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FILE - Nebraska NCAA college football head coach Matt Rhule smiles during an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Rhule is attempting to turn around a program that hasn't had a winning season since 2016.(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Harbaugh leaves spring with 'best version' of Wolverines yet

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2023 10:09 AM EDT

Wisconsin quarterbacks Myles Burkett (16), Tanner Mordecai (8) and Braedyn Locke (18) participate during spring NCAA college football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Samantha Madar/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai already emerging as team leader

By Steve Megargee Apr. 12, 2023 04:30 PM EDT

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

FILE - Iowa State coach Matt Campbell speaks during an NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in 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 the additions Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, leaving him with one more staff position to fill following the Cyclones' first losing season since 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State adds ex-Wisconsin aide, NAIA head coach to staff

Jan. 12, 2023 02:16 PM EST

FILE - Then-Mississippi offensive coordinator Phil Longo sends in a play during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss., Aug. 6, 2018. North Carolina is losing two assistant coaches to Wisconsin, including the one who has orchestrated the Tar Heels' prolific attack the past four seasons. Longo said he and offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. leave Chapel Hill on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, for the same roles under new Badgers coach Luke Fickell. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Longo says running will remain priority in Badgers' Air Raid

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2023 04:57 PM EST

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell stands with the trophy after defeating Oklahoma State 24-17 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Badgers announce Longo, Tressel have joined Fickell's staff

Jan. 03, 2023 08:18 PM EST

Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) knocks down the ball intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley during the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wisconsin beats Oklahoma State 24-17 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 28, 2022 01:49 AM 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)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State bowling after inconsistent seasons

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

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass against against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 23-16. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023

Dec. 21, 2022 08:47 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is brought down by Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) in the first half during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
UNC losing offensive assistants Longo, Bicknell to Wisconsin

By Aaron Beard Dec. 08, 2022 03:42 PM EST

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck talks with officials during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 23-16. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota gives Fleck 1-year extension, plus raise

By Dave Campbell Dec. 07, 2022 06:34 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

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield walks down the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Cincinnati hires Louisville's Satterfield to replace Fickell

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 05, 2022 09:39 AM EST

Louisville safety M.J. Griffin, middle top, and defensive back Kei'Trel Clark tackle Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key during the second half an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Cardinals, Bearcats renew old rivalry at Fenway Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 11:52 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) passes as Minnesota defensive back Beanie Bishop (7) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he's entering transfer portal

Dec. 04, 2022 10:24 PM EST

Luke Fickell speaks after being introduced as Wisconsin's new head football coach Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State headed to Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 05:42 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

Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater, left, throws a pass as he is pressured but Tulane linebacker Jesus Machado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 19 Tulane tops No. 24 Cinci, will host AAC title tilt

By Gary Schatz Nov. 25, 2022 03:54 PM EST

Tulane safety Lummie Young IV (23) celebrates his interception with linebacker Jimmy Phillips Jr. (6) and safety Isaiah Nwokobia (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Tulane won 59-24. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
AAC title at stake as No. 19 Tulane visits No. 21 Cincinnati

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 23, 2022 09:40 AM EST