Wisconsin has been among the most active programs during the recently concluded winter transfer window. The Badgers added commitments from 17 players (16 scholarship, one walk-on). That group currently sits within the top 10 of 247Sports’ team transfer portal class rankings.

Star freshman cornerback Xavier Lucas, who announced his intention to transfer on Dec. 19, is publicly stating that Wisconsin is currently ‘refusing to release [him]’ to the portal. Related: Ranking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal class by projected 2025 impact

The winter transfer portal window closes today, Dec. 28, before reopening in April following spring practice. With the arrival of the deadline, the Wisconsin Badgers have positioned themselves as one of the country's top-ranked programs for offseason transfer additions.

It's been a roster turnover for the Badgers with the opening of the transfer portal. Here's what we've learned about the 2025 team, and what else lies ahead.

After missing out on a bowl game, the Wisconsin football team has experienced plenty of movement in regards to the transfer portal. According to 247sports, the

The 6-foot-2, 198-pound cornerback was a top backup this season who finished with 18 tackles and one interception.

The Arizona Wildcats could have a quarterback competition brewing this offseason after landing a signal caller out of the transfer portal. Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke announced via social media that he is joining the Wildcats after two seasons in the Badgers program during which he appeared in 15 games.

No program has gained more from the portal departures of the Wisconsin football team than Illinois. The Fighting Illini have signed three of the Badgers who entered the transfer portal. Friday, they announced the signing of one of the most sought-after former Badgers on the market.

The Wisconsin Badgers face an uncertain future as they grapple with an unprecedented wave of player departures.