Luke Fickell is set to return as Wisconsin head coach in 2026, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed. Athletics director Chris McIntosh also told ESPN’s Pete Thamel the Badgers are making a “significant” financial investment. Fickell has been at the center of hot seat rumors this year after another rough go in Madison. Wisconsin takes a 2-6 record into this week’s matchup …
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Luke Fickell’s days in Madison appear to be numbered. Wisconsin, once known as the pride of the defunct Big Ten West, dropped to 2–5 on the season after an ugly 34–0 loss to No. 1 Ohio State at Camp Randall Stadium—a defeat that followed an equally discouraging 37–0 loss to Iowa last weekend. It marked the first time the Badgers …
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A big domino fell over the weekend when Penn State fired James Franklin despite an enormous buyout, creating another Power 4 coaching vacancy. There could be a bunch more on the horizon. It’s time for our midseason hot seat temperature check across all of the FBS. ACC Mike Norvell, Florida State Two years ago, his team was terrific and got …
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Adam RittenbergSep 20, 2025, 06:48 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh voiced his support for coach Luke Fickell and the program Saturday after Maryland handed the Badgers a 27-10 home loss, which featured several “Fire Fickell!” chants by the student section. Speaking with the Wisconsin State Journal …
Read More »Clock ticking for Luke Fickell at Wisconsin: Optimism is dwindling after latest blowout loss to Alabama CBS Sports Simpson, Williams shine as Tide roll Wisconsin ESPN What channel is Alabama vs. Wisconsin on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 3 game The Tuscaloosa News 3 takeaways from Wisconsin’s 38-14 loss to Alabama: Another disappointing finish vs. a Top 25 team Bucky’s 5th Quarter Alabama …
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Wisconsin/Alabama kicks at 11:00 a.m. local time in Tuscaloosa. PublishedSeptember 11, 2025 2:00 PM EDT•UpdatedSeptember 11, 2025 2:08 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell isn’t exactly inspiring a ton of confidence ahead of a trip to Tuscaloosa. The Badgers play Alabama in T-Town on Saturday, and it should be a gut-check for both teams. …
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