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FILE - Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell celebrates with players after a touchdown during the first half of the team's Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Phoenix. 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. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Fickell eager to build upon Wisconsin's winning culture

By Steve Megargee Mar. 15, 2023 10:55 AM EDT

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, introduces new head football coach Luke Fickell at a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State bowling after inconsistent seasons

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2022 03:03 PM EST

Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard on the field before an NCAA football game between against Wisconsin and Minnesota Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Jim Leonhard says he won't return to Wisconsin staff

Dec. 06, 2022 10:55 PM EST

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, introduces new head football coach Luke Fickell at a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2022 08:37 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Fickell leaves Cincinnati to take over as Wisconsin's coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2022 12:13 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota rallies late to beat Wisconsin 23-16, keep Axe

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz sets up a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ibrahim seeks records as Minnesota, Wisconsin battle for Axe

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck waits as referees review a play during an NCAA college football game against Iowa in the second half Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Big Ten West race will be a missed opportunity for some

By Noah Trister Nov. 22, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Nebraska's Trey Palmer, right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates, from left, Anthony Grant, Travis Vokolek, Oliver Martin and Turner Corcoran during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Mertz's late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2022 03:39 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, left, fumbles as he is hit by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Tennessee recovered the ball and avoided a safety. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia now college football's standard

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley disputes a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Guerendo, Allen lead Wisconsin to 23-10 win over Maryland

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 13 Penn St hosts No. 2 Buckeyes in key Big Ten East game

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen runs against Purdue defensive back Reese Taylor (1) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Mertz, Allen lead Wisconsin past Purdue 35-24

By Tamira Madsen Oct. 22, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

The Michigan State team celebrates after their overtime win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

By Bob Tripi Oct. 15, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Jalen Berger rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game. against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Struggling Michigan State desperate for win vs. Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Wisconsin OT Logan Brown dismissed from football team

Oct. 12, 2022 11:36 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin offensive tackle Logan Brown has been dismissed from the team because of an “internal incident,” interim coach Jim Leonhard said...

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker talks to the referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Badgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Interims go 4-0; Alabama misses Bryce

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) runs to score a touchdown against Northwestern defensive back Rod Heard II (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 08, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field following a 34-10 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Iowa visits Illinois in battle of Big Ten West contenders

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 05:36 PM EDT