37-40
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
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WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
(WLUK) — Northeast Wisconsin community groups that helped during historic spring flooding can now apply for relief.
Applications for the United Way Fox Cities and Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Flood Relief fund are now open.
The grants are available to local nonprofits and churches serving residents in Outagamie, Calumet, Shawano, Waupaca, and the Neenah/Menasha area of Winnebago counties who are engaging in relief efforts both short-term and long-term.
Grants are available to:
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501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Groups fiscally sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3)
Churches and other public entities able to receive tax-deductible contributions
These grants are not available to private foundations, individuals or businesses directly, labor unions, or 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organizations.
The funding provided to these community organizations will help with housing and safe shelter, food, health and well-being, and financial assistance.
For individual homeowners and renters seeking relief, you can apply for FEMA assistance.
President Trump recently approved $22.6 million in federal aid for Northeast Wisconsin. The request made earlier this year asked for $27 million.
