Wisconsin Badgers assistant Tuf Borland named top young coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Tuf Borland, the inside linebackers coach for the Wisconsin Badgers, has been recognized as one of the top young coaches in college football. Borland joined Wisconsin as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was promoted to his current role this offseason. He previously played as a standout linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2016 to 2020. His coaching contributions have been significant, particularly in the development of players Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano. Among the new coaching staff, Borland's rapid ascent reflects a broader restructuring under head coach Luke Fickell, who arrived in 2023.
- •Tuf Borland promoted to inside linebackers coach for Badgers in 2026.
- •Borland was a standout linebacker for Ohio State from 2016-20.
- •He has helped develop key players on Wisconsin's defense.
- •The Badgers have restructured their coaching staff under head coach Luke Fickell.
- •Borland is ranked as one of the Top 30 coaches under 30 by 247Sports.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers fast rising assistant named one of the top young coaches in college football
"One Badgers assistant is considered one of the top young coaches in the country.
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