JAKE FERGUSON NEWS

Senior tight end Jake Ferguson is trying to stay patient and help a foundering Wisconsin Badgers offense Tight end Jake Ferguson is second on UW in catches with 13 but he is averaging just 6.2 yards per catch and has yet to score a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Mellusi powers No. 18 Wisconsin past Eastern Michigan 37-7

Chez Mellusi ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, leading No. 18 Wisconsin to a 37-7 victory over Eastern Michigan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in catches Ferguson tallied a team-best nine catches for 52 yards in the season opener versus Penn State.

Impact Ferguson was also targeted a team-high 11 times in the contest and figures to be one of the more heavily involved tight ends in the nation again this season. The senior is coming off a somewhat disappointing 2020 campaign and will aim for a bounceback in his last collegiate campaign before trying his hand at the pro ranks.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers' Mertz remains optimistic after disappointing opener

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz wants to make sure he doesn’t let his struggles in a season-opening loss impact the rest of his year

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense helps No. 19 Penn State edge No. 12 Wisconsin 16-10

Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted Graham Mertz deep in Penn State territory in the final 2½ minutes to preserve the 19th-ranked Nittany Lions’ 16-10 victory over No. 12...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as starter Ferguson (arm) is listed as the starting tight end for Saturday's season opener against Penn State, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.

Impact Ferguson is fully healthy heading into Saturday and expects to be the top pass-catcher in the Badgers' offense once again. The 6-5 tight end has hauled in 99 catches for 1,168 yards and 10 touchdowns over the course of his career and is in line for yet another big season in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ferguson continuing family tradition for No. 12 Wisconsin

Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson has a special understanding of his school’s football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing in camp Ferguson participated in all portions of Wednesday's practice except for the live periods, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.

Impact With Ferguson expected to be one of the primary targets for quarterback Graham Mertz this season, it's no surprise that the Badgers are doing everything they can to ensure that he's fully healthy ahead of the season-opener against Penn State on Sep. 4. The 6-foot-5 tight end hauled in 30 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns in Wisconsin's abbreviated 2020 season, and he should be productive again in 2021 as long as he stays healthy.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Wisconsin TE Jake Ferguson throws first pitch at the Brewers game alongside Barry Alvarez In case you hadn’t heard before, Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson is the grandson of now-former Wisconsin athletic director and head footba...

JULY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

WATCH: 10 Jake Ferguson touchdowns to celebrate 10 Saturdays until Badger Football The countdown to Badger football has begun

JUNE 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

PFF ranks Wisconsin TE Jake Ferguson in top 10 returning TEs On Wednesday afternoon, Pro Football Focus tweeted its rankings for the top 10 returning tight ends for the upcoming college football season...

JUNE 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

Wisconsin spent spring practice looking for consistency in its passing game after last season’s up-and-down performance in quarterback Graham Mertz’s first season as starter

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held out of practice Saturday Ferguson did not take part in Saturday's practice due to an apparent left arm issue, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.

Impact This is the first news of Ferguson not participating in spring practice so it's unclear if it's just a one-time absence or if he'll need some more time off to the side. The soon-to-be fifth-year senior is expected to be one of the primary targets for quarterback Graham Mertz and should see plenty of snaps with the Badgers lacking some depth at the tight end position.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ferguson and...? Where things stand with the Wisconsin tight ends and who is next in line Badgers tight ends not named Ferguson have a combined two career catches for 27 yards, but the talent is there to make an impact in 2021.

APRIL 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

TE Jake Ferguson announces return to Badgers for fifth year The Madison native will come back to Wisconsin for another season instead of making the jump to the NFL.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Wisconsin star tight end Jake Ferguson to stay for his fifth season in Madison Just 20 minutes ago the Wisconsin Badgers got news that star inside linebacker Jack Sanborn decided to stay and play his senior season for t...

JANUARY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

Quarterback Justin Fields repeated as offensive player of the year and is joined by three of his teammates on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Ferguson, Cole Van Lanen lead Wisconsin Badgers earning All-Big Ten honors Five University of Wisconsin football players were named to All-Big Ten Conference teams on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ohio State's Fields chosen Big Ten Offensive Player of Year

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuttle, D lift No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 Wisconsin 14-6

Jack Tuttle threw two touchdown passes and Indiana’s defense made a stand in the final minute as the 10th-ranked Hoosiers outlasted No. 18 Wisconsin 14-6 on Saturday

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unbeaten Badgers have no margin for error in Big Ten race

No. 10 Wisconsin cannot afford any more canceled games it it hopes to reach the Big Ten championship game for a second straight season

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Wisconsin TE Jake Ferguson makes a fantastic leaping TD catch Wisconsin’s offense, spurred by dominant defense, has continued to pour it on against the Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Tight end Jake Ferguson i...

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Badgers notes: Tight end Jake Ferguson doesn't let fumble slow him down as Wisconsin routs Illinois The junior bounced back from his mistake with two key plays on the ensuing series before going on to finish his productive night with seven...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ferguson's career night leads Wisconsin receivers It seemed like a turning point. After Wisconsin had dominated possession and the Badgers defense had left little breathing room for a flaili...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mertz, No. 14 Wisconsin rout Illinois 45-7 in Big Ten opener

Graham Mertz threw five touchdown passes to match the Wisconsin record in his first career start and the No. 14 Badgers beat Illinois 45-7 on Friday night to open the pandemic-dela...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS