Mason Posa joins The Jump Around

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa joins The Jump Around for one of the most candid, energetic interviews of the offseason — diving into LB-U pride, recruiting in the transfer-portal era, and why he believes Wisconsin football is on the verge of something big. Posa breaks down: How he went from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Madison — and why Wisconsin wasn’t even on his radar early The recruiting relationship that pulled him away from Oklahoma and changed his trajectory Why Wisconsin is Linebacker U — and how he plans to carry on the legacy of T.J. Watt, T.J. Edwards, Jack Sanborn, and more Making an early impact as a freshman, earning snaps, and proving he belongs His mindset of competing every week despite ups and downs in the season We also dive into: His tight bond with Cooper Catalano (you'll want to hear the nickname they gave themselves...) Why he fully embraced Badger culture — rivalries, toughness, and wearing the “W” Actively recruiting transfer-portal additions like Colton Joseph and Abu Sama III How Wisconsin’s aggressive portal approach is changing the locker-room mentality Why he believes 9–10 wins and a CFP run aren’t crazy goals Facing elite teams and quarterbacks — and what separates contenders from champions Plus: 🌶 New Mexico food vs. Madison eats 🎮 Off-day hangouts, film habits, and competitive edge 🧠 Why loyalty still matters to him in the NIL + portal era This is a must-watch conversation for Badgers fans wanting a real look inside Wisconsin football’s mindset heading into the next season. 📺 Watch now on ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee’s YouTube channels 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Badgers interviews and portal coverage