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Jesse Temple
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Director of content for Badger Connect; University of Wisconsin beat reporter; 2025 @TheFWAA national beat writer of the year. Contact me: [email protected]
Madison, WI
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    Jesse Temple
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    Sep 25, 2025
    This is the most meaningful honor of my career. Thank you to the Football Writers Association of America. It’s been quite a journey, but I’m grateful for the 14 years I’ve spent covering the University of Wisconsin beat and look forward to many more.
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    Sep 25, 2025
    Jesse Temple has been named @TheFWAA's Steve Ellis Beat Writer of the Year for the 2024 season when he was working for @TheAthletic. He still covers @BadgerFootball, but for @Badgerconnect since last spring. @jessetemple @BadgerFootball @bigten @BillBender92
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    Jesse Temple
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    Jan 12, 2023
    Wisconsin lands a huge commitment from USC transfer C.J. Williams, a four-star prospect and top 10 wide receiver in the 2022 class. It's a whole new world in Madison. Luke Fickell and crew bringing 🔥🔥🔥
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    Jesse Temple
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    Apr 18, 2025
    The Athletic has decided it will no longer cover Wisconsin with a full-time beat writer. I was offered a different opportunity at the company and declined. Thank you for subscribing over the last seven years. I’ll be back real soon.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Dec 28, 2022
    Luke Fickell calls Jim Leonhard up to the podium in his final game as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator. Really cool moment.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Nov 24, 2019
    Jonathan Taylor in his final moments in Camp Randall Stadium tonight. Lots of love.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Dec 17, 2022
    Oklahoma transfer quarterback Nick Evers commits to Wisconsin. Massive pickup for the Badgers, who land a former four-star and top-10 QB prospect.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Nov 11, 2022
    Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen addresses Michigan transfer rumors on Drew & K.B. Show: “The only thing I can really say for me is On Wisconsin. And as long as Coach Leonhard is here, that’s where I’ll be.”
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    Jesse Temple
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    Dec 10, 2019
    Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor would never say this himself, so I’m going to say it for him: He should have been a Heisman Trophy finalist.
    Analysis: Jonathan Taylor should have been a Heisman Trophy finalist, and it’s a shame that he isn’t
    From nytimes.com
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    Jesse Temple
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    Feb 1, 2020
    Michigan State coach Tom Izzo: "I’m happy for Gard. I’m a coach’s coach, and we got our ass kicked today by a team that played for their coach, played for their school, played for each other."
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    Jesse Temple
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    Dec 8, 2019
    Wisconsin will officially play Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Heck of a way for the Badgers to close the season and well-earned for their overall body of work.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Dec 12, 2024
    Well, how about that? Wisconsin receiver Trech Kekahuna is sticking around after initially intending to transfer out of the program.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Jan 4, 2020
    4-star running back Jalen Berger announces his commitment to Wisconsin during the All-American Bowl. What a huge pickup for the Badgers. Wisconsin has found its tailback in a tremendous 2020 class that now features five 4-star players.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Jan 13, 2023
    Wisconsin lands a commitment from Oklahoma State WR transfer Bryson Green. He was the Cowboys’ second-leading receiver and caught 36 passes for 584 yards and 5 touchdowns. Luke Fickell and his staff strike again. First CJ Williams, and now this. Incredible.
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    Jesse Temple
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    Nov 17, 2024
    Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo has been fired. Big news for the Badgers.
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