Barry Alvarez

FILE - Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws against Michigan in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 2021. Lombardi was looking for a new place to football after deciding to transfer from Michigan State nearly a year ago. Northern Illinois was searching for a quarterback to spark a turnaround. Lombardi and the Huskies proved to be a great match in the Mid-American Conference. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Rocky Lombardi-led N. Illinois faces Kent St. for MAC title

By Larry Lage Dec. 03, 2021 02:00 AM EST

Wisconsin's Faion Hicks breaks up a pass intended for Michigan's Cornelius Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watchs his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Michigan at Wisconsin 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

Wisconsin to name Camp Randall Stadium's field after Alvarez

Oct. 01, 2021 09:45 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is naming the playing field at Camp Randall Stadium after former Badgers football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez. ...

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws against Northern Illinois in the first half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 14 Michigan aims to stay unbeaten as it visits Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

No. 14 Michigan seeks first victory at Wisconsin since 2001

By Steve Megargee Sep. 30, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III runs past Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson on the way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kenneth Walker, Michigan St looking ahead to Youngstown St

Sep. 09, 2021 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Ferguson has a special understanding of his school’s football history that makes him want to leave his own legacy on the program. Growing up as the grandson of former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez will do that. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Ferguson continuing family tradition for No. 12 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Aug. 25, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks during a Big Ten NCAA college football media days press conference, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Big Ten says schools will decide on COVID-19 protocols

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 22, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - Chris McIntosh smiles as the Seattle Seahawks first-round draft pick is shown during an introductory press conference in Kirkland, Washington, in this April 16, 2000, file photo. Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin’s Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the last few years working as his right-hand man. Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers’ athletic director. Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Wednesday, June 2, 2021, that McIntosh will take over when Alvarez finalizes his retirement. (AP Photo/Jay Drowns, File)

Wisconsin promotes Chris McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD

By Steve Megargee Jun. 02, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

FILE - This Nov. 30, 2018 file photo shows Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Detroit. Kansas has hired Leipold as its next football coach, Friday, April 30, 2021. The Jayhawks are turning over one of college football’s worst programs to a longtime Division III coach with Midwestern roots. Leipold signed a six-year contract and takes over for Les Miles. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Kansas hires Buffalo's Lance Leipold as football coach

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

Coalition launches program to lift minority football coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
An organization started by Maryland’s Mike Locksley is trying to help advance the careers of minority football coaches by connecting them with the people who...