The Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for a pivotal off-season as they look to regain their competitive edge in 2025. With head coach Luke Fickell holding a 13-13 record over his first two seasons, the program has fallen short of the championship expectations set during his hiring. To address these challenges, the team is focusing on reshaping its roster.
A significant move in this effort is the addition of Michigan transfer specialist Stone Anderson, who committed to the Badgers on Saturday. Anderson, who spent two years with the Wolverines without appearing in any games, joins as the second special teams acquisition for Wisconsin this off-season, alongside Arkansas long snapper Eli Stein. Rated as a three-star transfer by On3, Anderson is ranked the No. 1,939 overall player in the transfer portal and the No. 30 punter. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
Anderson is expected to take on a backup role as a punter behind multi-year starter Atticus Bertrams in 2025. Additionally, he brings versatility as a placekicker, filling a depth role following the departure of veteran kicker Nate Van Zelst. While his collegiate career is yet to take off, Anderson’s arrival provides Wisconsin with more options to enhance their special teams unit.
This off-season, Wisconsin is intent on addressing various roster gaps to compete at a higher level. The addition of players like Anderson is part of a broader strategy to rebuild and position the team for a stronger 2025 season. With significant changes underway, the Badgers aim to close the gap between their current state and the championship ambitions that have eluded them in recent years.
