Jack Del Rio Joins Wisconsin Football as Senior Adviser

Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio to assist Luke Fickell in both offensive and defensive roles.

Del Rio brings extensive NFL coaching experience, including head coaching stints with the Jaguars and Raiders.
He was recently the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders until his firing in 2023.
Del Rio's addition is part of Fickell's strategy to bolster Wisconsin's staff in his second season.
Wisconsin opens its season against Western Michigan, aiming to improve on consecutive 7-6 records.
The Badgers start the year outside the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2016.