Koziol confirmed his leaning during a conversation with Ball State offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Jared Elliott, whom he considers a mentor. Then, he informed Wisconsin coaches of his decision before returning home. He was ready to become a Badger and help push the offense into a new gear.

Luke Fickell has added 31 transfers in his first two offseasons with Wisconsin football, with more turnover expected before 2025

Swinging door: Another Badgers quarterback is entering the college football transfer portal. Redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke started nine games this season after Tyler Van Dyke suffered a knee injury against Alabama. Both Locke and Van Dyke are leaving Wisconsin, along with redshirt freshman Cole LaCrue.

Wisconsin football has made its first addition via the transfer portal, as former Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger announced his commitment to UW. Reiger chose Wisconsin after fielding interest from Indiana, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest, among others. He will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Badgers.

Danny O'Neil comes to the Badgers from San Diego State. Corey Walker played at Western Michigan and faced the Badgers earlier this season.

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He is the program’s second transfer commitment of the cycle, joining Louisville edge rusher Mason Reiger. Related: Tracking Wisconsin football’s transfer portal offers, interests and commitments 247Sports ranks the talented tight end as a four-star transfer recruit,

Tanner Koziol has committed to Wisconsin following a standout season at Ball State. Koziol entered the transfer portal after catching 94 passes for 839 yards with eight touchdowns this past season at Ball State.