Overview
- Athletic director Chris McIntosh reaffirmed Fickell will return in 2026 and briefed players before making his support public.
- Fickell expressed gratitude to McIntosh and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and acknowledged mixed emotions about others defending his tenure.
- Wisconsin’s defense limited Washington to 251 total yards and 3.7 yards per play in a grinding road victory.
- The Badgers managed just 48 passing yards, with kicker Sean West logging the longest completion at 24 yards.
- Wisconsin improved to 3-6 and now needs to win out to reach bowl eligibility, starting with a trip to Indiana before Illinois and Minnesota.