Luke Fickell’s Wisconsin or Matt Rhule’s Nebraska: Who would you rather be?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luke Fickell’s Wisconsin or Matt Rhule’s Nebraska: Who would you rather be?

New York Times  

The comparisons between Wisconsin and Nebraska have picked up steam in recent months, and not for reasons that enthuse either fan base. Nebraska’s Matt Rhule demoted offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield and brought in Dana Holgorsen as his replacement last week. Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo on Sunday and has a big decision to make about the direction of the offense. Non-QB talent Wisconsin In the transfer portal era, it’s hard to know what any team will have on the roster the following season. GO DEEPER Wisconsin football's declining in-state representation: Analyzing Badgers' rosters of past 15 years Nebraska The Huskers’ 20-player class for 2025 ranks 20th nationally.

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Wisconsin-Nebraska game keys and prediction: Can offense break free after firing OC?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin-Nebraska game keys and prediction: Can offense break free after firing OC?

New York Times  

The last time Wisconsin’s football team took the field for a game following an in-season firing of its coach, an unshackled offense successfully unveiled new wrinkles during a 42-7 drubbing of Northwestern. “It’s a really good plan, and we’re all super excited to show the world on Saturday.” 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 1️⃣1️⃣ 🆚 Nebraska 📆 Saturday, Nov. 23 ⏰ 2:30 PM CT …

Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell doesn’t go into specifics one day after firing Phil Longo as OC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell doesn’t go into specifics one day after firing Phil Longo as OC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Asked whether Braedyn Locke would remain Wisconsin’s starting quarterback on Saturday, Fickell replied, “Never a doubt.” Locke has completed 55.1% of his passes for 1,514 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions since taking over for Tyler Van Dyke, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament in …

Nebraska’s hiring Dana Holgorsen is a gamble, but Matt Rhule had no choice
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Nebraska’s hiring Dana Holgorsen is a gamble, but Matt Rhule had no choice

New York Times  

— In hindsight, this is how it had to be. Unless Rhule’s move last week to add Dana Holgorsen as a presence with the Huskers during the final month of this season had been made solely for appearances, he had to be in charge. This is about giving our guys the best chance to go out there and win at …

Wisconsin hires former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch as safeties coach
11 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin hires former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch as safeties coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Former Southern California defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has resurfaced at Wisconsin as the Badgers’ new safeties coach. “I’m thankful to have the opportunity to add Alex to our staff,” Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said Thursday in a statement announcing the hire. “Alex has …

How Luke Fickell is changing Wisconsin football: Will Chris McIntosh’s bold move pay off?
1 year, 6 months ago

How Luke Fickell is changing Wisconsin football: Will Chris McIntosh’s bold move pay off?

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — Chris McIntosh sat in his office overlooking Camp Randall Stadium on an unseasonably warm April morning and flashed the easygoing smile of a man filled with optimism. Fickell spent his first month allowing the Badgers’ previous assistant coaches to handle the game-planning and coaching for Wisconsin’s Guaranteed Rate Bowl game against Oklahoma State out of respect for …

Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai already emerging as team leader
1 year, 8 months ago

Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai already emerging as team leader

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai originally planned to spend this month preparing for the NFL draft rather than gearing up for one last college season at a third school. “I got some feedback from some scouts and teams about where I’d be drafted, and …

Wisconsin football spring preview: What to watch from each position under Luke Fickell
1 year, 9 months ago

Wisconsin football spring preview: What to watch from each position under Luke Fickell

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — After three months of coaching turnover, roster changes and speculation, Wisconsin football is finally set to take the field with a new staff and system in place. North Carolina’s tight ends combined to catch 79 passes for 1,087 yards and eight touchdowns last season, fifth nationally in catches at the position and third in yards, per TruMedia. …

Fickell eager to build upon Wisconsin’s winning culture
1 year, 9 months ago

Fickell eager to build upon Wisconsin’s winning culture

Associated Press  

New coaches often spend their first several months dwelling on the need to instill a different culture into their programs. Fickell says the Badgers already have what he calls a “really good footprint,” something backed up by Wisconsin’s 21 consecutive bowl appearances. “Sometimes the biggest mistake you can do is you go into a place thinking you’re just going to …

Iowa State adds ex-Wisconsin aide, NAIA head coach to staff
1 year, 11 months ago

Iowa State adds ex-Wisconsin aide, NAIA head coach to staff

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Former Wisconsin cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat has been hired to coach the same position at Iowa State, and the Cyclones went to the small-college ranks to bring in Jordan Langs as running backs coach and special teams coordinator. ISU coach Matt Campbell announced …

Luke Fickell’s relentless recruiting drive generating unique excitement at Wisconsin
2 years ago

Luke Fickell’s relentless recruiting drive generating unique excitement at Wisconsin

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — During one of Luke Fickell’s first press conferences as Wisconsin’s new football coach last month, I asked him what I thought was a relatively innocuous question: What is your level of concern about fielding a competitive team for the bowl game knowing how many people, including the Badgers’ three captains, won’t be playing? There will be nothing …

A messy Wisconsin football season gives way to optimism as Luke Fickell era begins
2 years ago

A messy Wisconsin football season gives way to optimism as Luke Fickell era begins

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — When Wisconsin players ran through the Camp Randall Stadium tunnel on Sept. 10 to play Washington State, the football program was considered to be as steady as any in the country. The Badgers did so with Fickell on the sideline in a figurehead role but with a staff — including Leonhard — otherwise coaching their final game …

Badgers announce Longo, Tressel have joined Fickell’s staff
2 years ago

Badgers announce Longo, Tressel have joined Fickell’s staff

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — After spending the last two seasons as defensive coordinator on Luke Fickell’s Cincinnati staff, Mike Tressel is following him to Wisconsin. We are very fortunate to have both Phil and Mike on staff.” In Tressel’s first year as Cincinnati’s defensive coordinator, the Bearcats …

QB Tanner Mordecai choosing Wisconsin instantly elevates Badgers: How it happened
2 years ago

QB Tanner Mordecai choosing Wisconsin instantly elevates Badgers: How it happened

New York Times  

By the time Tanner Mordecai entered the transfer portal last Thursday night, word quickly spread across social media that Wisconsin had emerged as the favorite to land the coveted SMU quarterback. “Try crazy.” Micah said when he and Tanner woke up last Wednesday, their plan was to meet with an agent three days later in Dallas to discuss Tanner’s NFL …

New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players
2 years, 1 month ago

New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Yet his immediate challenge will be winning over a roster featuring many players who weren’t shy about saying they wanted this job to go to Jim Leonhard, the former Wisconsin defensive coordinator who went 4-3 as the Badgers’ interim head coach after the Oct. 2 firing …

Wisconsin hires Bobby Engram as offensive coordinator
2 years, 11 months ago

Wisconsin hires Bobby Engram as offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst has reached into the pro ranks to hire Bobby Engram from the Ravens as his offensive coordinator. With his experience, he brings a fresh perspective that will help our program moving forward.” Engram has a son, Dean Engram, who …

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