2026 SEASON
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Wisconsin added 34 players and lost 23 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +11.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Wisconsin players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Wisconsin players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Carter Smith (QB, 69), Danny O'Neil (QB, 62), and Xavier Ukponu (DL, 43). The roster average is 14.0 across 111 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Wisconsin gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Wisconsin has added 34 players and lost 23 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +11.
- Who is Wisconsin's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Colton Joseph (QB, from Old Dominion) at $1.5 million.
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Incoming Transfers
34
Outgoing Transfers
23
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 0 | 2 | +$1.6M |
| Other | 4 | 0 | -$1.4M |
| OL | 2 | 6 | -$1.4M |
| LB | 4 | 4 | -$835K |
| DB | 4 | 6 | +$834K |
| DL | 3 | 4 | +$758K |
| WR | 2 | 5 | +$431K |
| TE | 1 | 2 | +$323K |
| RB | 1 | 3 | -$159K |
| ST | 2 | 2 | +$0K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
16/100
DefenseAverage TVS
13/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
9/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Carter Smith QBVery high
100th
Danny O'Neil QBVery high
100th
Xavier Ukponu DLHigh
97th
Raphael Dunn SHigh
97th
Hardy Watts OLHigh
97th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
15-18Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Luke FickellHead Coach
- Jeff GrimesOffensive Coordinator
- Mike TresselDefensive Coordinator
- Michael CibeneAssistant Special Teams Coordinator
- Bob LigasheskySpecial Teams Coordinator
- Chris WorleyAssistant DBs Coach - Nickels
- Nate LettonAssistant Head Coach / Tight Ends
- Casey RabachAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Blake RolanAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Joe LudwigAssistant Tight Ends Coach
- Cam OdomAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Matt MitchellAssociate Head Coach / Outside Linebackers
- Robert SteeplesCornerbacks
- E.J. WhitlowDefensive Line
- Tuf BorlandInside Linebackers
- Eric MateosOffensive Line
- Kenny GuitonQuarterbacks
- Jayden EverettRunning Backs
- Jack CooperSafeties
- Paul HaynesSecondary
- Ari ConfesorWide Receivers
- Jeremiah OrtizAssistant Director of Strength & Conditioning
- Ryan RossAssistant Director of Strength & Conditioning
- Austin SharkeyAssistant Director of Strength & Conditioning/Sport Science Director
- Danny FolinoAssociate Director of Strength & Conditioning
- Brady CollinsDirector of Football Strength & Conditioning
2025 Recruiting Class
15 commits#221
Mason PosaLB
Albuquerque, NM
#226
Nicolas ClaytonEDGE
Gainesville, FL
#263
Jaylen WilliamsDL
Palatine, IL
#286
Carter SmithQB
Fort Myers, FL
#365
Hardy WattsIOL
Brookline, MA
#390
Logan PowellIOL
Phoenix, AZ
#395
Jaimier ScottATH
Cincinnati, OH
#506
Eugene Hilton Jr.WR
Zionsville, IN
#544
Michael RoeskeOT
Wautoma, WI
#628
Jahmare WashingtonCB
Chicago, IL
#867
Cooper CatalanoLB
Germantown, WI
#874
Nizyi DavisTE
Indianapolis, IN
#1255
Xavier UkponuDL
Denton, TX
#1381
Emmett BorkTE
Oconomowoc, WI
#2013
Cairo SkanesCB
Charlotte, NC
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
113 of 113High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Lucas Simmons-Johansson
OL#72Sr
Matt Jung
S#29Gr
