Oct 29, 202632 min
Melvin Gordon is BACK on The Jump Around! The Wisconsin Badgers legend joins Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch ahead of the rivalry showdown with Iowa, and he isn't holding back. Gordon says he believes Wisconsin should win...
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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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What is The Jump Around about?
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.
What has The Jump Around covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 110: Melvin Gordon Says Wisconsin Should WIN OUT?! | Iowa Preview" (29 October 2026, 32 minutes), "Mason Posa & Cooper Catalano: Inside the USC Win | The Jump Around: Roommates Edition Ep. 3" (28 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "Extra: Wisconsin Football Just Shocked the Big Ten… But There’s a Catch" (27 October 2026, 17 minutes).
How often does The Jump Around publish?
The Jump Around publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Jump Around?
Booking probability for The Jump Around is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Jump Around requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Jump Around's contact route on record: public web form.
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Mason Posa & Cooper Catalano: Inside the USC Win | The Jump Around: Roommates Edition Ep. 3
Oct 28, 202650 minWisconsin dominated USC 24-7 and held the Trojans to NEGATIVE 17 rushing yards—but can the Badgers bring that same physicality to Iowa? Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano take you inside the win and explain why the rivalry...
- Oct 27, 202617 min
Wisconsin football just delivered its biggest win of the Luke Fickell era — and the Badgers may have found a formula to keep winning. Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin’s stunning 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC...
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Ep. 109: Wisconsin vs. USC: Can the Badgers Fix Their Offense? + Alex Erickson Joins!
Oct 22, 202657 minWisconsin football needs a response. After a frustrating 17–7 loss to UCLA, the Badgers return to Camp Randall to take on USC with major questions surrounding Luke Fickell, Colton Joseph, and the offense. Can Wisconsin...
- Oct 19, 202618 min
Wisconsin football’s loss to UCLA raises some BIG questions. Was it the questionable officiating, Colton Joseph’s struggles throwing the football, Luke Fickell’s in-game decisions — or a bigger problem with the Badgers’...
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Ep. 108: Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Could a Win Put the Badgers in CFP Conversation? + Darrell Bevell Joins!
Oct 15, 202658 minCan Wisconsin football pull off a massive upset at No. 12 UCLA—and put the Badgers into the College Football Playoff conversation? Wisconsin heads to Pasadena to face an undefeated UCLA team with a major question at...
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Ep. 107: Wisconsin Football Is Finally Rolling… Can the Badgers Keep It Going? + Rob Havenstein Joins!
Oct 8, 20261h 7mWisconsin football is riding its first four-game winning streak of the Luke Fickell era. Can the Badgers keep it going? Coming off a dominant 31–3 win over Michigan State, Wisconsin enters the heart of its Big Ten...
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Extra: Wisconsin Football Is Entering a NEW ERA… Are You In?
Oct 5, 202614 minWisconsin football is starting to feel different. Are Badgers fans ready to jump back in? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch discuss the excitement surrounding Wisconsin football after its recent run of success and whether...
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Ep. 106: Wisconsin Beat Penn State: Moment or MOVEMENT? + Matt Lepay & Jack Cichy Joins!
Oct 1, 202647 minWisconsin shocked No. 13 Penn State 24–20 in Happy Valley. But was it just a moment—or the beginning of a movement? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge, Riley Jauch, and Matt Lepay react to Wisconsin's...
- Sep 29, 202622 min
Wisconsin football just pulled off one of the biggest wins of the Luke Fickell era. But was the 24-20 comeback over Penn State a turning point — or just a great Saturday? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to...
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Inside Wisconsin Football With Mason Posa & Cooper Catalano | The Jump Around: Roommate Edition Ep. 1
Sep 24, 202644 minWisconsin Badgers linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano join Riley Jauch for the debut episode of The Jump Around: Roommates Edition, going inside Badgers football, their life as roommates and everything that...
- Sep 21, 202615 min
Was this the Wisconsin football team we've been waiting to see? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to the Badgers' 54-10 win over Eastern Michigan, a game that finally gave Wisconsin fans a glimpse of what this team can...
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Ep. 104: Wisconsin Spends $30M on Football… So What Are the Expectations? + Collin Wilder Joins!
Sep 17, 202652 minWisconsin football is reportedly spending around $27–31 million on its roster. So what should Badgers fans expect in return? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down Wisconsin's place...
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Extra: The BIGGEST Problem With Luke Fickell at Wisconsin
Sep 15, 202626 minWisconsin football is 1-1, but The Jump Around crew has some serious questions after the Badgers' uneven performance against Western Illinois. The defense and special teams deserve plenty of credit, but the biggest...
- Sep 10, 202654 min
Montee Ball joins The Jump Around to discuss Wisconsin football following the Badgers’ loss to Notre Dame, his thoughts on the 2026 team, areas that need improvement, and which Wisconsin running back he’s most excited...
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Extra: Can Wisconsin Football Win Back Its Fans?
Sep 8, 202630 minCan Wisconsin football win back its fans? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch discuss the Badgers' response to the Notre Dame loss, the pressure on Luke Fickell, and whether Wisconsin can still turn the 2026 season into...
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Ep. 102: Can Wisconsin Pull Off ANOTHER Lambeau Upset vs. Notre Dame? + Matt Lepay & Mike Golic Jr.
Sep 3, 20261h 11mWisconsin vs. Notre Dame at Lambeau Field is finally here. Can the Badgers pull off another historic upset? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge, Riley Jauch, & Matt Lepay get you ready for Sunday's...
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Ep. 101: Wisconsin's 2026 Schedule: Notre Dame & the Games That Could DEFINE the Season
Aug 27, 202653 minWhich game could make or break Wisconsin's 2026 football season? On this episode of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down the Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 schedule and hand out our biggest game-day...
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Ep. 100 - Why Wisconsin Football's Offense Is BETTER Than You Think + Bradie Ewing Joins!
Aug 20, 20261h 4mWisconsin football fans saw one rough open practice and immediately hit the panic button —but is the concern actually justified? Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch push back on the doom and gloom surrounding the Badgers...
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Ep. 99 Is 8 Wins Enough to Save Luke Fickell at Wisconsin? + Justin Williams of The Athletic Joins!
Aug 13, 20261h 10mIs 8 wins enough for Luke Fickell to keep his job at Wisconsin? There is renewed excitement around Wisconsin football heading into the 2026 season. The Badgers have a revamped roster, expanded resources, an easier...
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