Breaking: Badgers Lose Top Playmaker To Transfer Portal

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Wisconsin Badgers are going back to the drawing board during the 2024 off-season. This past season was an absolute disaster for the Luke Fickell led program.

Now Wisconsin is losing one of their top playmakers to the transfer portal.

Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich (3) during the first quarter of their game at Camp Randall Stadium.

Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker (3) is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich (3) during the first quarter of their game at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

The Wisconsin Badgers football team is in for another offseason surprise. Standout running back Tawee Walker was originally not expected to return to Madison next season, as he was out of eligibility.

As it turns out, he has another year of eligibility:

However, due to the new JUCO rules for college football players, Walker has one more year left on his clock. He could have returned to the Badgers in 2025 and tried to post another strong season for head man Luke Fickell and his coaching staff.

That’s not going to happen, though, as Walker has decided to once again enter the transfer portal. Walker joined Wisconsin after suiting up for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was a stud in 2024, but now he’ll be looking for a new place to call home.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Here is a look at Walker’s career stats:

Rushing Receiving Scrimmage

Season Team Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Y/A TD Y/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Y/G Plays Yds Avg TD Awards

2022* Oklahoma Big 12 SO RB 11 18 62 3.4 0 5.6 1 7 7.0 0 0.6 19 69 3.6 0

2023* Oklahoma Big 12 JR RB 12 102 513 5.0 7 42.8 10 81 8.1 0 6.8 112 594 5.3 7

2024 Wisconsin Big Ten SR RB 11 190 864 4.5 10 78.5 11 21 1.9 0 1.9 201 885 4.4 10

Career 34 310 1439 4.6 17 42.3 22 109 5.0 0 3.2 332 1548 4.7 17

Oklahoma (2 Yrs) 23 120 575 4.8 7 25.0 11 88 8.0 0 3.8 131 663 5.1 7

Wisconsin (1 Yr) 11 190 864 4.5 10 78.5 11 21 1.9 0 1.9 201 885 4.4 10

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium.