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Wisconsin AD Backs Luke Fickell After 27-10 Home Loss to Maryland and 'Fire Fickell' Chants

The coach's large buyout complicates any near-term move.

Overview

  • Wisconsin fell 27-10 at Camp Randall after a first half that included an interception plus blocked field-goal and punt attempts, creating a 20-0 halftime deficit.
  • Students repeatedly chanted “Fire Fickell” and the Badgers were booed at the break as the team dropped to 2-2.
  • Athletic director Chris McIntosh told local outlets he has “belief” in Fickell and said this is a moment to show support for the coach and players.
  • Fickell is 15-15 at Wisconsin and the Badgers have lost six straight Big Ten games, putting consecutive bowl bids at risk with Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State and Oregon next.
  • Starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. left after one series with a knee issue as injuries piled up, which McIntosh called a reality, and Fickell’s season-ending buyout is about $25 million.