The Wisconsin Badgers are going to have some work to do this off-season if they want to turn the program around. 2024 was the first time in over two decades that Wisconsin hasn’t qualified for a bowl game.
Luke Fickell was expected to bring College Football Playoffs expectations for this Wisconsin team. Could one move from LSU be a step in that direction?
Breaking: Badgers Flip Massive Talent Away From LSU (Report)
Jay’Viar Suggs has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers, the LSU Tigers transfer announced on Friday:
Big one for the #Badgers. Wanted Suggs last year in the transfer portal, but went to LSU.
He’s with Wisconsin for his final year og eligibility. https://t.co/rvLuDQ4NNr
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) January 3, 2025
According to Rohan Chakravarthi:
Suggs, a 6’3, 295-pound defensive lineman, had 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2024 for the Tigers after transferring in from Grand Valley State last offseason.
A space-eater for LSU, Suggs was a productive piece along the defensive line for the Tigers and seemed set to earn even playing time in Baton Rouge this season.
Nonetheless, he entered the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility and committed to the Badgers, one offseason after they tried to pursue him as a transfer from Grand Valley State.
In committing to Wisconsin, Suggs reunites with coach Matt Mitchell, who was his head coach at Grand Valley State, and provides a major veteran piece for the Badgers defensive line room, which has undergone major changes this offseason.
Suggs is the fourth defensive lineman to transfer to Wisconsin this winter, joining Tulane transfer Parker Peterson, Western Michigan transfer Corey Walker, and UT-Martin transfer Charles Perkins.
Here is a look at Sugg’s career stats:
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