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Badgers land first portal commitment with a player who grew up down the road

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The Badgers are on the board in this transfer cycle after landing their first portal addition on Saturday.

Former Iowa State safety and Kaukauna native Carson Van Dinter has committed to Wisconsin he announced on social media. The former Cyclone is now heading back home.

— Carson Van Dinter (@CarsonVandinter) January 3, 2026

Badgers get help at a position of need with first portal commitment

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After losing nearly 20 players to the portal, Luke Fickell and the Badgers will need to be very active players in the portal.