The Red Zone - A Badgers football podcast

12/29/17: Mailbag on Jim Leonhard's job opportunities, Orange Bowl matchup and outlook for next season: State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers your Badgers football questions about Saturday’s Orange Bowl, next year’s outlook and Jim Leonhard’s job opportunities.

12/26/17: Previewing the Orange Bowl and recapping the early signing period with Jesse Temple: Land of 10’s Jesse Temple joins the State Journal’s Jason Galloway to discuss the Badgers’ Orange Bowl matchup with Miami, how they may bounce back from their Big Ten Championship loss and why the early signing period benefits UW.

12/01/17: Taking your questions in preparation of the Big Ten Championship game: State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway gets you ready for Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game by answering reader questions. Topics include how UW’s offense may attack Ohio State, the impact of Zander Neuville’s potential absence and why this Badgers team is better suited to beat the Buckeyes than in 2014.

11/29/17: Previewing the Big Ten Championship game against Ohio State: Zach Heilprin from 96.7 FM The Zone joins the State Journal’s Jason Galloway to breakdown Heilprin’s correct 12-0 preseason prediction, Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game against Ohio State and why Badgers fans are so sentimental about the Rose Bowl. Then, UW running back Chris James stops by to discuss his increased role against Minnesota and his team’s spot in the College Football Playoff rankings.

11/24/17: Mailbag on the Minnesota game, early look at the Big Ten Championship, Jim Leonhard's future and more: State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers your mailbag questions leading up to UW’s game at Minnesota. Topics include the Badgers’ chances to win next week’s Big Ten Championship game, the health of their defensive line and how long Jim Leonhard may stay in Madison.

11/21/17: Wisconsin continues moving closer to the College Football Playoff: Ben Worgull from 247sports.com joins Jason Galloway to discuss UW’s College Football Playoff bid, Alex Hornibrook’s performance against Michigan and this week’s game at Minnesota. Then, wide receiver A.J. Taylor stops by to talk about working on his issue with drops and why the Badgers aren’t overlooking the Gophers.

11/16/17: Mailbag and chat with Badgers cornerback Derrick Tindal: State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway takes your Badgers football questions before Derrick Tindal joins (23:30) to talk about UW’s senior class and Natrell Jamerson’s successful move to safety.

11/10/17: Mailbag on Jazz Peavy's absence, Quintez Cephus' season-ending injury and much more: State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers your questions leading up to Saturday’s game against Iowa. Topics include Jazz Peavy’s absence, who needs to step up in the absence of Quintez Cephus and if this year’s Badgers team is better than last year’s.

11/08/17: The impact of Wisconsin's injuries and what it'll take for the Badgers to make the College Football Playoff: BadgerBlitz.com’s John Veldhuis joins the State Journal’s Jason Galloway to discuss an impressive win over Indiana, the impact of Quintez Cephus’ injury and how much help UW may need in order to make the College Football Playoffs. Then, inside linebacker Arrington Farrar stops by to talk about stepping in for the injured Chris Orr and how the Badgers view their CFP ranking.

11/03/17: First mailbag edition: For the first time, the State Journal’s Jason Galloway provides his weekly mailbag column in podcast form. Topics include Jonathan Taylor’s potential absence at Indiana this week, Paul Chryst opening up the Badgers’ offense, Nick Nelson’s chances of leaving early for the NFL and more.

11/01/17: College Football Playoff ranking outrage and Wisconsin's chances of moving into the top four: Land of 10’s Jesse Temple joins the State Journal’s Jason Galloway to discuss the Badgers’ No. 9 ranking in the College Football Playoff poll, the challenges they could face in moving into the top four and preview a tricky game at Indiana. Then, walk-on running back Garrett Groshek stops by to talk about his unlikely contributions this season and how UW approaches the CFP rankings.

10/25/17: Former Badgers wide receiver Brandon Williams: Former Wisconsin wide receiver and current BTN analyst Brandon Williams joins the podcast to discuss the Badgers’ College Football Playoff chances and look back on a 2004 season in which UW began the season 9-0 before losing three straight.

10/18/17: How good are the Wisconsin Badgers, exactly?: BadgerBlitz.com’s John Veldhuis and the State Journal’s Jason Galloway discuss an ugly win over Purdue, the need for UW to put together a complete performance and the Badgers’ chances at a 12-0 regular season. Then, running back Rachid Ibrahim joins to discuss his increased role in recent games and UW’s depth at his position.

10/11/17: David Edwards' progress, slow starts and College Football Playoff style points: BadgerNation.com’s Ben Worgull joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss David Edwards’ great season, UW’s slow starts and how important it is for the Badgers to earn some style points over their next four games. Then, Edwards joins (20:15) to talk about his progress from last year and the challenge of not looking ahead on the schedule.

1004_State Journal's Tom Oates and Badgers CB Dontye Carriere-Williams: State Journal columnist Tom Oates joins Jason Galloway to discuss UW’s chances at a Big Ten title, the progression of the Badgers’ offensive line and what to expect at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday. Then, redshirt freshman cornerback Dontye Carriere-Williams stops by to discuss his first year on the field and his approach to teams targeting him early on this season.