Ep. 104: Wisconsin Spends $30M on Football… So What Are the Expectations? + Collin Wilder Joins!

Wisconsin 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 among the Power 4 in roster spending and ask what that investment should mean for the Badgers' 2026 season.

We also welcome former Wisconsin safety Collin Wilder back to the show to discuss the Badgers' start to the season, what gives him hope that this team can be better than outside expectations suggest, and what he's looking for from Wisconsin ahead of the Eastern Michigan game.

On this episode:

🏈 Collin Wilder Returns

His thoughts on Wisconsin's start to the 2026 season

Why he believes the Badgers could be better than many expect

What gives him hope about this Wisconsin team

What he wants to see from Wisconsin against Eastern Michigan

💰 Wisconsin's $30M Roster

The Athletic's college football roster-spending data

Wisconsin's estimated $27–31 million roster