If you wanted a snapshot of the direction Wisconsin football is trying to steer this thing, this week offered it: a long-overdue Big Ten win with priority recruits in the building, followed by the first brick of the 2027 class as Verona offensive tackle Ethan McIntosh decided to stay home.
“After careful consideration, I am blessed to announce that I will be committing to the University of Wisconsin!” McIntosh wrote. “I’d like to thank all of my family, teammates, and coaches for all the sacrifices and guidance they have given me throughout this process, and for always pushing me to be the best version of myself that I can be!